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India stops transshipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo

Dhaka, April 9 -- India has terminated the transshipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo that may disrupt exports to countries such as Bhutan, Nepal and Myanmar. Indian Central Board of Indire... Read More


China raises retaliatory tariff on US to 84% as it vows to 'fight to the end'

BANGKOK, April 9 -- China again vowed to "fight to the end" Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the US as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. Beijing als... Read More


BSREA, Solar Power Europe sign MoU to boost EU solar business in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh Sustainable and Renewable Energy Association (BSREA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Solar Power Europe. Mustafa Al Mahmud, president of BSREA and Mat... Read More


PRAN-RFL to produce renewable energy through solar power

Dhaka, April 9 -- RFL Group has announced its plans to produce renewable energy through solar power. This clean electricity will be purchased by Bangladeshi garment suppliers catering to the globally... Read More


Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladeshi market

Dhaka, April 9 -- Holcim Group Executive Committee Member and Region Head of Asia, the Middle East and Africa Martin Kriegner on Wednesday met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and reaffirmed commitme... Read More


Severe punishment for those behind missing animals at Gazipur Safari Park: Rizwana

Dhaka, April 9 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said that those responsible for the disappearance of rare animals at Gazipur Safari Park will face severe punishment. "Not just ... Read More


Bangladesh "better positioned" to capitalise on emerging global trade dynamics: Inditex

, April 9 -- Addressing the complexities of global trade and its implications for countries like Bangladesh, Chief Executive Officer of Spanish clothing retailer Inditex Oscar Garcia Maceiras on Wedne... Read More


Dhaka bourse sees rise after slump, highest turnover since Eid

Dhaka, April 9 -- After three days of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange rebounded on Wednesday, recording its highest turnover since the Eid holidays. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the DSE, gained... Read More


Islamic banks are being merged into two: Governor

Dhaka, April 9 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur said all Islamic banks will be merged into two entities. He said, 'political interference in banks will be stopped so that no one can est... Read More


Govt to procure 17.5 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy at Tk 36, rice Tk 49

, April 9 -- This year, the government will procure 17.5 lakh tonnes of Boro paddy and rice at Tk 36 and Tk 49, respectively, marking an increase of Tk 4 from the previous year. Of the total procurem... Read More