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Businesses upset

Dhaka, June 3 -- The country's business community has frustrated while reacting to the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, acknowledging its attempts to address pressing challenges s... Read More


Ukraine-Russia talks start in Istanbul

Dhaka, June 3 -- Ukrainian and Russian delegations have begun a second round of peace talks in Istanbul, where they are set to exchange plans for how they want to end the three-year war. "A meeting b... Read More


UN chief calls for 'independent' investigation after Gaza aid deaths

Dhaka, June 3 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Monday for an independent investigation into the deaths of at least 31 Palestinians near a US-backed aid distribution site in Gaza, aft... Read More


Indonesia eyes better trade ties with Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 3 -- Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir on Monday called for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural ties between Bangladesh and Southeast Asia's largest nation... Read More


Trucks, covered vans, lorries movement on highways restricted for 6 days

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government has suspended movement of trucks, covered vans and lorries on the highways for six days, three days before the Eid-ul-Azha and three days after the festivals to facilit... Read More


'Activities underway to increase fundraising scopes through equity'

Dhaka, June 3 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said that activities are underway to increase fundraising opportunities through equity. "Work is underway to establish commodity exchanges and imp... Read More


Bangladesh's blueprint for a plastic-free nation

Dhaka, June 3 -- On this World Environment Day, to be observed on June 05, the global spotlight shines on the critical theme of "Ending Plastic Pollution," a challenge that resonates deeply within Ban... Read More


Jefferson-Wooden scorches to 100m win at Grand Slam Track meet

Dhaka, June 3 -- US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocked a world-leading 10.73sec as she stormed to an emphatic victory in the 100m at the Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meeting on Sunday. The 24... Read More


Klaasen retires from international cricket

Dhaka, June 3 -- South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from all forms of international cricket, a blow for the country ahead of their co-hosting of the 2027 World Cup where he would have be... Read More


Joe Root hits 166 not out to lead England to series win against WI

Dhaka, June 3 -- Joe Root hit a stunning 166 not out as England beat West Indies (WI) by three wickets at Sophia Gardens in the second ODI on Sunday to clinch the series. England scored 312-7 with se... Read More