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Merchandise exports drop 7.07pc in May

Dhaka, June 3 -- The country's merchandise export earnings in May 2026 again declined after a rise in April, registering a 7.07 per cent year-on-year negative growth. In May 2026, Bangladesh received... Read More


Govt launches three-month dengue awareness campaign from Saturday

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government will launch a three-month nationwide dengue awareness campaign from Saturday as part of an intensified effort to prevent the spread of dengue ahead of the peak transmis... Read More


Bangladesh wins UNGA presidency

Dhaka, June 2 -- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has won the election for the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), defeating the candidate nomin... Read More


New power tariff hike announcement on Wednesday

Dhaka, June 2 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) will announce a new power tariff for both the bulk and retail levels on Wednesday afternoon. The regulator is set to hold a press c... Read More


Police disperse protest at Islami Bank over new chairman appointment

Dhaka, June 1 -- Tensions erupted in Motijheel on Monday morning after police intervened in a protest demanding the removal of the newly appointed chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. Members of t... Read More


Stock trading resumes Monday after Eid break

Dhaka, May 31 -- Trading and official activities on the country's two stock exchanges-the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-will resume tomorrow (Monday) after a week-long... Read More


1,500 factories yet to pay festival allowances: Industrial Police

Dhaka, May 25 -- Thousands of workers across the country's key industrial zones are still in uncertainty as 1500 factories did not pay festival allowances despite Eid holidays starting from tomorrow (... Read More


3,745 factories yet to pay festival allowances: Industrial Police

Dhaka, May 24 -- About 37 per cent or 3,745 factories under the jurisdiction of the Industrial Police (IP) located in eight industrial zones across the country are yet to pay festival allowances until... Read More


Bangladesh Bank announces Tk 600b support fund to revive economy

Dhaka, May 23 -- Bangladesh Bank has announced a massive refinancing and support fund of Tk 600 billion to revive the economy, including the reopening of closed industrial factories. Through this ini... Read More


Economists call for strategic budget to revive growth

Dhaka, May 21 -- Experts and economists have urged the government to use the national budget for the next fiscal year as a strategic instrument to revive economic growth while maintaining macroeconomi... Read More