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Swiatek sinks, Osaka shines at Canadian Open

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion and tournament second seed fell 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 to Dane Clara Tauson in the Canadian... Read More


State bodies' debt crisis triggers bailout fears

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Fourteen high-risk state-owned and autonomous entities in Bangladesh are facing a severe fiscal imbalance, with liabilities exceeding their liquid assets by more than 60 times, accord... Read More


BB expands Sukuk access for Shariah banks to 80pc

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- In a bid to strengthen the Islamic finance ecosystem, Bangladesh Bank has increased the allocation of government-issued Sukuk to Islamic banking branches and windows from 70 per cent ... Read More


Tariff uncertainty fails to stall export growth

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Despite ongoing uncertainty caused by unsettled reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States, Bangladesh's export earnings began the new fiscal year (FY2025-26) on a robust note, r... Read More


Trust key to true leadership

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has called on party leaders and activists-particularly members of the party's youth wing, Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal-to earn and uphold public trust as a... Read More


Kolkata shops struggle without BD tourists

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Kolkata's New Market-popularly known as "Mini Bangla" and other retail hubs are facing a major blow to business opportunities ahead of this year's Eid-ul-Fitr festival due to an unexp... Read More


Flood likely in four northern districts

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has issued a flood alert for four northern districts - Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari, Kurigram, and Rangpur - as heavy rainfall continues to ... Read More


BNP leaders held for entering SC with weapons

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- The Police arrested two persons including BNP's Barisal Metropolitan Unit member secretary Md. Ziauddin Sikder for entering the Supreme Court premises with legal weapons. Although bot... Read More


Craving brownies without leaving home?

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- There's nothing like spending a rainy afternoon on your favorite balcony with a steaming cup of coffee and a rich chocolate brownie. Brownies pair perfectly with coffee or ice cream-a... Read More


Prof Yunus unveils 'July Declaration', says it reflects people's aspirations

Dhaka, Aug. 5 -- Unveiling the 'July Declaration', a crucial political document, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said the people of Bangladesh expressed their expectations to protect the ... Read More