Chinese, Caribbean women among contenders for Nobel literature prize October 6, 2026 Desk report: This year’s Nobel literature prize could go to a Chinese or a Caribbean woman when it is awarded…
19 banks halt card, ATM, digital services for system upgrades, migration October 6, 2026 Dhaka: Digital banking services, including card transactions, ATM withdrawals, POS payments, e-commerce, QR code payments, and National Payment Switch Bangladesh…
Dhaka eyes foreign investment opportunities ahead of 2026 CHOGM October 5, 2026 Dhaka: Executive Director, Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network, Arif Zaman, on Monday paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs…
President calls for united efforts to ensure development, rights of ethnic minorities October 5, 2026 Dhaka: President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called for united efforts to ensure the development, rights and dignity of…
PM vows to make teaching first career choice for talented people October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said the dignity of teachers in society is closely linked to the dignity…
Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for work on optogenetics October 5, 2026 Desk report: The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists for research into light-gated ion channels and…
Rebuilding trust among states essential for effective cooperation: Dhaka October 5, 2026 Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Monday said rebuilding trust among states is essential for effective international…
National Revolution and Solidarity Day: Nov 7 declared general holiday October 5, 2026 Dhaka: The Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal to declare November 7 a general public holiday every year on the…
PM pledges affordable housing for all, planned urbanisation October 5, 2026 Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday said his government is working to ensure safe, affordable and sustainable housing for…
Idol makers caught between rising costs, shrinking profits October 5, 2026 Dhaka: With Durga Puja less than two weeks away, idol makers in Dhaka and other parts of the country are…