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US tariff issue: CA holds emergency meeting

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday convened an emergency meeting with top experts, advisers, and officials, providing crucial directives on how to address the recentl... Read More


Trump's tariff blitz: Cutting the nose to spite one's face?

New Delhi, April 5 -- Donald Trump was elected President of the United States largely on the strength of his campaign slogan: "Make America Great Again" (MAGA)-a promise that ignited high expectations... Read More


India sets sail with Africa: Strategic maritime partnerships enhance Indian Ocean Region presence

New Delhi, April 5 -- Sixty years ago, in 1965, when Pakistan attacked India for the second time since its painful birth by British midwifery in 1947, the Indian government was downright 'sea-blind'. ... Read More


Eid exodus: 10.7mn SIM holders left Dhaka during Eid holidays

Dhaka, April 5 -- Around 10.7 million mobile users left Dhaka during the extended nine-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr, which lasted from March 28 to April 3, according to official data. This info... Read More


BD climbs one step global passport strength index

Dhaka, April 5 -- Bangladesh has climbed one spot in the global passport strength index, rising from 182nd to 181st in 2025, according to a recent report by Dubai-based consultancy firm Nomad Capitali... Read More


Banks, NBFIs, stock markets to resume regular hours from Sunday

Dhaka, April 5 -- Banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and stock markets across the country will reopen on Sunday, marking the end of the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. As per t... Read More


Export-import resumes through Benapole port

Dhaka, April 5 -- Trade between Bangladesh and India through Benapole land port resumed on Saturday, ending an eight-day suspension due to the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. With the resumption of import-expo... Read More


EVENTS TOMORROW - April 6: Sahara Arts & Crafts

India, April 5 -- Shopping Festival, Scouts and Guides Grounds, behind Old DC office, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Star of Mysore.... Read More


No decline in BD-US export growth, assures press secy

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Saturday said the current government is highly business-friendly and assured that measures would be taken to increase Bangladesh's ex... Read More


Chief justice calls for executive-free judiciary reform

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Justice (CJ) Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday said the judiciary must lead its own reform process, ensuring it remains transparent, accountable, and free from executive influen... Read More