Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, 2023-24, has been estimated at 3.78 percent. Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) on Monday revealed this information as the quarterly growth in the second quarter (October-December 2023). According to BBS, based on currently available data, the GDP estimates for the second quarter of the FY ...

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat today described Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigoshthi’s programme defying the directives issued by the government for the sake of public safety and its negative statement as unexpected and unfortunate. “Udichi Shilpigoshthi’s programme defying the directives, issued by the government’s security affairs agency for ensuring security of Pahela Baishakh, was inconsiderate and unfortunate incident,” ...

Staying abreast of the latest skincare ingredients, each boasting a myriad of benefits, can feel like a whirlwind. However, when you stumble upon a naturally derived compound that rivals retinol in efficacy, curiosity is piqued. Bakuchiol, sourced from Psoralea corylifolia seeds, commonly known as the babchi plant, has enjoyed centuries of acclaim as a potent Ayurvedic herb. Offering collagen-boosting properties, ...

The death toll from collision between two motorcycles in Zakiganj upazila of Sylhet rose to four as another victim dies on Sunday evening. The victim was Milon Ahmed, 18, son of Sobhan Ali of Madarkhal village in Khalachara union of Zakiganj upazila. Milon died while undergoing treatment at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in the capital ...

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended Mustafizur Rahman’s leave for a day to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as he will get an opportunity to play one more match for Chennai Super Kings. As per the terms of the no-objection certificate (NOC) given by BCB, Mustafiz was supposed to stay in the IPL till April 30. Now, ...

Parliament will go into session on May 02 after a 58-day recess as the first session of the current parliament was prorogued on March 05. President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday summoned the 2nd session of the 12th parliament exercising the power bestowed upon him as per the Clause (1) of Article 72 of the Constitution. This session will begin at ...

A Dhaka court on Monday granted bail to BNP leader Ishraque Hossain in 12 cases. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Ash Shams Jaglul Hossain passed the order after he surrendered before the court and sought bail in the case. After the hearing, the court granted him interim bail in all these cases. These include seven cases at the Paltan police station, ...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Monday urged all keep their houses clean and directed the authorities concerned to work in a coordinated way to prevent dengue. “We have directed the hospital authorities to take measures as the physicians are well aware of dengue treatment. This year there will be no saline crisis as we have ...

BNP standing committee member Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah was admitted to Ibn Sina Hospital in the capital on Monday afternoon as his health condition deteriorated. BNP media cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter to the media. The BNP leader was admitted to the hospital at 2pm, he said. Rafiqul Islam Miah has been suffering from various health complications ...

Six divisions including Dhaka have been experiencing mild to moderate heat wave and it may continue for next five days commencing Monday, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. County’s highest temperature was recorded in Rangamati at 40 degree Celsius on Sunday. “Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet divisions and Rangpur  and  Nilphamari districts and ...