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IMF MD praises leadership of Professor Yunus

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva today praised the leadership of Professor Muhammad Yunus, crediting him for Bangladesh's remarkable economic... Read More


Former BB spokesperson Mezbaul Haque resigns

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Former spokesperson and Executive Director of Bangladesh Bank Md Mezbaul Haque has resigned from his post. Bangladesh Bank's spokesperson and Executive Director Arief Hossain said M... Read More


Tesla shares jump as Musk buys $1B stake ahead of shareholder vote on record pay package

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Tesla's stock surged more than 7% in premarket trading on Monday as CEO Elon Musk disclosed the purchase of over 2.5 million shares worth about $1 billion. According to a regulator... Read More


Trump extends delay on US TikTok ban until mid-December

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended a delay on enforcing a ban against TikTok until December 16, marking the fourth postponement of a law designed to force the app's sale ... Read More


Polytechnic students protest at Satrasta, presenting six point demands

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The capital's Satrastha intersection turned chaotic again on Wednesday as polytechnic students staged protests over a perceived deepening crisis in technical education and diminishi... Read More


Real progress before LDC graduation a must Tarique Rahman

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Tuesday that Bangladesh needs real and tangible progress, as well as opportunities for its citizens, before it can fully benefit from grad... Read More


Case filed against GM Quader over attack on Nurul Haque

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- A case has been filed naming Jatiya Party faction chief GM Quader and 18 others over an attack on Nurul Haque Nur, president of Gono Odhikar Parishad, during clashes in the capital ... Read More


BD backs Qatar, condemns Israeli strikes

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Bangladesh has expressed strong support for Qatar after Israeli strikes targeted the Gulf state amid its role as mediator in ceasefire efforts between Hamas and Israel. Foreign Aff... Read More


Rising temperatures cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year: World Bank

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses led to a loss of 250 million workdays, costing the economy up to $1... Read More


DCCI, Japanese envoy to boost bilateral trade, investment

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed and Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi discussed avenues to boost bilateral trade, investment, and ... Read More