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Protests erupt across Bangladesh over journalist Tuhin killing

Dhaka, Aug. 9 -- Demonstrators have held protests, human chains and rallies across districts, demanding justice for the killing of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Gazipur, swift trials for his assaila... Read More


Apparel exports to US surge to $4.25b in first six months of the year

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- From January-June this year, the US witnessed a modest increase in apparel imports, reaching $38.16 billion globally, reflecting a 6.74 per cent rise from the previous year. Notewort... Read More


NCC to sit with experts, political parties to determine methods to implement July Charter

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The National Consensus Commission will sit again with political parties following discussion with the experts to determine the methods for implementing the reform recommendations to b... Read More


Further cut in export cash incentive before LDC graduation unlikely

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Squeezing cash incentives anymore is unlikely before Bangladesh's graduation from the world poor-country club as the government prioritises propping up trade and industry to navigate ... Read More


Trump demands 'highly conflicted' Intel CEO resign over China ties

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of new Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, calling him "highly conflicted" due to his ties to Chinese firms and raising doub... Read More


Oil set for steepest weekly losses since June as tariffs cloud demand outlook

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Oil prices were little changed in early Asian hours on Friday, but were headed for their steepest weekly losses since late-June, as investors expressed concern over the impact to the ... Read More


Trump tariffs hit India's garment makers as US buyers say move production

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Ever since Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India this week, garment maker Pearl Global - whose US client list includes Gap and Kohl's - has been receiving midnight panic calls with an ... Read More


NOAB expresses deep concern over press freedom, journalists' safety

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent "untoward incident" involving the Daily Janakantha newspaper as well as the o... Read More


METRO RAIL'S MRT-2 LINE: Project moves with WB aid for feasibility study

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- Dhaka metro rail's MRT-2 project is set to move as the World Bank offers approximately US$2.5 million in technical grants for its feasibility study. Officials say it happens to be WB... Read More


Radioactive Iodine shortage hits thyroid cancer treatment hard

Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- A prolonged shortage of radioactive iodine -- a critical post-surgical treatment for thyroid cancer -- has left patients across Bangladesh in limbo, with many facing delays of over si... Read More