Israel launches deadly Gaza strikes, says ready for new truce talks
Israel launched devastating air strikes on Gaza Thursday, while also expressing readiness to resume stalled talks on a truce and hostage release deal with Hamas to pause the war raging since October 712:11 24 May 2024
Japan inflation slows in April, sparking questions over rates
The pace of Japanese inflation slowed in April as gas bills fell, government data showed Friday, raising questions about when the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates again12:07 24 May 2024
Asian markets fall after US data dent rate cut hopes
Markets fell in Asia on Friday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street sparked by a string of better-than-expected US data that added to worries the Federal Reserve will hold off on cutting interest rates this year12:02 24 May 2024
With little to buy, Cubans abroad send home food, not money
Maria Paez feels relieved after receiving a package of food items including eggs, ham, and yogurt from her children in Miami -- bought online and shipped to Havana12:00 24 May 2024
USA shock listless Bangladesh again to clinch T20 series
A yet another abysmal batting performance scripted Bangladesh’s most shameful defeat in their history when USA beat them by 6 runs in the second T20 to confirm the three-match series at Prairie View Cricket Complex in Huston, Texas on Thursday01:35 24 May 2024
Hasan for regional cooperation forum on water sharing
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Thursday called for formation of a regional cooperation forum on equitable water sharing in the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna basins01:30 24 May 2024
Equities mixed after Fed minutes while Nvidia lends support
Asian and European markets diverged Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve`s most recent policy meeting indicated officials would keep interest rates elevated for some time as they struggle to bring inflation down to target01:22 24 May 2024
20 industrial units get ’President’s Industrial Development Award’
Twenty industrial units under six categories have received `President`s Industrial Development Award-2021` for their outstanding contribution to the national economy01:19 24 May 2024
CPD for comprehensive reform agenda to overcome banking sector challenges
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Thursday laid emphasis on devising and implementing a comprehensive reform agenda to overcome challenges in the banking sector01:15 24 May 2024
Abu Alam becomes 36th millionaire after buying Walton fridge in Chattogram
Abu Alam of Kotwali in Chittagong became the 36th millionaire of the Walton digital campaign after purchasing a refrigerator under the local brand’s nationwide ongoing ‘non-stop millionaire’ offer01:12 24 May 2024
Auto Museum fined Tk13cr for importing 2 luxurious cars
Hybrid cars are more environment-friendly and enjoy tariff benefits compared to oil-run cars. As a result, the import of luxury hybrid cars has increased significantly over the last four years00:55 24 May 2024
China holds military drills around Taiwan as ’punishment’
China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround self-ruled Taiwan in what it said was "strong punishment" for its "separatist acts"12:22 23 May 2024
S. Korea president announces record $19bn plan to boost chip industry
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday announced a record $19-billion-dollar support plan for the country`s crucial semiconductor industry12:17 23 May 2024
Russian assets plan for aiding Ukraine to dominate G7 meet
G7 finance ministers gather in Italy on Thursday for a three-day meeting dominated by plans to use Russian assets to help Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Moscow and the commercial threat posed by China12:14 23 May 2024
Disney to sell stake in India’s Tata Play: report
The Walt Disney Company has struck a deal to sell its minority stake in an Indian subscription television service to local conglomerate and majority shareholder Tata Group, a report said Thursday12:08 23 May 2024
PM likely to visit Paris: French envoy
French ambassador in Dhaka Marie Masdupuy on Wednesday said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to visit Paris as significant progress has been made in Airbus deals to sell aircraft to Biman and provide Bangladesh`s own sovereign earth-observation satellite00:32 23 May 2024
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
An abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA in the three-match T20 International series opening game at Prairie View Cricket Complex in Huston, Texas today11:59 22 May 2024
France and UAE sign AI cooperation deal
France and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed a "strategic partnership" on artificial intelligence (AI) aimed at boosting cooperation between them, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told AFP11:54 22 May 2024
Afghans and Tajiks mix in rare but vital border bazaar
For Afghans living under Taliban rule, a Saturday market is a rare chance to cross the border into neighbouring Tajikistan and pick up food and household goods11:50 22 May 2024
Asian markets track Wall St record ahead of Nvidia results, Fed minutes
Asian investors fought Wednesday to revive a recent rally across markets as they turned their focus on the release later in the day of earnings from US tech darling Nvidia11:44 22 May 2024
Hridoy fifty lifts Bangladesh to 153-6 in 1st T20 against USA
Towhid Hridoy hit a 47 ball-58 as Bangladesh put up 153-6 in three-match T20 International series opening game against USA at Prairie View Cricket Complex in Huston, Texas today.01:14 22 May 2024
$24b requires for 24000MW power from renewable sources
Bangladesh will require $24 billion to generate 24000MW of electricity from renewable sources by 2041 to fulfill the government pledges for producing 40 percent of power01:12 22 May 2024
Chinese company to invest $ 22.92mn in BEPZA EZ
A Chinese interlining and Garments accessories manufacturing company is going to invest $22.92 million at BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) located at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, Mirsharai, Chattogram.01:06 22 May 2024
Govt to procure 1.10cr liters soybean oil, 30,000 MTs fertilizer
The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 1.10 crore liters of soybean oil and 30,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demand of the country01:00 22 May 2024
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