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Egypt to host emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Egypt has announced that Cairo will host an emergency Arab summit on Feb. 27 to address the latest developments concerning the Palestinian issue and the Gaza Strip, the Egyptian Fore... Read More


Protesting job seekers plan overnight stay at Shahbagh after police action

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Protesters, including government-recommended primary school teachers and job seekers registered with the National Teacher Registration and Certification Authority (NTRC) have regroup... Read More


Musk reacts to 'Bengali' Signboard at London station

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Rupert Lowe, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Great Yarmouth, shared an image on his official X account of a bilingual sign at Whitechapel Station, which has sparked debate. The si... Read More


Bangladesh HC in New Delhi suggests govt to import sugar from India

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- As India allowed its mills to export sugar after two years, the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has recommended the authorities concerned to consider importing the sweetener ... Read More


Uprising victims' medical costs behind VAT hikes

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Sunday he was forced to raise value-added tax (VAT) to cover the additional expenses incurred due to funding the 2024 uprising victims' treat... Read More


Three journalists win best reporting award at 'Lily Media Fellowship 2024'

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Three media professionals were honoured with the Best Reporting Award at the Lily Media Fellowship 2024 for their outstanding coverage of Bangladesh's emerging cosmetics, skincare, a... Read More


Trump to announce 25pc steel, aluminum tariffs in latest trade escalation

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US, on top of existing metals duties, in another major ... Read More


IFRS S1 and S2: preparedness in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2 marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh as it aims to enhance sustainability reporting among its corporations. The... Read More


Mobbers to be treated as 'devils': Adviser Mahfuj

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Warning against mob violence, Adviser Mahfuj Alam has said that those who engage in such violence will be treated as 'devils'. "If you support the uprising, stop mobbing. And if you... Read More


Research indispensable for sustainable agri dev

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Agriculture adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Sunday that research is indispensable for attaining sustainable development of the agriculture sector. "The government is giving ... Read More