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US, China extend trade truce by 90 days, delaying tariff showdown

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- President Donald Trump on Monday extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days, postponing a potentially damaging escalation between the world's two largest economies. Trump... Read More


Chinese company to invest $10.5 million to establish plant in BEPZA Economic Zone

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Baishili Household Products Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is set to invest US$10.47 million to establish a household products and bag manufacturing plant in the BEPZA Econo... Read More


All 16 sluice gates of Kaptai dam shut as water level drops

Rangamati, Aug. 12 -- All 16 sluice gates of the Kaptai Dam at the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station in Rangamati were closed on Tuesday morning, seven days after opening. The gates were shut at... Read More


Bangladeshi youth dies in road crash in South Africa

Feni, Aug. 12 -- A Bangladeshi youth died in a road accident in South Africa on Monday night while seeking livelihood abroad. The deceased was identified as Enamul Haque, 34, son of Mojibul Haque of ... Read More


Jaya Ahsan opens up on career, relationship and marriage

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Popular Bangladeshi actress Jaya Ahsan has recently offered a rare glimpse into her personal and professional life, from upcoming films to relationship revelations, in a conversation... Read More


FIFA advances new human rights strategy for 2026 World Cup amid skepticism

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- FIFA is rolling out a new human rights protocol for the 2026 World Cup in North America, requiring all host committees to prepare action plans to safeguard human rights. But with the... Read More


Sirajganj witnesses another rise in Jamuna water level

Sirajganj, Aug. 12 -- The water level of the Jamuna River in Sirajganj continues to rise due to heavy rainfall and flash floods coming down from the hills. According to Nazmul Hossain, Sub-Divisional... Read More


Play your part in ensuring free elections: Fakhrul to BNP followers

, Aug. 12 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday urged his party colleagues that they must play a role in ensuring a completely neutral, free, fair and credible election, free... Read More


Mystery shrouds deaths of two men inside car in city's Mouchak area

, Aug. 12 -- Police are still waiting for the autopsy report to determine the cause of deaths of two men whose bodies were recovered from a parked car in the third basement of Dr Sirajul Islam Medical... Read More


Yeamin killing: ICT asks to submit report within one month

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-1 asked police to submit before it the investigation report against 15 accused in a case filed over the killing of Ashabul Yeamin in Savar during la... Read More