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Tariff impact manageable compared to competitors

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh remains competitively positioned in the US market after the imposition of a 20per cent retaliatory tariff on its exports, down from an earlier proposed 35per cent, the pres... Read More


Separate women entrepreneurship development policy needed

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh is a country where women comprise nearly half the population. Despite growing contributions by women-led enterprises, systemic issues continue to exist, the potential of fe... Read More


Chen Yuxi wins 4th title at World Aquatics Champ

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- China's Chen Yuxi captured her fourth world title in the women's 10-meter platform, while Romania's David Popovici delivered a historic swim in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the Wo... Read More


16,000 held as army ramps up nationwide anti-crime drives

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Bangladesh Army has significantly intensified its nationwide crackdown on crime over the past month, arresting thousands of criminals and dismantling networks involved in terroris... Read More


UN says 1,373 killed while waiting for aid in Gaza since late May

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The UN human rights office said Friday that 1,373 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for aid in the shortage-stricken Gaza Strip since late May, most of them by the Israeli m... Read More


138 more dengue cases reported

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- One hundred and thirty-eight more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday, bringing the total number of cases to 21, 118 this year. According to the Direc... Read More


To save tigers in Bangladesh, deer farming must end

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- July 29, 2025 was the Global Tiger Day. WildTeam joined the Bangladesh Forest Department to celebrate this day. The theme was "Increase in Tiger Population, Prosperity of the Sundarba... Read More


Forgotten story of Bangladesh's Urdu-speaking community

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- In the context of Bangladesh, the Urdu-speaking community represents a distinct ethnic and linguistic origin group. Commonly referred to as "Biharis", this term reflects the widesprea... Read More


Zverev rallies in Toronto to claim milestone 500th ATP match win

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Top seed Alexander Zverev switched into survival mode to claim a milestone 500th ATP match win on Thursday, fighting back to beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 6-2 at the Toronto Mas... Read More


BD U-19 qualify for tri-nation final after thrashing Zimbabwe

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- After a narrow loss to South Africa, the Bangladesh U-19 team bounced back in commanding fashion, thrashing hosts Zimbabwe by 8 wickets in the tri-nation U-19 series in Harare on Frid... Read More