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Experts suggest strengthening pro-Palestine stance for national security

Dhaka, May 17 -- Bangladesh's support for an independent Palestine is a non-negotiable core value of its foreign policy, participants said at a discussion suggesting a proactive diplomatic stance in s... Read More


Stakeholders urge Bangladesh to prepare for challenges ahead of LDC graduation

Dhaka, May 15 -- As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, stakeholders at a seminar underscored the urgent need for strategic preparation to overcome post-... Read More


Govt won't implement next budget by borrowing from banks or printing money: Salehuddin

Dhaka, May 13 -- Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday that the government would not implement the next budget by borrowing from banks or printing money. He said a very realistic Annual D... Read More


BERC cuts jet A-1 fuel price by up to 19.12pc

Dhaka, May 13 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of jet A-1 fuel, also known as aviation fuel, by 19.12 per cent to $0.6066 per litre for international flights... Read More


Bangladesh Denim Expo kicks off in city

Dhaka, May 12 -- The 18th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo commenced on Monday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, aiming to help the industry enhance its capacity an... Read More


Government decides to ban Awami League

Dhaka, May 10 -- The interim government has banned the activities of Awami League until the completion of trial of the perpetrators of the killings and atrocities carried out during the July Upsurge. ... Read More


IFC to provide $58m loan to Renata

Dhaka, May 8 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed to providing a US$58 million long-term loan to Renata PLC, a leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh, aiming to bolster t... Read More


Labour law to be amended by July, says labour secretary

Dhaka, May 7 -- The government would incorporate the recommendations made by the Labour Reform Commission and make required amendments to the labour law by July. Also labour inspection system will be... Read More


DSEX drops sharply on India-Pakistan conflict fears

Dhaka, May 7 -- Dhaka stocks tumbled at the opening on Tuesday, with the benchmark index dropping sharply by 1.58 per cent as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions following India's airstr... Read More


CA discusses trade, visa issues with UAE delegates

Dhaka, May 7 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday discussed trade and visa issues with the visiting UAE delegation and thanked the UAE government for significant progress towards res... Read More