Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Oil prices climb 1.0pc after heavy US tariff-driven selloff

Dhaka, April 8 -- Oil prices rose more than 1.0 per cent on Tuesday, rebounding after a hefty selloff in recent sessions led by concerns that US tariffs might depress demand and lead to a global reces... Read More


Tureen Afroz arrested in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 8 -- Former International Crimes Tribunal prosecutor Tureen Afroz has been arrested in Dhaka's Uttara. She was detained around 10:00 pm on Monday from her residence in Sector 3 of Uttara... Read More


Foreign investors express keen interest in Bangladesh: BIDA

Dhaka, April 8 -- Foreign investors have shown strong interest in investing in Bangladesh after visiting the Japanese Special Economic Zone in Araihazar, a flagship project that is now ready for manuf... Read More


Tycoons turning on Trump

Dhaka, April 8 -- Wealthy business leaders are turning on US President Donald Trump over his plan to impose a colossal set of tariffs on America's trading partners, as losses mount on stock markets ar... Read More


Bangladesh seeks Singapore's support in repatriating fugitives

Dhaka, April 8 -- Bangladesh on Tuesday sought the cooperation of Singapore in repatriating fugitives who have fled the country and taken refuge in the island state. The request was made by Home Affa... Read More


Factory owners to face strict actions if they lay off workers illegally: Labour secretary

Dhaka, April 8 -- Labour Secretary AHM Safiquzzaman has said factory owners will face strict actions if they terminate workers illegally without notifying the local administration or relevant authorit... Read More


BIA certifies 100 BRAC Bank officials in Bancassurance training

Dhaka, April 8 -- A total of 100 officials from BRAC Bank have been officially certified by the Bangladesh Insurance Academy (BIA) after completing the 'Bancassurance' training. The officials in the ... Read More


DSE, CSE end lower as investors remain cautious

Dhaka, April 8 -- Stocks ended lower on Tuesday as cautious investor sentiment continued to dominate the trading floor. The DSE's prime index decreased by10.87 points, closing at 5,185.83. The bench... Read More


Govt to launch pharmacies to sell 250 types of medicines at lower prices

Dhaka, April 8 -- The government is going to launch pharmaceutical services in government hospitals, Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health and ... Read More


Illegal wealth: ACC sues ex-Industries Minister Nurul Majid and wife

Dhaka, April 8 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission on Tuesday filed two cases against former minister of industries Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun and his wife on charges of amassing illegal wealth worth ar... Read More