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India withdraws 20% duty on onion export effective from April 1

Dhaka, March 23 -- The government of India has withdrawn 20% duty on onion export, effective from April 1, 2025. A notification to this effect was issued on Saturday by the Department of Revenue on t... Read More


Jatri Kalyan Samity demands end to overcharging, harassment during Eid travel

Dhaka, March 23 -- Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity (BJKS) on Sunday demanded an end to the anarchy of excessive fare collection and passenger harassment during Eid travel. The organisation made the de... Read More


Swimmer Rafiqul reaches Chandpur after covering 400-km in 19-Day river journey

Chandpur, March 23 -- Rafiqul Islam, an adventurous swimmer from Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila, reached Chandpur's Molhead on Saturday, marking the 19th day of his mission to swim from the border regio... Read More


Bangladesh, Mexico see excellent opportunity to enhance bilateral cooperation

, March 22 -- Bangladesh and Mexico have acknowledged that 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, a milestone that presents an excellent opportunity to ... Read More


Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions: BMD

, March 22 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Saturday. "Rain or thund... Read More


Dr Yunus to join BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum as keynote speaker

, March 22 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will join as a keynote speaker at the BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum, a forum that will inspire young entrepreneurs. Young business leaders are invited to exc... Read More


Abhishek Bachchan jokes about stress from Aishwarya's 'I Want to Talk' calls amid divorce rumours

, March 22 -- Abhishek Bachchan recently won the Best Actor award for his role in I Want to Talk at a News18 event, but it was his humorous interaction with Arjun Kapoor that stole the show. After re... Read More


Prioritise removal of all associates of fallen Fascist from within state machinery: Jubo Dol's Murad

Dhaka, March 22 -- Dhaka District unit Jubo Dal President Yassin Ferdous Murad on Saturday said the first step in state reform should be the removal of associates of fallen autocrats who still hold po... Read More


No alternative to socially resisting unscrupulous traders: CAB leaders

Dhaka, March 22 -- Leaders of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) have stated that the only way to discourage unscrupulous traders and adulterators at all levels for now is through social re... Read More


Adoption of IFRS can open doors to international finance, investment: DCCI President

Dhaka, March 22 -- The President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has said adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards would not only improve compliance, but also open u... Read More