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UN in contact with all stakeholders to resolve Myanmar crisis: special envoy

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar, Ms Julie Bishop, on Sunday said she is in talks with all the stakeholders in a bid to resolve Rohingya issue She said this in response to a question... Read More


Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi observes International Mothe Dayr Language

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi observed International Mother Language Day on Friday with a series of events to honor the occasion. The day began with Acting High Commis... Read More


Tension in Indo-Bangladesh ties easing: FA

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- The tension in the bilateral ties between Bangladesh and India is easing with both sides agreeing to advance towards a 'good working relationship,' said foreign adviser Touhid Hossai... Read More


Energy price hike a result of contracts signed by previousw govt: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin said the energy price hike was a result of contracts signed during the previous government's tenure. However, he noted that with reduced corrupt... Read More


Stocks close lower as investors cash in on quick profits

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Stocks closed lower on Wednesday as investors continued to secure quick profits. The easing of adversities on the macroeconomic front, along with the central bank's decision to keep... Read More


Insurance companies' directors must attend board meetings in person

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), on Wednesday ordered for physical presence in board meetings and other committee meetings by directors for insurance compan... Read More


30 Chinese companies signed investment deals since August: Envoy

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Since the assumption of the interim government in August, 30 Chinese enterprises have signed agreements to invest in Bangladesh, said Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka, Yao Wen, on Tuesday... Read More


Textile mills at risk of closure if govt doubles gas price: BTMA president

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Textile mills will face closure one after another if the government doubles gas prices, Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) president Showkat Aziz Russell has said. Doubling... Read More


Natural disasters cost Bangladesh $3 billion annually

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, storms, and heatwaves, cost Bangladesh nearly US$3.0 billion annually, affecting over 6.3 million people each year. These finding... Read More


Stocks open positive as investors eye quick gains

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Stocks opened with a positive trend on Thursday, as opportunistic investors continued taking positions in sector-specific scrips in anticipation of quick gains. The market recovery ... Read More