However, the BB governor did not announce when Bangladesh Bank would introduce the flexible interest rate and exchange rate.
Two people were killed after a bus rammed a pick-up truck in Dhaka’s Matuail area early today.
Persistent high inflation, high debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges facing the economy, noted economist Debapriya Bhattacharya said yesterday.
"It seems to be really strange what I did, nobody really understands it, I tried to explain it," Klopp said of his departure announcement
Cesar Luis Menotti, who famously coached Argentina to their first World Cup triumph in 1978, has died at the age of 85, the country's football federation (AFA) announced Sunday.
Concerns are rising as projections indicate that Bangladesh may lose certain advantages related to its population.
The number of PhD holders is on the rise, but the quality and intensity of research and knowledge production are not.
Role of women MPs in reserved seats needs a critical rethink
About 22 percent of the respondents placed top priority on decent jobs, 17.5 percent on quality education and 12 percent on social protection, said the associated report.
The dropped catch from Jaker made the equation a little harder for the Tigers in the second T20I but more importantly, it added another worry for the team’s think tank heading into the T20 World Cup
Scotland will meet Sri Lanka in Tuesday's qualifying final, with the winners to join holders Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan in Group A at the main event which runs from October 3-20.
Mohamed Salah was restored to the Reds' starting line-up after his public spat with Klopp last weekend and opened the floodgates.
A Hamas official said Sunday the group's delegation for Gaza truce talks in Cairo was leaving for Qatar, after public disagreement with Israel intensified over demands to end their seven-month war.
After weeks of relentless heat that had the city sweltering, Dhaka residents finally received a much-needed respite as rain swept through the capital last night.
The chief of the United Nations’ food program has warned of a “full-blown famine” in northern Gaza and reiterated calls for a ceasefire in Israel’s offensive in the Palestinian enclave.
An Israeli airstrike killed four members of a family in a house in a border village in southern Lebanon yesterday, civil defence and security sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday that his government has decided to shut down the Qatar-based news channel Al Jazeera, with which his administration has had a long-running feud.
His career soared with his portrayal of Yosser Hughes in the BBC TV drama "Boys from the Blackstuff”, illuminating the challenges of unemployment in Liverpool.
Bangladeshi singing artiste, Amid Hossain Chowdhury, who broke into the industry via “Bangladeshi Idol” is all set to perform during the opening act at a stage show in Vancouver, Canada. He is a part of a lineup that includes famed Indian singer and musician Adnan Sami.
In a statement, the 43-year-old actor expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to advocate for children’s rights, emphasising the importance of ensuring every child's access to early childhood development, health, education, and gender equality.
In the intense heat, it can be quite tiresome to keep up with the constant momentum of your exercise routine. But there are still many ways to keep your plans from falling apart.
Colour, a seemingly simple aspect of our world, holds surprising power over our emotions and well-being. This is the realm of colour psychology, a fascinating subject that explores the intricate link between our visual experience and mental state.
Phobias are not just simple fears. They are complex emotional and physiological responses that can disrupt daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Regarding the education ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said it is subject to government policy
US university students protest Gaza war, face arrests, suspensions, expulsion threats.
Going out with friends, choosing a job, how to spend their time, what to wear, or speaking their minds are just parts of life, not rights to be punished for wanting.
Vivo has introduced the V30 Lite smartphone in Bangladesh. The device was unveiled earlier today at a lunching ceremony in the capital.
The robot, named Hades-X-ZeroThree, draws inspiration from Greek mythology.
With the rising concern for energy efficiency and costs, the debate between inverter and non-inverter air conditioners has recently gained momentum. Do inverter ACs truly save money in the long run? Let's find out.
Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries
During the relentless heatwave, as urban dwellers seek respite amidst the concrete jungle, those residing in mud houses across rural areas of Dinajpur and neighbouring districts find themselves considerably more at ease
Upazila chairman candidate Shahana Ferdousi Sima was beaten up allegedly by the supporters of one of her rivals in Lalmonirhat early today
Amid the ongoing heatwave, there is an acute water crisis in the villages along the Chimbuk-Nilgiri road in Bandarban
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the country’s leftist parties who they want to bring to power by ousting her
Rapid Action Battalion arrested 12 people in connection with illegal soil and sand extraction from a vast char of Padma river in Pabna's Ishwardi last night
While Jashore has been suffering from intense heatwave over the last three weeks, the Forest Department has decided to cut down 2,044 trees on four roads of the district
A nine-month pregnant woman and her five-year-old son died as their house collapsed on them during a storm at Hazipara Ghonar Bari in Karimganj upazila of Kishoreganj last night
The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday.
Mymensingh recorded 83 mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 6:00am today
A rights organisation today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive upon the government to stop cutting of trees across the country, including Dhaka, to protect the environment
After several closures due to the heatwave sweeping the country, all primary and secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical institutions across the country resumed classes today
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts heavy rainfall with thunderstorms across the country this week, starting on Tuesday and lasting through Saturday.
Just last week, two AI-generated deepfake videos of Bollywood stars criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third term, and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress went viral, drawing half a million views.
The two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times since last week, a Reuters review shows.
More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.
European Parliament elections will take place June 6-9. Its 720 lawmakers, together with EU governments, pass new EU policies and laws.
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.
On the day of the National Election 2024, a fabricated video surfaced on Facebook featuring Nahid Niger, an independent candidate for the Gaibandha-1 seat, announcing her withdrawal from the election. Subsequent verification by Dismislab, an online platform specialising in media research and verification, confirmed that the video was a product of AI-based deepfake technology.
Uncover the sources and intentions behind these circulating rumors.