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DHAKA : The Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into effect subject to the presidential assent. “The ordinance came into effect on December 30, 2025, subject to the approval of the President,” said the Chief...

DHAKA : A meeting of the Council of Advisers was held at the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) in the city's Tejgaon area today. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus presided over the meeting, said an official press release.

DHAKA : The government has reduced the prices of all types of fuel oil by Taka 2 per litter. A press release issued today by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources said that fuel oil prices at the...

In 2025, Emirates delivered one of the most dynamic years in its history, carrying 55.6 million customers across nearly 180,580 flights, circling the Earth more than 29,000 times. While the airline marked its 40th anniversary in October, the year...

Cox’s Bazar has firmed its position as Bangladesh’s most sought-after domestic tourist destination, while Malaysia has emerged as the most tourist-friendly international destination among Bangladeshi travelers, according to the results of a nationwide reader poll conducted by The Bangladesh...

Global web hosting provider Hosting.com has announced the expansion of its business operations into Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing technology landscape. The company will formally commence its journey in the Bangladeshi market on January 14...

In a special operation, conducted by Customs in Rangpur, approximately 300,000 sticks of illegal cigarettes of the Black Diamond brand were seized. The cigarettes were recovered on Monday night during a raid on a covered van in the Rangpur...

CONAKRY : He has traded in his military fatigues for civilian clothes but still rules Guinea with an iron fist: Junta leader Mamady Doumbouya swept to victory in the west African country's presidential elections on Tuesday night. Doumbouya secured 86.72...

5 percent cash dividend approved The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of GPH Ispat Limited was held on 31 December 2025 at 11:00 a.m. through a digital platform. The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the company, Md....

Md. Jafar Sadeq, FCA has been promoted to the position of Deputy Managing Director of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC.. Prior to this elevation, he served as Senior Executive Vice President and CFO of the bank, with additional leadership responsibilities...