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PM opens Baishakhi agricultural fair in Tangail

Tangail, April 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated a Baishakhi agricultural fair at the Tangail municipal park here on Tuesday. He opened the fair after attending the Farmers' Card pre-pi... Read More


South Korea ICT exports surge to record level in March

SEOUL, April 14 -- South Korea's information and communications technology (ICT) exports reached a record high in March, driven by strong global demand for semiconductors, according to government data... Read More


US-Iran tensions deepen amid blockade, threats; Pakistan pushes for fresh talks

, April 14 -- Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated further on Tuesday as Washington announced a blockade of Iranian ports, Tehran warned of retaliatory strikes across the region, and ... Read More


Pope Leo, Trump trade barbs as Iran war tensions mount

, April 14 -- A sharp and highly unusual public rift has emerged between Pope Leo XIV and US President Donald Trump, as their contrasting views on the Iran war have escalated into a direct war of word... Read More


Late addition to 'Bank Resolution Bill' sparks outrage: Loopholes may allow 'looters' to regain ownership

Dhaka, April 14 -- minute amendment to the 'Bank Resolution Bill' has exploded a firestorm of controversy within Bangladesh's banking sector and among economists. Critics and analysts warn that the n... Read More


Farmers Card to play significant role in country's socio-economic development: Mahdi

Dhaka, April 14 -- Expressing optimism, Mahdi Amin, Adviser to the Prime Minister on expatriate welfare and overseas employment, said that the 'Farmers Card' initiative will contribute significantly t... Read More


Govt aims to make farmers self-reliant, prosperous: PM

, April 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said the government has launched the Farmers' Card scheme with the goal of making farmers self-reliant and prosperous. "The goal of the current ... Read More


Middle East conflict biggest risk to regional outlook: Experts

Dhaka, April 14 -- Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to remain resilient at 5.1 percent in 2026 and 2027, but a prolonged conflict in the Middle East stands as the most si... Read More


Middle East conflict biggest risk to regional outlook: ADB experts

Dhaka, April 14 -- Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to remain resilient at 5.1 percent in 2026 and 2027, but a prolonged conflict in the Middle East stands as the most si... Read More


Dhaka University embraces Bengali New year with gorgeous activities

Dhaka, April 14 -- As is tradition, Dhaka University has welcomed the Bengali New year, 1433, with a colorful 'Baishakhi Shovajatra' (procession) today featuring diverse cultural activities. The proc... Read More