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Rains likely in parts of Bangladesh today

Dhaka, April 13 -- Rains may lash parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Sunday. "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty wind are likely to in a few places i... Read More


Trump exempts smartphones, computers from new tariffs amid trade concerns

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Trump administration announced late Friday that it will exempt certain electronics, including smartphones and laptops, from reciprocal tariffs. The move is expected to ease pre... Read More


Attacks on Darfur camps in Sudan leave at least 100 people dead

Dhaka, April 13 -- Sudan's notorious paramilitary group launched a two-day attack on famine-hit camps for displaced people that left more than 100 dead, including 20 children and nine aid workers, in ... Read More


BIDA: Port connectivity must to make Bangladesh a 'regional production powerhouse'

Dhaka, April 13 -- Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday said they want to make Bangladesh a "regional production powerhouse"... Read More


Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia tour poised to shape region's development trajectory

Dhaka, April 13 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit three Southeast Asian countries - Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia from-April 14 to 18. The much-anticipated visit is expected to have a... Read More


Govt to send 52 more injured from July Uprising for treatment abroad

Dhaka, April 13 -- The health ministry is planning to send another 52 July Uprising injured for medical treatment abroad - 31 of them to Pakistan. Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum shared this informatio... Read More


Weekly Capital Market Roundup: Indices fall, turnover sees improvement

Dhaka, April 13 -- Following the Eid holidays, trading at the country's stock exchanges resumed on a downward note. Despite gains in the last two sessions of the week, investors did not experience a ... Read More


Trump receives standing ovation as enters UFC event in Miami

MIAMI, April 13 -- President Donald Trump entered to a standing ovation and cheers from a crowd of thousands attending a UFC event on Saturday night, shaking hands with supporters against a backdrop o... Read More


Barcelona protects its La Liga lead with a narrow win at Leganes

BARCELONA, Spain, April 13 -- 0 win after an own goal from relegation-threatened Leganes on Saturday to protect its lead in the Spanish league. Raphinha, Barcelona's breakout player of the season and... Read More


Plan needed to offset 37% US tariffs as competitors preparing: Speakers at AmCham Dialogue

Dhaka, April 13 -- Speakers at a roundtable discussion have underscored the need for an effective plan to deal with the US tariff issues in the country's export. "A plan is needed to offset a possibl... Read More