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Deal titled 'Agreement on Reciprocal Trade Framework' likely

Dhaka, July 28 -- Bangladesh is expected to assure increasing import volume from the US by US$1.5 billion over next one and a half years as part of a tradeoff package for a probable tariff deal. An o... Read More


Train collision disrupts service on Lalmonirhat-Burimari route for 3.5 hours

Dhaka, July 28 -- Train services on the Lalmonirhat-Burimari route resumed partially on Monday afternoon, three and a half hours after a head-on collision between two trains disrupted rail communicati... Read More


Incessant rains throw life out of gear in Dhaka

Dhaka, July 28 -- Continuous rain triggered by an active monsoon has disrupted normal life in Dhaka, causing severe inconvenience to commuters in the capital. The rain, which began on Sunday evening,... Read More


Houthis say to target "all foreign ships" linked to Israel

Dhaka, July 28 -- Yemen's Houthi armed group said in a statement late Sunday night that it will begin targeting "all foreign ships linked to Israel... regardless of their destination," citing retaliat... Read More


'Navigating the Challenges Affecting BATB's H1 profitability'

Dhaka, July 28 -- As Bangladesh's economic and regulatory landscape continues to evolve, businesses across sectors are having to adapt to new challenges. As one of the highest tax-paying companies in ... Read More


Four DIGs sent on retirement under Section 45

Dhaka, July 28 -- The government has sent four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) of police into retirement in the public interest, according to official notifications issued on Monday. The Public Secu... Read More


Govt elevates pay scale of primary head teachers to Grade 10

Dhaka, July 28 -- In a significant policy decision aimed at strengthening the foundation of the country's education system, the government has approved the elevation of the pay scale for head teachers... Read More


Biman's Dammam flight returns to Dhaka after mid-air glitch

Dhaka, July 28 -- A Dammam bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines returned to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) on Monday after the pilot detected a technical alert related to cabin pressure mid-... Read More


US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension

Dhaka, July 28 -- Top US and Chinese economic officials will resume talks in Stockholm on Monday to try to tackle longstanding economic disputes at the centre of a trade war between the world's top tw... Read More


155 illegal structures removed in Purbachal, 1.86 hectares of protected zone reclaimed

Dhaka, July 28 -- Authorities in Gazipur's Kaliganj Upazila have demolished 155 illegal structures and reclaimed 1.86 hectares of government land in the Purbachal New Town Project. The eviction drive... Read More