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16-point reform drive underway for smooth economic transition

Dhaka, July 31 -- The interim administration, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has launched a series of reform initiatives to prepare Bangladesh for its transition from Least Developed C... Read More


India to face 25pc US tariff starting Aug 1

Dhaka, July 31 -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India starting on August 1. He said India, which has the world's f... Read More


Khaleda in good health, ready to contest next polls

Dhaka, July 31 -- BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo has stated that party chairperson Khaleda Zia is in good health and intends to contest the upcoming national elections, which are expected to take... Read More


Women to contest 7pc of general seats, says NCC

Dhaka, July 31 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has introduced a new proposal requiring political parties to nominate women candidates in at least 7 per cent of general parliamentary constit... Read More


Daraz partners with Hisense

Dhaka, July 31 -- Daraz Bangladesh has announced a strategic partnership with global consumer electronics brand Hisense, through Fair Electronics, the official manufacturer and distributor of Hisense ... Read More


Karnaphuli Ins approves 10pc cash dividend

Dhaka, July 31 -- Karnaphuli Insurance PLC held its 38th Annual General Meeting (AGM) through digital platform on Wednesday. The Chairman NizamUddin Ahmed presided over the meeting.Shareholders unani... Read More


EBL wins most innovative digital banking award

Dhaka, July 31 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been awarded the 'Most Innovative Digital Bank - Bangladesh' at the prestigious International Finance Banking Awards 2025. The award was presented by the ... Read More


Netanyahu's war on Gaza: A crime against humanity

Dhaka, July 31 -- The recent accusations by B'Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights - Israel mark a watershed moment in the global reckoning over Israel's relentless assault on Gaza. For two of Israe... Read More


Cross-border Hilsa in limbo before Durga Puja

Dhaka, July 31 -- As Durga Puja 2025 approaches, uncertainty surrounds whether Bangladesh will maintain its cherished tradition of exporting Hilsa from the Padma River to India. In anticipation of the... Read More


Shibli, Salman barred for life from capital market

Dhaka, July 31 -- In a significant development in Bangladesh's ongoing anti-corruption efforts, former Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam a... Read More