New rules being framed for selecting OMS dealers
The parliamentary standing committee on the food ministry held its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Thursday. The ministry told the meeting that work is under way on a new policy for appointing dealers under the open market sale (OMS) and…
Bashundhara Group brings Chinese investment and technology to cement sector
Meghna Cement Mills PLC and Bashundhara Industrial Complex Limited (BICL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Guangxi Yufeng Co Limited. The initiative aims to raise production capacity in the country’s cement industry, introduce…
Two Bangladeshis executed in Makkah over ‘immoral act’ inside mosque
Saudi authorities have beheaded two Bangladeshi nationals convicted of committing an "immoral act" inside a mosque in Makkah.
Barcelona come from behind to win 4-1 in Istanbul and go top on Yamal magic
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 at their own ground in the Champions League on Tuesday. In the heated atmosphere of Istanbul’s Ali Sami Yen Stadium, the Catalan club and Lamine Yamal found their rhythm after a difficult first half. In the second…
Rain with gusty winds likely in Khulna, Chattogram and Barishal, temperature may fall
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds may occur at some places in Khulna, Chattogram and Barishal divisions. The sky may remain temporarily partly cloudy over the rest of the country, but the weather may stay…
Rubio heads to Uzbekistan with 200 business leaders, then India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to Uzbekistan this week with a large business delegation, where he will also join a ministerial meeting with the five Central Asian countries. He will head to India after the trip. The US State Department…
Pending applications of 2025-26 cancelled, patients must apply afresh for grants for seven diseases
Patients suffering from cancer, kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, paralysis, heart disease, leukaemia and thalassaemia will have to apply afresh to receive financial assistance. Those who applied in the 2025-26 financial year but did not receive the money…
China producer prices rise 5pc on oil costs and supply snags, consumer inflation just 0.9pc
Although inflation at the consumer level remained comparatively low, prices of goods at the production level in China rose significantly in September. Official data released on Wednesday shows that production costs are rising because of higher global oil…
Joseph dropped over injury risk, Hope rested as newcomer Wickham joins Windies Test squad
For the first time, 23-year-old batter Kevin Wickham has been called up to the 15-member West Indies Test squad. On the other hand, pacer Alzarri Joseph has been left out of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh starting late this month, while…
Purchase committee clears 11 proposals for sugar, fertiliser and LNG as Shahjalal expansion cost rises
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended approval of a total of 11 purchase proposals, including those for sugar, urea, MOP and DAP fertiliser and LNG. The proposals were approved at the purchase committee’s 49th meeting of the…