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Light engineering expo to kick off on May 29

Dhaka, May 27 -- A two-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2025 is going to kick off from May 29 in Dhaka, aiming to enable local producers to connect with new export markets, display their capabili... Read More


Petrol pump, tank lorry owners pause strike for two months

Dhaka, May 25 -- The Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council bagged assurance from state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) of 'reviewing' fuel sales commission within 15 wo... Read More


BGMEA election: Forum unveils 14-point manifesto to build sustainable garment sector

Dhaka, May 24 -- Forum, a panel contesting the BGMEA upcoming election for 2025-27, has made a 14-point election manifesto to build a sustainable garment sector. Mahmud Hasan Khan, panel leader of th... Read More


DSE, CSE close lower

Dhaka, May 24 -- Stocks ended lower on Saturday as many investors remained on the sidelines. The DSE's prime index decreased by 38.69 points, closing at 4,746.43. The bearish trend in Bangladesh's c... Read More


Govt to provide 30,000 tonnes of salt for Eid rawhide preservation

Dhaka, May 21 -- The government is expected to supply 30,000 tonnes of salt to help preserve the rawhide and skin of sacrificial animals across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. Commerce A... Read More


Over 103,900 hectares forestland restored under SUFAL project

Dhaka, May 21 -- As many as 103,960 hectares of forestland have been restored, with notable improvements in the diversity of indigenous plant species across hill tracts, Sal forests, and coastal zones... Read More


Govt actively considering dearness allowance for public sector employees: Finance adviser

Dhaka, May 20 -- The government is actively considering providing dearness allowance (DA) to government employees, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after a meet... Read More


Stocks open positive amid hopes of market recovery

Dhaka, May 20 -- Stocks opened on a positive note on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous day's five-year low, as bargain hunters went on buying lucrative shares. Following Monday's downturn, invest... Read More


ILO, BEPZA ink deal on two-year action plan

Dhaka, May 19 -- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) on Monday signed an agreement on a two-year action plan aimed at harmonising legis... Read More


Bangladesh plans additional spot LNG import in early July amid energy crisis

Dhaka, May 19 -- The government is considering importing one more spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo in early July to meet the country's natural gas demand during the upcoming monsoon. State-run ... Read More