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Two US State Department officials arriving in Dhaka mid-April.

Dhaka, April 8 -- Two senior officials from the US State Department are expected in Dhaka mid-April for a series of meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and addressing regional concerns, inc... Read More


Bangshal fire: Elderly man declared dead at Dhaka Medical

Dhaka, April 7 -- Police have reported the death of a man after a fire broke out at a furniture store in Dhaka's Bangshal. The doctor on duty at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) declared 65-year... Read More


Fire breaks out at Bangshal furniture shop, 18 injured

Dhaka, April 7 -- A furniture shop in Dhaka's Bangshal has burnt down in a fire. As many as 18 people have been injured in the incident, with six of them admitted to the Dhaka Medical College Hospita... Read More


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