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Many essentials' prices static ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the prices of many essential commodities remain relatively static compared to previous years. However, the soaring prices of rice, edible oi... Read More


Apparel exports to India up 18.7pc during July-January

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Apparel exports to one of Bangladesh's promising non-traditional markets, India, recorded a significant double-digit growth during the first seven months of this fiscal after a fall ... Read More


EBL 33rd BGCC Amateur Golf Championship starts in Chattogram

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The two-day EBL 33rd Amateur Golf Championship 2025 has kicked off at the Bhatiary Golf and Country Club in Chattogram. Rezaul Karim, Brigadier General, ndc, psc, Station Commander,... Read More


Export diversification of Bangladesh through FTA

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh is often touted as a successful case of export-led growth among the least developed countries (LDC). Bangladesh has consistently prioritised export diversification, as ref... Read More


United Finance, Sheba Holdings sign MoU to boost home loan financing

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- United Finance PLC and Sheba Holdings Ltd have recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen home loan financing, making the path to homeownership easier an... Read More


Dhaka's worst air woes continue

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Even on a public holiday, Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 242 at 10:40am this morning (Fe... Read More


Bangladesh should annually review minimum RMG wage amid inflation pressure: Study

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- Bangladesh should annually review its wage-setting process, as apparel workers in the country who are paid the minimum wage are losing income year-on-year due to current inflation ra... Read More


Essential commodity imports surge in last four months: Cenbank

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The settlement of letters of credit (LCs) for key commodities, including sugar, soybean oil, lentils, and chickpeas, increased significantly in the last four months ahead of the holy... Read More


NASA lowers impact risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 to 0.28pc

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- NASA has further decreased the chance of an impact from asteroid 2024 YR4 to Earth on Dec. 22, 2032, to 0.28 per cent, according to the latest NASA estimate on Thursday. NASA's plan... Read More


WHO, Japan sign $3.2m project to help Rohingyas, host community

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The government of Japan has allocated $3.2 million (JPY 500 million) to support WHO's (World Health Organization) efforts aimed at reducing morbidity and preventable mortality among ... Read More