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Huge farmlands of 21 districts go under water

Dhaka, July 12 -- Nearly 0.1 million hectares of farmland have gone under water in the ongoing flood that has affected low-lying areas in 21 districts of Bangladesh. The flood, caused by heavy rainfa... Read More


Economist Prof Abul Barkat lands in jail

Dhaka, July 12 -- A Dhaka court on Friday sent Prof Abul Barkat, an economist and former chairman of Janata Bank PLC, to jail in connection with a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (A... Read More


Foreign consultants being hired, port smarts from viability problems

Dhaka, July 12 -- A move gets underway to hire local and foreign consultants for Tk 274.20 million for operating systems automation of Pyra seaport, while the port struggles for viability, sources sai... Read More


RMG exports notch 8.84pc growth in FY25

Dhaka, July 12 -- The exports of Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) showed a healthy growth of 8.84 per cent in the last fiscal year (FY25), fetching $39.35 billion despite global headwinds. Accord... Read More


US seeks 40pc value addition requirement, say apparel leaders

Dhaka, July 12 -- The US representatives, during negotiations with the Bangladeshi trade delegation, proposed a 40 per cent local value addition threshold. However, the Bangladeshi delegation is negot... Read More


Bangladesh, US conclude final tariff talks with progress

Dhaka, July 12 -- The third and final day of the second round of negotiation meeting on the Tariff issue between Bangladesh and the US has been concluded, according to a press release issued by the Ch... Read More


Tariff talks focus core issues

Dhaka, July 12 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin Thursday met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer at his office in Washington, DC, discussing core issues related to Bangladesh... Read More


RAB arrests 7,500 people in 10 months since July Uprising

Dhaka, July 12 -- The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has reported arresting over 7,500 people and recovering more than 500 weapons in multiple cases over the past 10 months following the fall of the Awa... Read More


BTRC to use SOF fund to keep mobile networks operational in flood zones

Dhaka, July 12 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will bear part of the fuel expenses for running generators to keep mobile networks operational in flood-affected areas o... Read More


National Consensus Commission working to prevent return of autocracy: Badiul Alam

Dhaka, July 12 -- National Consensus Commission (NCC) member Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar today said the commission is working to ensure that autocratic regime does not return to the country. "We have pr... Read More