BD panel terms fire at Rohingya camps ‘planned sabotage’ DHAKA: A fire that left thousands of Rohingya Muslims homeless in Bangladesh camps was a “planned act of... Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am
World Explosion kills 15 in crowded market in Bangladesh capital DHAKA: At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in an explosion in a crowded market area in... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 09:05pm
Markets Asian palm oil buyers seek stable export policies from producers KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOP), a body of palm oil buyers, want producing countries to make sure... Published 07 Mar, 2023 10:46am
World ‘Major’ fire at Cox’s Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh under control DHAKA: A “major” fire that broke out at a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh on Sunday, destroying several homes,... Published 05 Mar, 2023 07:50pm
World Oxygen plant blast kills 5 in BD CHITTAGONG: At least five people were killed and dozens were injured in an explosion at an oxygen plant outside... Published 05 Mar, 2023 03:36am
World Oxygen plant blast kills five in Bangladesh CHITTAGONG: At least five people were killed and dozens were injured in an explosion at an oxygen plant outside... Published 04 Mar, 2023 08:05pm
Pakistan Pakistan should prioritise population planning, female education: Miftah Ismail Former finance minister says Bangladesh, Egypt and Tunisia succeeded in implementing population planning Updated 04 Mar, 2023 06:55pm
Sports Bangladesh pick up uncapped Shamim for second England ODI DHAKA: Bangladesh have added batsman Shamim Hossain to their squad for Friday’s second one-day international against... Published 02 Mar, 2023 07:19pm
Sports Bangladesh ready for ODI reality check against England DHAKA: New Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha said Tuesday he was bracing for a reality check against England... Published 28 Feb, 2023 05:21pm
Sports Tamim denies rift with Shakib DHAKA: Bangladesh one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal denied on Sunday there was a schism in the team and... Published 27 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Sports Bangladesh’s Tamim denies rift with Shakib DHAKA: Bangladesh one-day international captain Tamim Iqbal denied on Sunday there was a schism in the team and... Published 26 Feb, 2023 06:34pm
Sports England’s Buttler relishes low, slow challenge in Bangladesh DHAKA: England are relishing the challenge of facing Bangladesh on their low and slow home wickets in the upcoming... Published 26 Feb, 2023 05:13pm
World IMF flags debt restructuring hurdles for distressed economies Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's comments come on sidelines of G20 meeting Updated 25 Feb, 2023 05:19pm
Sports Bangladesh coach Hathurasingha says ‘no tension’ with senior players DHAKA: Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurasingha has said there is “no tension” between him and senior players in... Published 23 Feb, 2023 12:20pm
World US says Bangladesh sanctions to remain until police reform DHAKA: The United States will not lift sanctions on an elite Bangladesh police unit accused of extrajudicial... Published 16 Feb, 2023 01:31pm
Markets Debt in focus as G20 finance chiefs meet in India NEW DELHI: G20 finance and central bank chiefs meet in India next week at the first-year anniversary of Russia’s... Published 16 Feb, 2023 11:06am
Pakistan Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka inaugurates Sir Syed Corner Ceremony attended by academia, intellectuals, the Pakistani diaspora, and local journalists Published 15 Feb, 2023 09:21pm
Pakistan US delegation to visit Pakistan as two sides seek to repair ties WASHINGTON: US State Department Counselor Derek Chollet will lead a delegation to Pakistan this week as Washington... Published 14 Feb, 2023 12:30pm
Markets Bangladesh’s RPGCL seeks second LNG cargo for March delivery SINGAPORE/DHAKA: Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has issued a tender seeking... Published 09 Feb, 2023 12:17pm
Markets BD seeks extended oil credit from Saudi Arabia DHAKA: Cash-strapped Bangladesh asked Saudi Arabia for extended credit on oil supplies, Dhaka’s foreign ministry... Published 06 Feb, 2023 06:38am
World Bangladesh seeks extended oil credit from Saudi Arabia DHAKA: Cash-strapped Bangladesh asked Saudi Arabia for extended credit on oil supplies, Dhaka’s foreign ministry... Published 02 Feb, 2023 05:23pm
Markets Bangladesh to restart spot LNG buying as prices ease DHAKA/SINGAPORE: Bangladesh aims to buy more liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the spot market in the coming months,... Published 01 Feb, 2023 03:16pm
Opinion Bangladesh’s textile exports increasing while Pakistan’s decreasing Bangladesh is a large contributor to the global textile industry, with the RMG (ready-made garment) sector... Updated 01 Feb, 2023 06:56am
Markets Bangladesh secures $4.7bn from IMF as other South Asian countries see delays The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved loans of $4.7 billion to Bangladesh for disbursal starting... Published 31 Jan, 2023 11:59am
World Surging crime, bleak future push Rohingya in Bangladesh to risk lives at sea COX’S BAZAR: Mohammed Ismail says four of his relatives were killed by gunmen at the Rohingya refugee camps in... Published 24 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Business & Finance Non-opening of LCs hampering jute bags production: PJMA LAHORE: Non-opening of LCs by the banks has created shortage of raw materials imported mainly from Bangladesh for... Published 24 Jan, 2023 07:58am
Pakistan Dhaka debacle termed huge blow to Pakistani art movement KARACHI: The painter and art professor, Salima Hashmi, said that the separation of East Pakistan in 1971 shattered... Published 23 Jan, 2023 06:42am
Markets Global LNG volumes hit record high, Europe crowds out Pakistan, others LAUNCESTON: The world imported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2022 than ever before, but the war in Ukraine has... Published 12 Jan, 2023 11:33am
World BD opposition protests demand PM’s resignation DHAKA: Huge crowds swarmed the streets of Bangladeshi cities Wednesday to demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
World Global fashion firms exploiting Bangladesh workers: study LONDON: Major international fashion brands are operating unfairly toward Bangladesh clothing suppliers, with some... Updated 12 Jan, 2023 03:24am