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Buffalo named 'Donald Trump' draws crowds

Bangladesh, May 14 -- A pink albino buffalo named "Donald Trump" has become the centre of attraction at a farm in Narayanganj ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, drawing huge crowds and going viral on social media.... Read More


Gulf jobs at risk as ME conflict drags on

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Prolonged conflict in the Middle East (ME) could trigger major instability in Gulf labour markets, placing the lives and livelihoods of millions of Bangladeshis living in the Uni... Read More


Tk 34,497cr Padma Barrage gets go-ahead

Bangladesh, May 14 -- The government has approved a landmark water infrastructure project - the Padma Barrage (1st Phase) - at an estimated cost of Tk 34,497.25 crore, a mega initiative aimed at rever... Read More


Fitch flags weak reforms, external vulnerability

Bangladesh, May 14 -- * Fiscal weaknesses, inflation * Slower growth prospects * Banking sector concerns * Debt outlook Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has revised Bangladesh's sovereign ou... Read More


17 of 22 accused remain at large: Fugitive ministers to face trial in absentia

Bangladesh, May 14 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Wednesday ordered the appointment of state-appointed defence counsel for 17 absconding accused in a case involving alleged crimes against h... Read More


Too much salt linked to NCD deaths

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Processed and ultra-processed foods, including packaged snacks and processed meats, are among the main contributors to excessive salt consumption in Bangladesh, experts said at a... Read More


Polio, anti-rabies vaccines back on track

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Bangladesh has received 3,83,080 doses of polio vaccine from Chinese company Sinovac Biotech, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain confirmed on Wednesday... Read More


Up 52pc since 2021: Cowhide rates reach five-year high

Bangladesh, May 14 -- Government-fixed prices of cowhide have reached a five-year high ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with the rate rising by around 52 percent in Dhaka and 70 percent outside the capital compa... Read More


"Driving sustainable agriculture and water treatment with quality chemical solutions.": Shushant Vijay

New Delhi, May 14 -- In a recent interaction with SME Times, Shushant Vijay from Shri Hari Enterprises shared insights into the company's growing role in the agriculture and water treatment chemical i... Read More


"We are known for delivering advanced filtration solutions with precision, reliability, and engineering excellence.": Salim Mulani

New Delhi, May 14 -- In a recent interaction with SME Times, Salim Mulani from Unique Filtech Industries shared insights into the company's growing presence in the industrial filtration and dust colle... Read More