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BB allows international cards for purchasing air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The central bank has allowed Bangladeshi residents to purchase air tickets from airlines operating within the country using international cards, aiming to ensure competitive pricing ... Read More


Three export-oriented trade bodies demand revision of Labour Ordinance

Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Three major export-oriented organisations - Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) an... Read More


Salehuddin urges next government to 'recognise' interim administration's groundwork

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Finance Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, on Sunday called on the incoming elected administration to duly recognise the foundational work and stabilisi... Read More


Bangladesh's C-section delivery rate climbs to 51.8pc in 2025: Survey

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- The rate of caesarean section deliveries in Bangladesh has risen to 51.8 per cent this year (2025), up sharply from 36 per cent in 2019, according to the latest Multiple Indicator Cl... Read More


Discusses FDI, gas exploration, trade expansion

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- A delegation from the Dutch-Bangla Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DBCCI) held a meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday at the Ministry of Foreign Affai... Read More


Employers prioritising problem-solving skills over academic achievement: Dr Fouzul Kabir

Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Securing employment based solely on academic results has become increasingly difficult, as employers now prioritise problem-solving abilities, said Dr Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adv... Read More


Germany envoy terms Bangladesh's 2026 polls 'world's largest democratic election'

Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Germany's ambassador to Bangladesh, Dr Rudiger Lotz, has expressed optimism that Bangladesh will soon rejoin the ranks of vibrant democracies as it prepares for what he described as ... Read More


All shops & shopping malls to remain open on Thursday despite Awami League's 'lockdown' call

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- All shops and shopping malls across the country, including those in the capital, will remain open on Thursday as usual, despite the Awami League's announced 'lockdown' programme on t... Read More


30pc of youths undecided about vote choice in upcoming national election: Survey

Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- Around 30 per cent of youths are undecided about who they will vote for in the upcoming 13th national election, while 20 per cent said they would cast their votes for the Bangladesh ... Read More


Government stresses formation of Tripartite Consultative Council to boost sustainability in leather industry

Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- The government has emphasized the formation of a Tripartite Consultative Council (TCC) for the tannery sector to strengthen social dialogue and ensure sustainable development of Bang... Read More