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AI startup Perplexity offers Google $34.5b for Chrome browser

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5 billion takeover bid for Google's Chrome internet browser. Moving Chrome to an independent operator commit... Read More


BoP reverses into $3.4 billion surplus

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh sees its deficit balance of payments (BoP) reverse into around $3.4-billion surplus in fiscal year 3025 after three financial years, in early signs of much-needed economic... Read More


Man electrocuted in Magura

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- A 40-year-old man died from electrocution in Magura district town on Tuesday. The deceased, Md. Abdul Gani Biswas was a resident of Haspatal Para village in Sadar upazila. He was th... Read More


Missing bKash employee found dead in Netrokona river

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The body of a missing bKash employee was recovered from the Mogra River in Netrokona on Tuesday afternoon, two days after he was reported missing. The deceased Md. Rijan Mia, 22, wa... Read More


Malaysia likely to offer Graduate Plus for Bangladeshi students

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Malaysia is likely to introduce Graduate Plus visas for Bangladeshi students studying in the country, enabling thousands to access high-skilled jobs in its expanding economy. Chief ... Read More


DUCSU ELECTION: Nomination paper collection begins, voter list published

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Collection of nomination papers for the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election began on Tuesday (August 12). Candidates can collect forms between 10:00 am and 4:00... Read More


Government nods buying two bulk carriers by BSC

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Advisers' Council Committee on Government Purchase on Tuesday approved the procurement of two bulk carrier vessels for the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) at a total cost o... Read More


Bangladesh eyes further cut in US tariff to 15pc

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said that efforts are underway to reduce the United States' reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 15 per cent, following a recent cut from 35... Read More


BGMEA seeks clarity on US raw material usage formula for duty waiver

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday sought clarification on the formula for calculating US raw material usage and mechanisms to ensure... Read More


BB pushes banks to boost farm credit for price stability

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has urged commercial banks to step up efforts in ensuring a steady flow of funds to farmers, calling agricultural finance vital for r... Read More