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Malaysia approves new intake of Bangladeshi labourers

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Malaysian government has approved a new phase of worker recruitment from Bangladesh, targeting individuals who were selected but unable to migrate by 31 May 2024. The initiative ... Read More


CA hails 'Landmark' US trade deal

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday congratulated Bangladesh's trade negotiation team for securing what he described as a "landmark trade agreement" with the United State... Read More


Tariff impact manageable compared to competitors

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh remains competitively positioned in the US market after the imposition of a 20per cent retaliatory tariff on its exports, down from an earlier proposed 35per cent, the pres... Read More


Breakdown of US tariff rates by country

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- With Bangladesh facing a 20 percent tariff on its exports- much lower than the initially announced 37 percent - US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on exports from doz... Read More


Separate women entrepreneurship development policy needed

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Bangladesh is a country where women comprise nearly half the population. Despite growing contributions by women-led enterprises, systemic issues continue to exist, the potential of fe... Read More


Chen Yuxi wins 4th title at World Aquatics Champ

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- China's Chen Yuxi captured her fourth world title in the women's 10-meter platform, while Romania's David Popovici delivered a historic swim in the men's 100-meter freestyle at the Wo... Read More


Yamal scores brace in friendly against FC Seoul

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Barcelona crushed FC Seoul 7-3 in a thrilling pre-season friendly, thanks to braces from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, with Robert Lewandowski, Gavi, and Andreas Christensen also on... Read More


Sarr screamer gives Spurs victory over Arsenal in Hong Kong

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- Pape Matar Sarr scored from the halfway line as Tottenham Hotspur punished a shaky performance by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to win the first north London derby staged outside the ... Read More


16,000 held as army ramps up nationwide anti-crime drives

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- The Bangladesh Army has significantly intensified its nationwide crackdown on crime over the past month, arresting thousands of criminals and dismantling networks involved in terroris... Read More


Amir Khasru terms US tariff cuts satisfactory

Dhaka, Aug. 2 -- BNP Standing Committee member and former commerce minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has termed the United States' decision to reduce the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports f... Read More