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Yunus calls emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called an emergency meeting in response to the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The meeting will take place ... Read More


Yunus at emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sat for an emergency meeting amid the traders' concerns following the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The m... Read More


Don't panic, be prepared: Here's how to stay safe during an earthquake

Dhaka, April 5 -- In the wake of the devastating earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar, the long-standing fears about the potential ramifications of a major tremor for the densely packed city of Dhaka ha... Read More


Will splitting NBR trigger revenue boost or bureaucratic power play?

Dhaka, April 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is poised for a major structural overhaul, with plans under way to split the agency into two separate wings in a bid to enhance revenue collection... Read More


Yunus in meeting with Modi seeks action on Hasina's 'inflammatory remarks'

Dhaka, April 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has accused ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of making "inflammatory remarks" from India and sought her extradition to Bangladesh. In his first bilat... Read More


Yunus says prompt national vote a top priority as Bangladesh pushes ahead with reforms

Dhaka, April 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has stressed that the top priority of his interim government was to conduct the national elections at the earliest possible time. Speaking at the 6th BI... Read More


Court sends 3 into jail over female journalist assault charges

Dhaka, April 4 -- A Dhaka court has sent three men to jail pending trial over charges of assaulting and sexually harassing a female journalist in the capital's Rampura neighbourhood. The order was is... Read More


Yunus-Modi meeting shed 'ray of hope' on Bangladesh-India ties, says Fakhrul

Dhaka, April 4 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sees the meeting between the heads of government of Bangladesh and India as a source of comfort and promise for both nations. Speak... Read More


Yunus returns home after BIMSTEC summit

Dhaka, April 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has flown back to Dhaka capping off a two-day visit to Thailand, where he attended the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic... Read More


PM Narendra Modi says India not in favour of any political party in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 4 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said New Delhi always attaches the "highest priority" to its ties with Dhaka, and it is not in favour of any specific party in Bangladesh. Ch... Read More