Industries asked to help BCSIR

Scientists called upon the industries of feed, animal health, food processing, marketing and pharmaceuticals to help Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research through conducting researches and laboratory tests of their products.

B’desh frozen fish exporters already feeling Brexit pinch

The British move to leave EU has already hit Bangladesh’s frozen fish sector with export consignments worth nearly Tk 100 crore getting stuck as UK buyers asked not to make any shipment following Brexit referendum.

Happy in Hull? Why this British town backed Brexit

Hull lies on the muddy banks of the River Humber in northern England. It is often called the 'Gateway to Europe.'

Elizabeth Warren: Donald Trump would 'crush you into the dirt'

Elizabeth Warren unleashed a blistering attack against Donald Trump Monday in her debut on the 2016 campaign trail, delivering a fiery speech that resembled a live audition for the role of Hillary Clinton's top surrogate -- or vice president.

More than 40 killed in Yemen suicide attacks

At least 42 people, mostly soldiers and one child, were killed when attackers launched four suicide car bombings at security targets in a major Yemeni city, two senior government officials told CNN.

Could the UK hold another Brexit vote?

The UK made a historic decision to leave the European Union on Thursday -- but has so far hesitated on pulling the trigger to go.

EgyptAir black boxes could yet provide clues

The black boxes of EgyptAir Flight 804 -- badly damaged when they were found by searchers -- are being repaired and authorities hope they can help solve the mystery of what caused the plane to crash into the Mediterranean Sea last month.

Govt set to raise investment limit for individual taxpayers for rebate

Investment limit for getting income tax rebate by individual taxpayers is set to be increased to 25 per cent from the proposed 20 per cent in the budget for next fiscal year, officials said.

Banking sector thriving on strong economy: PM

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said the country’s banking sector is thriving on the strong national economy.

Khaleda tells AL to learn from Britain

Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Monday asked the ruling Awami League to take lessons from Britain and hand over power to a neutral government in order to fulfil people’s aspiration for a free and fair election.