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Dhaka, Wednesday


05 February 2025


BNP men face no political cases: PM

BNP men face no political cases: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said no case filed against BNP men is political as they were accused of specific criminal charges that include arson terrorism, grenade attack, firearms smuggling and corruption

00:29 20 April 2024

Netflix beats expectations on profit and subscribers

Netflix beats expectations on profit and subscribers

Netflix topped earnings expectations Thursday, reporting that profit and subscriber ranks grew as its heavy bet on a rich content line-up paid off amid a crackdown on password sharing

12:17 19 April 2024

Israel launches strike against Iran: US media

Israel launches strike against Iran: US media

Israel has launched a strike against Iran in retaliation for its weekend attack, US media reported Thursday night

12:14 19 April 2024

Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT

Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT

Britain will avoid implementing most post-Brexit checks on EU food imports due to start this month so as to prevent major disruption at ports, the Financial Times reported on Thursday

12:01 19 April 2024

Japan inflation slips to 2.6% in March

Japan inflation slips to 2.6% in March

Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6 percent in March, largely in line with market expectations, data showed Friday

11:58 19 April 2024

Mideast in ’shadow of uncertainty’ due to regional conflicts: IMF

Mideast in ’shadow of uncertainty’ due to regional conflicts: IMF

Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday

11:55 19 April 2024

Oil jumps more than 3% on Middle East worries

Oil jumps more than 3% on Middle East worries

Oil prices surged more than three percent in early Asian trade on Friday following unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran, Syria and Iraq, sparking fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis

11:52 19 April 2024

Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears

Oil surges, equities sink as Iran blasts fan MidEast escalation fears

Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend`s missile attack on Israel by Tehran

11:43 19 April 2024

Small farmers need direct access to the markets for fair price

Small farmers need direct access to the markets for fair price

Small and marginal farmers need direct access to the markets to ensure fair prices for their agricultural products

11:40 19 April 2024

Unpackaged soybean oil price reduced by Tk 2 per litre

Unpackaged soybean oil price reduced by Tk 2 per litre

The price of unpackaged soybean oil has been reduced by Tk 2 to Tk147 per litre

00:49 19 April 2024

’Fashion Makers Ltd’ receives LEED green certification

’Fashion Makers Ltd’ receives LEED green certification

Yet another factory in Bangladesh namely "Fashion Makers Ltd" has been awarded with the green certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) given by the US Green Building Council (USGBC)

00:46 19 April 2024

No miracle happened behind economic growth of Bangladesh: economists

No miracle happened behind economic growth of Bangladesh: economists

Economists at a book launching ceremony on Thursday observed that no miracle happened behind the economic growth of Bangladesh

00:43 19 April 2024

Taking immediate preparation to sustain ship recycling industry stressed

Taking immediate preparation to sustain ship recycling industry stressed

Speakers at a discussion in Dhaka on Thursday laid emphasis on taking immediate preparations and necessary actions to sustain the country`s ship recycling industry

00:38 19 April 2024

Bottled soybean oil increases by Tk 4 per liter, loose oil reduces by Tk 2 per liter

Bottled soybean oil increases by Tk 4 per liter, loose oil reduces by Tk 2 per liter

The price of per liter bottled soybean oil has been increased by Tk 4 per liter while that of loose soybean oil has been reduced by Tk 2 per liter.

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00:34 19 April 2024

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down

Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), on Thursday plunged further due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

00:29 19 April 2024

Several deals likely to be signed during PM’s Thailand visit: foreign ministry

Several deals likely to be signed during PM’s Thailand visit: foreign ministry

A number of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) are likely to be signed between Dhaka and Bangkok during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Thailand from April 24 to 29, the foreign ministry said in Dhaka on Thursday

00:27 19 April 2024

PM seeks private initiatives for livestock, fisheries sector’s development

PM seeks private initiatives for livestock, fisheries sector’s development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday laid emphasis on ensuring food and nutrition security, calling upon the private sector to step forward for the development of the country’s poultry, fisheries and livestock sectors

15:02 18 April 2024

Bangladesh to introduce drone technology to assess crop losses

Bangladesh to introduce drone technology to assess crop losses

Bangladesh is preparing to introduce remote sensing and drones to detect crop damage caused by extreme weather events or diseases

12:19 18 April 2024

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world`s most populous nation, with electric carmaker Tesla -- suffering a sales downturn in the United States -- reportedly scouting factory locations

12:13 18 April 2024

Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets

Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets

Colorado on Wednesday expanded its privacy law to include brain data gathered by the booming array of gadgets people use for feedback about sleep, fitness, sports, and lifestyle

12:08 18 April 2024

EU seeks to take on China, US to reverse economic decline

EU seeks to take on China, US to reverse economic decline

The European Union`s economy is falling further behind China and the United States, a major headache that will dominate leaders` talks on Thursday as they discuss how to stem the bloc`s economic decline and bounce back

12:03 18 April 2024

Walton sents legal notice to studio, cancels contract for ’Rupantor’

Walton sents legal notice to studio, cancels contract for ’Rupantor’

Walton has sent a legal notice to the studio `Local Bus Entertainment` protesting its broadcast of the show `Rupantar,` alleging that it is contradictory with the electronics company`s values and policies

11:57 18 April 2024

Israel considered a retaliatory strike on Iran: Reports

Israel considered a retaliatory strike on Iran: Reports

Israel considered carrying out a strike on Iran in retaliation for last weekend`s unprecedented attack but then aborted the plan, according to Israeli and US media reports

11:38 18 April 2024

Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: Ministry

Indonesia airport near volcano closed after eruptions: Ministry

The nearest Indonesian international airport to a volcano that erupted five times in recent days has been ordered closed for 24 hours due to volcanic ash, the transport ministry said Thursday

11:35 18 April 2024