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China plays vital role in advancing Bangladesh's education sector: UGC chairman

Dhaka, Aug. 25 -- University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. SMA Faiz has said that China continues to play a vital role in the development of Bangladesh's education sector. He emphasi... Read More


Business leaders call for deferring LDC graduation by three to six years

Dhaka, Aug. 14 -- Business leaders at a seminar on Thursday called for deferring the country's LDC graduation by three to six years, as they believe the country is not prepared to do so. They also sa... Read More


BGMEA seeks clarity on US raw material usage formula for duty waiver

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday sought clarification on the formula for calculating US raw material usage and mechanisms to ensure... Read More


FY'25 ends with mixed outcomes for Bangladesh's economy: MCCI

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The outgoing fiscal year (FY), 2024-25, ended with mixed outcomes for Bangladesh's economy, the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has said. "Though growth ... Read More


Tarique Rahman stands by mother who sold land for son's treatment

Dhaka, Aug. 11 -- Members of the Doctors' Association of Bangladesh (DAB) have successfully treated Ariful Islam, a boy who became paralysed after an accident in 2023. His mother had sold her land to ... Read More


Dhaka-Washington tariff deal can be changed or cancelled by the next government: Adviser Khalilur

Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- Bangladesh has negotiated an agreement with the US government with the provision that the next elected government could make required changes or cancel any, said National Security Ad... Read More


Sonali Life's 'Managers' Training and Business Development Meeting' held in Chattogram

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Sonali Life Insurance Company Ltd Saturday organised a 'Managers' Training and Business Development Meeting' for a territory in Chattogram. The programme was held at a city hotel, or... Read More


Sculpture 'thinker's Burden' in Geneva warns plastic pollution is a health crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 6 -- A six-meter sculpture named "The Thinker's Burden" has taken center stage at the Place des Nations in Geneva as world leaders and negotiators meet for the resumed fifth session of glo... Read More


Bangladesh hosts first-ever OSH research conference

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh marked a significant milestone in its journey toward ensuring occupational health and safety (OSH) as the country hosted its first-ever OSH Research Conference on Thursday.... Read More


Bangladesh RMG exports to get conditional US duty cut

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladeshi-made readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United States will receive conditional duty exemption if the apparel is produced using at least 20 per cent American raw materi... Read More