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Trump pauses reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except for China

, April 10 -- US President Donald Trump declared a complete halt on all "reciprocal" tariffs that took effect at midnight, with the exception of those imposed on China. Trump announced that tariffs o... Read More


Jubo League leader Golakata Kausar arrested from Bashundhara

Dhaka, April 9 -- Jubo League leader Kaiser Mahmud, alias Golakata Kausar accused in 12 cases related to the anti-discrimination movement was arrested on Wednesday. Kausar, convenor of Badda Thana Ju... Read More


bKash wins BIDA's 'Excellence in Investment Award 2025'

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has awarded mobile financial services provider bKash the 'Excellence in Investment Award-2025' for its significant contribution to ... Read More


71% of deaths in Bangladesh are caused by non-communicable diseases: Experts

Dhaka, April 9 -- Experts have stated that 71% of deaths in Bangladesh are linked to high blood pressure. In addition, other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) also contribute significantly to the morta... Read More


Dr Khalil redesignated as National Security Adviser

Dhaka, April 9 -- Chief Adviser's High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and Priority Affairs Dr Khalilur Rahman has been redesignated as the National Security Adviser. He will retain his functio... Read More


72 more arrested for vandalism, looting during nationwide anti-Israel protests

Dhaka, April 9 -- Police have arrested 72 more people in connection with the acts of vandalism and looting that took place during anti-Israel protests in several cities of the country on Monday. The ... Read More


Injured nilgai rescued in Panchagarh

Panchagarh, April 9 -- Members of the forest department rescued an injured nilgai, a species considered nearly extinct in Bangladesh, on Wednesday from the Joydharbhanga area of Chaklahat union of Pan... Read More


Bangladesh, Russian military officials discuss cooperation

Dhaka, April 9 -- Russian Deputy Defence Minister Col Gen Alexander Fomin and Bangladesh Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman have met in Moscow to discuss the prospects of military cooperation,... Read More


Dr Yunus joins Bangladesh Investment Summit

Dhaka, April 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday morning joined the main event of the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025, a milestone event, reinforcing the country's commitment to econ... Read More


EU underlines need for transparent investment environment

Dhaka, April 9 -- Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Wednesday underlined the need for a "transparent, predictable and competitive" trade and investment environment ... Read More