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Tariff turmoil: In letter to Trump, Bangladesh leader Yunus vows to raise US imports

Dhaka, April 7 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump, urging him to reconsider the newly imposed tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. In the letter, Yunus urged Tr... Read More


Bangladesh Bank to launch Tk 9bn equity fund for startups: Governor Mansur

Dhaka, April 7 -- Bangladesh Bank is setting up an equity fund of around Tk 9 billion with assistance from commercial banks to inject capital into promising startup ventures, according to Governor Ahs... Read More


Yunus to write to Trump over US tariff imposition on Bangladesh exports

Dhaka, April 7 -- The interim government is set to send two letters to the United States within 48 hours outlining its steps amidst the initiatives of businesses after hefty tariffs were slapped on Ba... Read More


Starlink's commercial satellite internet service set to begin after final approval

Dhaka, April 7 -- Starlink's satellite internet service is approaching its commercial launch in Bangladesh, with the government's approval process now in its final stages. Bangladesh Investment Devel... Read More


Bangladesh anti-corruption chief equates ex-PM Hasina with ordinary corrupt people

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has said there is no difference between former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her government... Read More


Bangladesh Army chief leaves for Russia, Croatia on state visit

Dhaka, April 6 -- Chief of Armed Forces Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has left Dhaka for an official visit to Russia and Croatia. He departed for Russia on Sunday morning, the Inter Service Public Relations (IS... Read More


Officials trickle back to work as govt offices reopen after 9-day Eid break

Dhaka, April 6 -- From top advisors to office assistants, government staff across the board have begun returning to work at the Secretariat after a nine-day Eid holiday. Attendance was relatively low... Read More


Tulip accused of corruption based on documentary evidence: ACC chairman

Dhaka, April 6 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) chairman has claimed that Tulip Siddiq, the niece of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and former UK City minister, has been accused in a case ... Read More


Bangladesh in talks with US on LNG imports to address tariffs, trade gap

Dhaka, April 6 -- Bangladesh is exploring US-sourced liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports as part of its strategy to reduce the growing trade deficit with the United States and counter the impact of ne... Read More


LPG prices remain unchanged in April

Dhaka, April 6 -- Authorities have lowered the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 0.01 each kg in line with the global market, but the price of 12kg cylinders, most commonly used in househo... Read More