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Trump says 'couldn't care less' if auto prices rise

Dhaka, March 30 -- US President Donald Trump declared on Saturday that he "couldn't care less" if automakers increase car prices for Americans in the wake of his imposition of import tariffs. There h... Read More


China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade

Dhaka, March 30 -- China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade, according to a joint statement from their top officials meeting in Seoul. The meeting - the first at that level... Read More


Pol parties leverage Eid for election outreach

Dhaka, March 30 -- In the wake of a significant shift in the country's political landscape, three major political parties - Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the newl... Read More


Import growth picks up pace on strong export, remittance flows

Dhaka, March 30 -- A strong inflow of remittances and increased export earnings has led to a rise in Bangladesh's overall imports during the first eight months (July-February) of the current financial... Read More


Dujiangyan irrigation system offers timeless lessons for BD

Dhaka, March 30 -- Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid, Back from Chengdu, China : Nestled in China's Sichuan Province, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, constructed over 2,200 years ago, remains the world's on... Read More


Bus passengers pay Tk 400 to 500 more per ticket

Dhaka, March 30 -- Zia Haque, a madrasha teacher and resident of Jatrabari area, normally travels to his village in Madaripur by Sonali Paribahan paying Tk 200 fare from city's Jatrabari. But on Satu... Read More


May Eid-ul-Fitr usher in boundless joy for all

Dhaka, March 30 -- After a long month of fasting, Eid al-Fitr is at our doorstep. This is the biggest festival for Muslims. Eid brings a message of joy and harmony. The wealthy and the poor equally s... Read More


Bangladesh Services incurs Tk50cr loss in first half of FY25

Dhaka, March 30 -- The losses of Bangladesh Services during July to December 2024 nearly doubled compared to the first half of the previous fiscal year, according to its financial report. In H1 of the... Read More


Chinese investment booms in Bepza EZ 24 deals signed, 34 more in pipeline

Dhaka, March 30 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh's economic zones is rising, driven partly by tariff policies imposed by the USA and the competitive labour market, according to the Bangladesh Expor... Read More


Vegetables, chicken among key increases

Dhaka, March 30 -- Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the prices of most vegetables, including chicken, have increased notably. For example, broiler chicken is now priced 20-30 taka higher per kilogram compared to... Read More