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BGMEA seeks BCCCI cooperation to narrow trade gap with China

Dhaka, May 7 -- President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) S M Mannan (Kochi) has underscored the importance of increased investment from China and bolstered e... Read More


Prolonged heat wave threatens lychee production

Dhaka, May 7 -- The persistent heat in Dinajpur, the northern district famous for production of the juicy summer fruit, is threatening this season's lychee crops. Farmers say lychee trees were filled... Read More


Why there is no national committee to regulate tree felling: High Court

Dhaka, May 7 -- The High Court has issued a rule asking why a national committee should not be formed to control the cutting down of trees across the country to protect the environment. The bench of ... Read More


EC to prevent undue influence in upazila polls: CEC

Dhaka, May 7 -- Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has said the commission has taken all preparations to ensure free and impartial voting in the first phase of the upazila polls, to be held... Read More


Lightning strike at Padma Bridge toll plaza triggers technical glitch

Dhaka, May 7 -- Toll collection at the Mawa toll plaza of Padma Bridge was disrupted due to a technical glitch after a lightning bolt struck the toll booth on Tuesday. Confirming the matter, Padma Br... Read More


'TCB plans buffer stock of essential commodities to ensure market stability'

Dhaka, May 7 -- Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) is thinking of creating a buffer stock for at least one and a half to two months while keeping the supply intact to ensure market stability. St... Read More


IOM should find new partners to raise more funds for Rohingya refugees: PM

Dhaka, May 7 -- Amid a decrease in funding for the assistance of Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to... Read More


UK Minister in Dhaka to strengthen partnership in economic, security, migration

Dhaka, May 7 -- UK Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday morning on a two-day visit to strengthen the economic, security and migration partnership bet... Read More


Govt eyes extension of hajj visa application deadline again

Dhaka, May 7 -- The government has requested Saudi authorities to extend the Hajj visa application deadline again as most of the applicants do not have visas yet. On April 30, the Saudi government ex... Read More


Tk 2.65 trillion ADP estimated for FY '25

Dhaka, May 7 -- A bit expansionary Tk 2.65 trillion worth of Annual Development Programme (ADP) is estimated for the next fiscal year for "facilitating the country's development", officials said. The... Read More