China youth unemployment jumps to 17.1% in July
Youth unemployment in China ticked up to 17.1 percent in July, official figures showed, the highest level this year as the world`s second-largest economy faces mounting headwinds00:02 18 August 2024
Govt urged to simplify customs procedures for importing steel raw materials
Businesses and entrepreneurs in the iron and steel industry today urged the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, to take necessary steps for simplifying further the customs procedures and enhancing capacity of ports for importing smoothly raw materials and capital machineries of the industry23:57 17 August 2024
Yunus for placing youth, students at heart of strategies in Global South
Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the youth and students should be placed at the heart of strategies in the Global South as they are committed to creating a new world23:47 17 August 2024
Indian PM Modi calls Chief Adviser Dr Yunus
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday talked to Chief Adviser to the Bangladesh Interim Government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus over telephone03:42 17 August 2024
Indonesia leader touts economic success in final state address
Indonesian President Joko Widodo hailed his economic track record on Friday in a final state of the nation address before he leaves office in October after a decade in power03:38 17 August 2024
Harris to unveil plan for US economy in major policy rollout
Kamala Harris is expected to take on companies unfairly jacking up prices as she sets out her economic agenda Friday in her first major policy announcement as the Democratic Party`s presidential nominee03:34 17 August 2024
Bangladesh hosts 60 out of top 100 LEED certified factories across globe
Bangladesh is now the home of 60 out of the top 100 highest rated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified factories around the world-a testament to the nation`s commitment to green manufacturing and sustainability03:29 17 August 2024
Asian markets surge on strong US consumer data
Japanese stocks surged and markets across Asia started strong on Friday, tracking substantial gains on Wall Street after encouraging US retail sales data reassured investors about the health of the
03:25 17 August 2024
Ctg Customs House opens today
The authority decided to open Chattogram Custom House (CCH) tomorrow (Saturday) for the convenience of importers and exporters03:22 17 August 2024
Over 600 killed during Bangladesh’s quota protest: UN report
More than 600 people were killed during the recent students` quota reform movement, says a report of the Office of the High Commissioner of the United Nations Human Rights03:18 17 August 2024
Portfolios of advisers to interim govt. re-distributed
With the redistribution of the responsibilities among the existing advisers to the interim government, the portfolios of the newly appointed four advisers were announced on Friday.00:21 17 August 2024
Tuku, Palak, Soikat put on 10-day remand
A Dhaka court on Thursday placed former deputy speaker Shamsul Haque Tuku, former ICT state minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and Dhaka University Chhatra League general secretary Tanvir Hasan Soikat on 10-day remand each, for murdering a rickshaw puller on July 1901:03 16 August 2024
Firing from helicopter: Hasina charged with murder
Another murder case was filed against 16 persons, including former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as a fourth grade student died in random firing from helicopter over the protesters at city`s Mohammadpur on July 1900:58 16 August 2024
Japan economy rebounds with better-than-expected growth
Japan`s economy rebounded to grow 0.8 percent in the second quarter, government data showed Thursday, in welcome news for Japan`s next prime minister following Fumio Kishida`s decision to step down00:55 16 August 2024
Bangladesh assures Russia of continuing its cooperation: Touhid
Foreign affairs adviser Md. Touhid Hossain on Thursday assured that Bangladesh would continue its cooperation with the Russian Federation in areas of mutual interest00:51 16 August 2024
China’s underwhelming economic data dampens hope of economic recovery
Chinese retail sales rebounded in July while industrial production growth slowed, official data showed Thursday, highlighting an uneven recovery in the world`s second-largest economy00:45 16 August 2024
Asian stocks follow Wall Street climb
Asian markets mostly mirrored positive strides on Wall Street in early trade Thursday, as easing US consumer inflation buoyed hopes that a big interest rate cut was around the corner and economic growth in Japan outpaced expectations00:41 16 August 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Thursday plunged further due mainly to price fall in large-cap securities00:38 16 August 2024
Banks asked to freeze accounts of Shafiqul Islam Shimul, family members
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has instructed all banks to freeze accounts of Shafiqul Islam Shimul, former lawmaker from Natore-2 and his wife Shamima Sultana Jannati and his other family members00:34 16 August 2024
BB officers’ council for full autonomy of Bangladesh Bank
The Bangladesh Bank Officers Welfare Council on Thursday called upon the interim government to amend the Bangladesh Bank Order 1972 for ensuring complete autonomy of the central bank00:27 16 August 2024
Salman, Anisul placed on 10-day remand
A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s private industry affairs adviser Salman F Rahman and former law minister Anisul Huq on a 10-day remand in a case filed with New Market Police Station over the killing of a hawker during the quota reform movement01:12 15 August 2024
Chinese company comes with $6.70mn investment proposal for UEPZ
Chinese company Meigo (Bangladesh) Ltd. is going to invest $ 6.70 million to set up a Collectable items and toys manufacturing factory at Uttara Export Processing Zone (UEPZ) in Nilphamari01:04 15 August 2024
Asian markets extend gains as US inflation data boost rate hopes
Equities marched higher Wednesday after hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month were boosted by data showing US wholesale prices rose less than forecast last month01:00 15 August 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the two sessions, stocks on Wednesday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues00:57 15 August 2024
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