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Dhaka, Tuesday


04 February 2025


Ali seeks ADB’s increased support to meet present challenges

Ali seeks ADB’s increased support to meet present challenges

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has sought the Asian Development Bank`s increased support to meet its present challenges catapulted by prolonged conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions and frequent raids of extreme weather events

18:30 6 May 2024

Qantas to pay $66 million fine after ’ghost flights’ scandal

Qantas to pay $66 million fine after ’ghost flights’ scandal

Australian airline Qantas agreed to pay a $66 million fine Monday after a bruising "ghost flights" scandal, following accusations it kept selling seats on long-cancelled trips

11:06 6 May 2024

Asian markets build on rally as US jobs data boost rate cut hopes

Asian markets build on rally as US jobs data boost rate cut hopes

Most Asian markets rose Monday after data showing fewer US jobs were created last month rekindled optimism interest rates will be cut this year, while mainland Chinese equities bounced on hopes for fresh government economic support

11:03 6 May 2024

Stocks extend gaining streak

Stocks extend gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Sunday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

20:21 5 May 2024

CPD for strengthening transparency in budget delivery process

CPD for strengthening transparency in budget delivery process

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has laid emphasis on strengthening transparency, participation and oversight in the budget delivery process

20:14 5 May 2024

Giddy Rio braces for huge Madonna show on Copacabana beach

Giddy Rio braces for huge Madonna show on Copacabana beach

Rio de Janeiro was brimming with excitement Saturday ahead of pop queen Madonna`s highly anticipated free concert on famed Copacabana beach, with 1.5 million enthusiastic fans expected to turn out

12:55 5 May 2024

PM opens AFIP, Senaprangan Bhabans in Dhaka Cantonment

PM opens AFIP, Senaprangan Bhabans in Dhaka Cantonment

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-storied Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Bhaban and Senaprangan (Army Central Auditorium) Bhaban in the Dhaka Cantonment by unveiling its name plaques

12:52 5 May 2024

Bangladesh to witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorm from May 6: BMD

Bangladesh to witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorm from May 6: BMD

Although some parts of Bangladesh experienced light to moderate rainfall, the Met Office forecasted heavy rainfall with thundershowers between May 6 and 11 across the country

01:15 5 May 2024

Heatwave threatens productivity in livestock sector, industry leaders call for urgent plan

Heatwave threatens productivity in livestock sector, industry leaders call for urgent plan

With a multifaceted contribution to the national economy from ensuring food security to fostering job opportunities, the significance of the livestock sector is crucial but, the recent challenges against the backdrop of the relentless heat waves, have cast a shadow over the industry`s resilience and viability, according to the experts

00:56 5 May 2024

Export of plastic products witnesses nearly 18% growth

Export of plastic products witnesses nearly 18% growth

The export of plastic products witnessed a healthy growth of nearly 18 percent during the July-April period of the current fiscal year (FY24) fetching US$201.09 million due to competitive price advantage and the creation of newer markets

00:24 5 May 2024

FM for

FM for "Joint Business Taskforce" with Gambia

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has proposed to form a "Joint Business Taskforce" coordinated by the apex business bodies of Bangladesh and the Gambia to expand trade cooperation between the two countries

00:19 5 May 2024

India lifts ban on onion export

India lifts ban on onion export

India has lifted the ban on onion exports after about half a year

00:15 5 May 2024

Ali for greater trust among countries to leverage cross-border energy trade

Ali for greater trust among countries to leverage cross-border energy trade

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has said building greater trust and confidence among countries could be the key to leveraging enormous opportunities for cross-border energy trade and attracting international finance in energy transition projects in South Asia

00:09 5 May 2024

Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ

Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ

Bangladesh and the Gambia today expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

00:01 4 May 2024

Palestinian GDP seen falling 27% on seven months of war: UNDP

Palestinian GDP seen falling 27% on seven months of war: UNDP

The Palestinian economy is estimated to shrink by 26.9 percent after seven months of war, with the poverty rate surging, said a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released Thursday

11:56 3 May 2024

Biden calls ally Japan ’xenophobic’ along with India, China

Biden calls ally Japan ’xenophobic’ along with India, China

Japan and India are struggling economically because they are "xenophobic," US President Joe Biden told a campaign event, lumping the American allies in with rivals China and Russia as countries rejecting immigrants

11:53 3 May 2024

Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel

Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel

Turkey said Thursday it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas in the territory

11:47 3 May 2024

PM asks ministers, MPs to work for fair upazila polls

PM asks ministers, MPs to work for fair upazila polls

Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the ministers and her party`s members of parliament (MPs) not to influence the upcoming upazila election, rather all have to work for free and fair polls

00:45 3 May 2024

BERC cuts LPG price by Tk 4.10 per kg

BERC cuts LPG price by Tk 4.10 per kg

Price of bottled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) was cut by Tk 4.10 per kilogramme to Tk 116.08 at retail level.

00:38 3 May 2024

4th Economic Census to be conducted this year to determine structural change in economy

4th Economic Census to be conducted this year to determine structural change in economy

The 4th Economic Census would be conducted in the country in this year in a bid to have insights about the structural change in the country`s economy with the passage of time.

00:25 3 May 2024

Chinese investors express interests to shift investment to Bangladesh

Chinese investors express interests to shift investment to Bangladesh

Many Chinese investors are considering Bangladesh as an ideal destination for investment in the current global geopolitical and economic situation

00:20 3 May 2024

Remittance inflow rises to $2.04bn in April

Remittance inflow rises to $2.04bn in April

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent $2.04 billion remittances in April, which is 21.3 percent higher than the corresponding period of the preceding year

00:16 3 May 2024

Ali seeks increased support from development partners to improve food distribution system

Ali seeks increased support from development partners to improve food distribution system

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has sought increased support from the development partners including ADB to improve Bangladesh`s food distribution system, develop market connectivity and scale up innovation in agriculture in the wake of climate challenges

00:14 3 May 2024

Dr Farashuddin for changing monitoring system to control inflation

Dr Farashuddin for changing monitoring system to control inflation

Former central bank governor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin on Thursday said that the existing monitoring system needs to be changed to control inflation in the country

00:11 3 May 2024