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China exports surge towards $1bn as Bangladesh eyes tripling trade after Tarique's visit

Dhaka, June 19 -- Shifting Sails: Navigating a Giant The billion milestone: Driven by full duty-free access, exports to China surged 16 percent to $742.5 million, putting a historic $1 billion mark w... Read More


UK proposes technical education support, expands investment interest in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 19 -- Britain has proposed cooperation with Bangladesh in technical education and training, while also signalling stronger trade and investment ties with the country. British High Commiss... Read More


Police HQ flags clash risk, orders alert over Awami League anniversary

Dhaka, June 19 -- Police Headquarters has ordered all units across Bangladesh to take security precautions and remain vigilant before the founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose activities are... Read More


Crude bombs blasts at protest in Dhaka's Mohakhali over measles deaths

Dhaka, June 19 -- Several crude bombs have exploded near Dhaka's Mohakhali Bus Terminal on Thursday, thrown during a brief protest march demanding action against former chief advisor Muhammad Yunus an... Read More


Bangladesh calls for more women leadership in peacebuilding, humanitarian assistance at UN forum

Dhaka, June 18 -- Bangladesh has called for stronger humanitarian assistance, enhanced protection of civilians, and greater participation of women in peacebuilding efforts amid severe humanitarian cri... Read More


Hamas-linked activity taking place in Pakistan, Bangladesh: Israeli envoy to India

Dhaka, June 18 -- Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has alleged Hamas-linked activity is taking place in Pakistan and Bangladesh, reports Indian broadcaster NDTV. In an interview with the India... Read More


BRAC student-built submarine wins Best Project Award at IEB Project Showcasing Competition 2026

Dhaka, June 18 -- An autonomous underwater vehicle built by BRAC University's student robotics team BRACU DUBURI has won the Best Project Award at the 2026 Project Showcasing Competition, organised by... Read More


Daffodil International University maintains spot in QS World University Rankings 2027

Dhaka, June 18 -- Daffodil International University has sustained its position in the 1001-1200 band worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. "This achievement reinforces DIU's growing rep... Read More


New budget measure could tax earnings from export incentives at up to 27.5%

Dhaka, June 18 -- Incentives Inverted: Hidden Export Penalty? The 27.5 percent hit: Recasting incentives as advance tax hikes the total effective rate from 10 percent to 27.5 percent for struggling e... Read More


Banned Chhatra League holds procession in Dhaka's Mohakhali

Dhaka, June 18 -- Several hundred activists of the Awami League's banned student wing Chhatra League have conducted a procession in Dhaka's Mohakhali. The march began from the Mohakhali Bus Stand aro... Read More