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Bangladesh's LDC graduation: risks & readiness

Dhaka, July 8 -- Bangladesh is at a landmark in the nation's life-one of jubilation and an invitation to strategic contemplation. Bangladesh. With its anticipated graduation from the United Nations' L... Read More


Bangladesh considers big-ticket US imports to counter steep Trump tariff hike

Dhaka, July 8 -- The interim government is considering new purchases of Boeing aircraft and military hardware from the United States in a bid to reduce the trade gap and avert the impact of a steep 35... Read More


Inspector posted as OC at Sonargaon police station defying Police Headquarters' directive

Dhaka, July 8 -- An inspector aged over 52 has been posted as Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sonargaon Police Station in Narayanganj, in violation of a directive from the Police Headquarters. According to... Read More


Trump slaps 35pc tariff on Bangladeshi goods, effective Aug 1

Dhaka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi goods, 2 per cent lower than his initial rate announced three months ago, but significantly higher than... Read More


Cases will be reviewed separately: Chairman

Dhaka, July 8 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has said the cases against revenue officials involved in the recent protests and those who crossed the line will be revie... Read More


Japan, S Korea face 25pc tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders

Dhaka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start Au... Read More


Poultry farmers lose Tk 20b in six months: BPA

Dhaka, July 8 -- Poultry farmers across Bangladesh have suffered a huge financial loss -- about Tk 20 billion -- over the past six months due to a sharp fall in prices of eggs and chickens, said Bangl... Read More


Sacked BDR members barred from marching to Jamuna

Dhaka, July 8 -- Police foiled an attempt by dismissed members of BDR (Bangladesh Rifles and now Border Guard Bangladesh) to march towards the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the c... Read More


CDDL takes charge of NCT

Dhaka, July 8 -- Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) operated by the Bangladesh Navy officially took charge of New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) on July 07, as the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) ha... Read More


One arrested for 'killing' wife

Dhaka, July 8 -- Police arrested a person named Kamruzzaman (30) on Monday for his alleged involvement in killing his wife at Bhatara in the capital. The victim's mother filed a case. Later, a police... Read More