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Fazlee Shamim Ehsan elected President, Tahmid Ahmed re-elected Vice-President of BEF for 2025-27

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, a prominent figure in Bangladesh's apparel sector, has been elected President of the Bangladesh Employers' Federation (BEF) for the 2025-2027 term. Tahmid Ahmed, ... Read More


US reduces tariff to 20 pc for Bangladesh

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The United States has reduced the reciprocal tariff on products imported from Bangladesh to 20 per cent from the previous announced 35 per cent. The tariff adjustment follows an exec... Read More


Rooppur NPP nears connection to national grid

Dhaka, June 28 -- The main and auxiliary transformers at the first power unit have been successfully commissioned at Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP), marking a significant step toward full operatio... Read More


Role of media in ensuring disability equality stressed

Dhaka, June 27 -- A recently held national seminar on the role of media in promoting disability equality called upon proactive steps from media activists to ensure unbiased mindsets to people with dis... Read More


Dhaka still not ready for major quake, experts warn

Dhaka, June 22 -- Despite its location in a seismically active region, Bangladesh remains woefully unprepared for a major earthquake, experts warned at a seminar held in Dhaka on Saturday. Titled "Re... Read More


Mahmud Hasan Khan elected uncontested as BGMEA president for 2025-2027

Dhaka, June 14 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, managing director of Rising Group, has been elected uncontested as president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2025... Read More


Mahmud Hasan elected BGMEA president uncontested

Dhaka, June 14 -- Mahmud Hasan Khan, managing director of Rising Group, has been elected uncontested as president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2025... Read More