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Fitch rates Bangladesh outlook as 'Negative' over Middle East crisis

Dhaka, May 14 -- Fitch Ratings has revised the outlook on Bangladesh's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to 'Negative' from 'Stable', while affirming the ratings at 'B+'. The outlook revision r... Read More


Salted rawhide prices raised by Tk 2 to 3 ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 13 -- The prices of salt-applied rawhides and skins have been fixed for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, with an increase of Tk 2 to Tk 3 compared to that of the previous year. The prices of salt... Read More


Measles: Bangladesh records eight child deaths in a day

Dhaka, May 13 -- Measles continues to spread across Bangladesh, with at least eight child deaths and 126 new infections reported over the past 24 hours. On Wednesday, the Directorate General of Healt... Read More


Govt approves Tk 334.74 billion Padma Barrage project to revive rivers, curb salinity

Dhaka, May 13 -- The government on Wednesday approved a Tk 33,474.45 crore (334.7445 billion) project to build the first phase of the Padma Barrage, aiming to revive drying river systems, reduce salin... Read More


Govt appoints 96 more 'deprived' candidates from 27th BCS

Dhaka, May 13 -- The government has appointed 96 more candidates who had long been deprived despite passing the 27th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination. The Ministry of Public Administration ... Read More


Walton launches AI-powered premium washing machines

Dhaka, May 13 -- Bangladesh's electrical and electronics brand Walton has unveiled several new models of premium-category washing machines featuring AI-powered smart wash solutions and advanced techno... Read More


Walton launches premium models washing machines with AI-powered smart wash feature

Dhaka, May 13 -- Bangladesh's leading electrical and electronics brand Walton has unveiled four new models of premium-category washing machine featuring innovative technologies and AI-powered smart wa... Read More


President Shahabuddin diagnosed with heart block, undergoes stent implantation in UK

Dhaka, May 13 -- A significant block has been detected in the heart of President Mohammed Shahabuddin during a routine medical check-up in the United Kingdom, prompting immediate angioplasty and place... Read More


ECNEC approves multipurpose Padma Barrage project

Dhaka, May 13 -- Decades of wait is all but over now as the government on Wednesday adopted the multipurpose Padma Barrage project meant to mitigate water-scarcity impacts in vast areas and facilitate... Read More


Biscuit makers seek zero VAT amid rising production costs

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh Auto Biscuit & Bread Manufacturers' Association (BABBMA) has formally requested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to completely withdraw Value Added Tax (VAT) on bisc... Read More