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Chinese Commerce Minister in Dhaka to explore trade opportunities

Dhaka, May 31 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao arrived in Dhaka on Saturday to discuss trade and investment opportunities with Bangladesh and elevate the 'Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative P... Read More


Three 'muggers' arrested with sharp weapons in Old Dhaka

Dhaka, May 31 -- Police arrested three suspected muggers with sharp weapons from Babubazar area of the capital on Friday night. The arrestees were Akib Hossain Altaf, 20, Md. Al Amin, 25, and Md. Mil... Read More


BGMEA Elections: 50.16pc votes cast so far

Dhaka, May 31 -- Some 50.16 per cent or 783 votes have been cast at Dhaka, while 64.36 or 195 voters cast their votes in Chattogram until noon to elect the next board of directors for the apparel apex... Read More


Services at National Eye hospital remain shut for fourth day

Dhaka, May 31 -- Medical services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology & Hospital (NIOH) remained on hold for the fourth straight day following an altercation between its staff and those injured... Read More


Monsoon sets in early in Bangladesh, rains likely across country

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday as monsoon sets in. "Light to moderate ... Read More


Bangladesh tackling regional issues

Dhaka, May 31 -- Since the overthrow of the despotic Hasina regime in August 2024, Bangladesh has been facing a complex set of regional conflicts along with economic challenges and political instabili... Read More


National eye hospital to remain closed until safety is assured

Dhaka, May 31 -- All services at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) are set to remain closed until a "favourable environment is ensured" as doctors and other staff suffer from... Read More


No disruption expected in river transport during Eid: Shipping Adviser

Dhaka, May 31 -- Like the previous Eid, holidaymakers are unlikely to face any trouble while travelling via waterways this time as well, said Shipping, Labour and Employment Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M ... Read More


Fuel prices drop again, Kerosene price increases

Dhaka, May 31 -- Fuel prices have dropped again in the country's local market. The price of diesel has been reduced by Tk 2 per litre, while petrol and octane prices have been cut by Tk 3 per litre. ... Read More


Bangladesh, China sign two MoUs to boost bilateral trade

Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh and China today signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for forming Joint Working Group and on e-commerce affairs to boost bilateral trade, commerce and investment. ... Read More