April 3, 2024

BB sells 25kgs of gold through auction

For the first time in 16 years, Bangladesh Bank (BB) today auctioned 25 kilogrammes of gold at nearly Tk 18 crore.

BB Spokesperson and Executive Director Mazbaul Haque said 25.312 kgs of gold of various qualities were sold for Tk17.99 crore.

After …

‘Subid Ali Digital Plenary’ inaugurated at BGMEA Complex

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has launched the ‘Subid Ali Digital Plenary’ at its headquarters in Dhaka.

This digital plenary is named in honor of Subid Ali, the first President of BGMEA, recognizing his pion…

TI Nepal concerned over recommendation of Raya as Auditor General

Kathmandu: The Transparency International (TI) Nepal has expressed concern over the recommendation of Toyam Raya to the post of Auditor General by the Constitutional Council.

As per law, the responsibility of keeping accounts, conducting audits among…

President seeks New Zealand’s active role to end Rohingya crisis

President Mohammed Shahabuddin sought New Zealand’s active role in the international forum to end the prevailing Rohingya crisis as New Zealand’s High Commissioner in Dhaka David Pine today paid a farewell call on him at Bangabhaban here today.

‘Ban…

Govt to set new standard on sports: PM Dahal

Kathmandu: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has said government would set a new standard in Nepali sports with some positive developments.

Addressing the 60th anniversary of the National Sports Council (NSC) on Wednesday, PM Dahal viewed…

20,000 Bhola farmers get agri incentive for Aush cultivation

A total of 20,000 small and marginal farmers in Charfashion upazila of the district were given seeds and fertilizers as agricultural incentives under the incentive programme free of cost for Aush paddy cultivation in the current Kharif-1 season.

To …

Nepal beat Gujarat to enter final in friendly cricket

Kathmandu: Nepal has entered the final of SMS Friendship Cup by defeating Gujarat of India by eight runs.

Nepal has secured its place for the final, a game ahead in the triangular-friendly cricket tournament. Nepal has registered win in three consecu…

Drives against forest grabbers soon: Saber Chy

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said drives will be conducted soon against the illegal resorts and other establishments established by occupying forest land in Gazipur.

“A map of forest land encroachment…