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Border cattle markets to be shut to prevent illegal imports ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 3 -- Bangladesh is set to witness a surplus of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha 2026, with the government estimating a total availability of around 12.33 million livestock across th... Read More


49 women MPs from reserved seats take oath

Dhaka, May 3 -- A total of 49 newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from the reserved seats for women in the 13th National Parliament have formally taken oath, completing the formation of the legi... Read More


Journalists stage protest on World Press Freedom Day, demand courtroom access

Dhaka, May 3 -- Journalists covering the Supreme Court beat formed a human chain with black cloth tied over their mouths to mark World Press Freedom Day, demanding the immediate withdrawal of restrict... Read More


BARVIDA demands cuts in import duties on hybrid, reconditioned vehicles

Dhaka, May 2 -- The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) has demanded cuts in import duties on hybrid and reconditioned vehicles in the national budget for the... Read More


Danish refugee council chief visits Cox's Bazar as funding cuts deepen Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, May 2 -- Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Secretary General has visited Cox's Bazar recently, as funding cuts have deepened the Rohingya crisis, including the rise of risky sea voyages in search of... Read More


Experts recommend long-term trade agreements to offset global impact

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh should focus on signing trade agreements to offset the impact of the global crisis, saying geopolitical tensions and structural weaknesses could further deepen financial pre... Read More


Modernising agriculture with AI, climate investment vital for South Asia: Nazrul Islam Khan

Dhaka, April 30 -- A regional coordination meeting on South Asian agriculture on Tuesday underscored the urgency of stronger partnerships, technology adoption and increased investment to tackle climat... Read More


Novotheatre DG Shaugatul Alam made MD of Dhaka Mass Transit Company

Dhaka, April 30 -- Md Shaugatul Alam, director general of Novotheatre, has been appointed managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). In a circular issued by the Ministry of Publ... Read More


Biman signs $3.7 billion landmark deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft

Dhaka, April 30 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a landmark $3.7 billion deal with Boeing, committing to acquire 14 jets in a move aimed at expanding capacity and positioning Bangladesh as a re... Read More


Govt to reduce bank interest rate to encourage new investment: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will reduce the bank interest rate to help encourage new investment and sustain the existing business gro... Read More