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Dhaka, Sunday


02 February 2025


JS passes Tk 7,97,000cr budget for FY25

JS passes Tk 7,97,000cr budget for FY25

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on Sunday passed the Tk 7,97,000 crore national budget for FY25 with a prime focus on maintaining economic stability and augmenting steps to materialise the government`s "Smart Bangladesh" vision

01:09 1 July 2024

Walton makes future of Bangladesh in manufacturing hi-tech products: German envoy

Walton makes future of Bangladesh in manufacturing hi-tech products: German envoy

A high-level delegation team from the German Embassy in Dhaka visited Bangladesh`s electronics giant Walton Hi-Tech Park

01:34 30 June 2024

New budget to take Bangladesh one step forward: PM

New budget to take Bangladesh one step forward: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the proposed national budget for the FY 2024-25 was not an ambitious one, vowing to take Bangladesh one step forward through implementation of the new budget

01:27 30 June 2024

Vietnam economy expands 6.4 percent in first half of year

Vietnam economy expands 6.4 percent in first half of year

Vietnam`s economy grew by more than six percent in the first half of 2024, government figures showed Saturday, as analysts said more reforms are needed to further boost the economy

01:23 30 June 2024

Sri Lanka inflation climbs as food prices rise

Sri Lanka inflation climbs as food prices rise

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka`s annual inflation almost doubled to 1.7 percent in June, up from 0.9 percent the previous month, as food prices began rising again, official data showed Saturday

01:14 30 June 2024

India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa

India win T20 World Cup after thrilling battle with South Africa

India won the T20 World Cup title with a thrilling seven run victory over South Africa in a classic final at Kensington Oval on Saturday

01:10 30 June 2024

India great Kohli retires from T20 internationals after World Cup win

India great Kohli retires from T20 internationals after World Cup win

Virat Kohli said he had played his last Twenty20 international after starring in India`s thrilling seven-run win over South Africa in the T20 World Cup final in Barbados on Saturday

01:05 30 June 2024

Titan to set up Tanishq’s factory in Bangladesh

Titan to set up Tanishq’s factory in Bangladesh

Titan, one of the India`s leading lifestyle companies, has decided to setup a factory in Narayanganj through a joint venture with a local enterpriser named Rhythm Group to manufacture and marketing products in Bangladesh for its flagship jewellery brand Tanishq

01:02 30 June 2024

Biman warns ticketing agents of strict action for rule breaches

Biman warns ticketing agents of strict action for rule breaches

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a stern warning to its approved travel agents stating that strict measures will be taken against those who breach the rules set by the national flag carrier

00:58 30 June 2024

VAT on tour operators to hinder tourism development: Stakeholders

VAT on tour operators to hinder tourism development: Stakeholders

Different tourism stakeholders on Saturday called for withdrawal of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on tour operator services, proposed in the fiscal 2024-25 budget, warning that it would severely impact the sector`s growth.

00:55 30 June 2024

WB approves $650mn for Bangladesh to develop Bay Terminal

WB approves $650mn for Bangladesh to develop Bay Terminal

The World Bank`s Board of Executive Directors has approved $650 million to help Bangladesh developing the Bay Terminal deep seaport

00:45 30 June 2024

Meteorites strike Mars far more often than thought, probe finds

Meteorites strike Mars far more often than thought, probe finds

Mars is bombarded with basketball-sized meteorites on a nearly daily basis, fives times more often than previously estimated, seismic recordings from a NASA spacecraft have revealed

01:59 29 June 2024

Trump says inflation is ’killing our country’ under Biden

Trump says inflation is ’killing our country’ under Biden

Donald Trump accused Joe Biden on Thursday of doing a "poor job" on the US economy and of presiding over a disastrous rise in inflation -- reflecting how rising prices and the cost of living have become key issues ahead of November`s presidential election

01:54 29 June 2024

Saudi Aramco, US Sempra on purchasing 5mn tonnes of LNG per year

Saudi Aramco, US Sempra on purchasing 5mn tonnes of LNG per year

Saudi oil company Saudi Aramco has agreed with US energy company Sempra to purchase 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually, the press service of Saudi Aramco reported

01:48 29 June 2024

Yen weakens further to put focus on Tokyo, Asian equities rise

Yen weakens further to put focus on Tokyo, Asian equities rise

The yen extended losses to a fresh 38-year low Friday, putting investors on guard for a possible intervention by Japanese authorities ahead of the release of key US inflation data later in the day

01:43 29 June 2024

Forex reserves cross $27b: BB

Forex reserves cross $27b: BB

Bangladesh`s foreign exchange reserves have crossed US$27 billion as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided $1.15 billion loan and other lenders provided $900 million

01:11 29 June 2024

CPMR: IMF lauds Bangladesh’s efforts to take forward forex reserves

CPMR: IMF lauds Bangladesh’s efforts to take forward forex reserves

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Bangladesh for recent introduction of the Crawling Peg Mid-Rate (CPMR) system which is helping foreign exchange reserves going forward

01:08 29 June 2024

Govt inks deals with Korea Eximbank for railway project

Govt inks deals with Korea Eximbank for railway project

The government has signed two loan agreements with Korea Eximbank for the construction of a railway-cum road bridge across the Karnaphuli River at Chattogram`s Kalurghat Point

04:04 28 June 2024

IMF welcomes Bangladesh’s progress in creating roadmap to reduce NPLs

IMF welcomes Bangladesh’s progress in creating roadmap to reduce NPLs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Bangladesh for progress in creating a roadmap to reduce the non-performing loans (NPLs)

04:02 28 June 2024

Forex reserves crosses $26b: BB

Forex reserves crosses $26b: BB

Bangladesh`s foreign exchange reserves have crossed US$26 billion as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided $1.15 billion loans and other lenders provided $900 million

03:59 28 June 2024

Korea becomes an extraordinary development partner of Bangladesh: PM

Korea becomes an extraordinary development partner of Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said Korea has become an extraordinary development and investment partner of Bangladesh as Chairman and CEO of Korea Export-Import Bank YOON, Hee Sung called on her at her Sangsad Bhaban office.

03:57 28 June 2024

I will die if isolated from people: PM

I will die if isolated from people: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said she will die if she is isolated from the public, asking the Special Security Force (SSF) not to detach her from the people

01:08 27 June 2024

Sweden assures political support in resolving the Rohingya crisis

Sweden assures political support in resolving the Rohingya crisis

Sweden has reiterated its assurance of extending political support along with humanitarian assistance to resolve the prolonged Rohingya crisis

01:03 27 June 2024

Handbags and ball gowns: Princess Diana finery goes under the hammer

Handbags and ball gowns: Princess Diana finery goes under the hammer

The biggest auction of Diana memorabilia since the late British princess sold dozens of outfits months before her death gets underway in California this week, featuring a midnight blue tulle dress and a flamenco-style lace-up number

00:59 27 June 2024