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Tk 25 billion toll collected from Padma Bridge in three years

Dhaka, June 26 -- In the three years since the Padma Bridge opened to traffic, a total of Tk 25 billion (Tk 2,500 crore) has been collected in tolls as of Thursday, reflecting the project's significan... Read More


Two killed in Jashore road accident

Dhaka, June 26 -- Two people were killed and two others injured in a road accident on the Jashore-Benapole highway in Jashore Sadar upazila on Thursday. The accident took place around 4:00 am in the ... Read More


Google unveils open-source Gemini CLI

Dhaka, June 26 -- Google announced on Wednesday the launch of Gemini CLI, an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to run locally from terminals. The new tool connects Google's Gemini AI... Read More


HSC exams begin amid rising Covid, dengue concerns

Dhaka, June 26 -- The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations-2025 began across the country this morning amid growing concerns over rising Covid-19 and dengue infections. The e... Read More


Automobile policy shake-up needs to spur green growth

Dhaka, June 26 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said there is an urgent need to update Bangladesh's automobile policy to address critical issues such as vehicle imports and local manufacturing,... Read More


Finance adviser hopeful about FDI rise

Dhaka, June 26 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed expressed his hope that foreign direct investment (FDI) would increase significantly if a stable regulatory situation persists in the country. He... Read More


Oil rises as draw in US crude stocks signals firm demand

Dhaka, June 26 -- Oil prices inched higher, extending gains from the previous day as a larger-than-expected draw in US crude stocks signalled firm demand, while investors remained cautious about the I... Read More


NBR Reform Unity Council rebuffs govt call for dialogue

Dhaka, June 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Reform Unity Council turned down the finance ministry's proposal to hold a dialogue scheduled for today. At a press conference held at the NBR he... Read More


Reinstate full cash incentives for exports

Dhaka, June 26 -- Amid rising production costs and escalating global economic uncertainty, apparel exporters have urged the government to reinstate full cash incentives for exports to help the sector ... Read More


Mintoo named one of 'Top Agri-Food Pioneers'

Dhaka, June 26 -- The World Food Prize Foundation has named renowned business personality Abdul Awal Mintoo as one of the '2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP)' in recognition of his significant contribu... Read More