Bangladesh begins first-ever wheat import from the US under G2G deal

Bangladesh has officially begun importing wheat from the United States for the first time under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement, marking a new chapter in bilateral agricultural cooperation.Under a memorandum of ...

Foreign Experts from Four Countries Invited to Probe Airport Fire

Foreign experts have been invited to investigate the recent fire incident at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, said Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs Lt Gen ...

Retired BCS Officials Seek Equal Benefits, End to Cadre Discrimination

Retired officials from 25 BCS cadres have demanded equal treatment and financial benefits similar to those enjoyed by the administration cadre, along with the immediate implementation of key recommendations made ...

US Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President over Drug Trafficking Allegations

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of failing to curb cocaine smuggling into the country — a move that sharply escalates tensions ...

BB Ready to Support Private Sector with Policy Reforms, Easier Loans: Directors

Bangladesh Bank is ready to extend all possible support — from policy reforms to easier loan access — to strengthen the country’s private sector, said Nawshad Mustafa, Director of the ...

DCCI to Introduce Quarterly Economic Position Index to Assess Country’s Economic Trends

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has announced plans to introduce a quarterly Economic Position Index (EPI) to assess Bangladesh’s overall economic activities on a regular basis.DCCI President ...

Fakhrul urges all parties to join polls to strengthen democracy

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday urged all political parties to participate in the upcoming national election to move the country’s democratic process forward, setting aside minor ...

Manufacturing Sector Leads Dhaka Economy with 56% Share: DCCI

The manufacturing sector contributes 56 percent to Dhaka district’s economy, outweighing the service sector’s 44 percent share, according to a new study conducted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and ...

Veteran Actor Satish Shah Passes Away

Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah, renowned for his memorable roles in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, and Main Hoon Na, passed away on Friday at the age of ...

Many Awaiting ‘Conflict’ Despite Restraint: Mahfuj Alam

Information Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said that although many people have refrained from engaging in conflict out of respect for Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, there remains a sort of ...