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Global growth at risk as US tariffs rise, IMF cautions

Dhaka, April 19 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the recent escalation in US tariffs is expected to dampen global economic growth and contribute to higher inflation this year. ... Read More


Airlines happy with Japanese takeover

Dhaka, April 19 -- Foreign and private airlines operating in Bangladesh have expressed optimism following the announcement that a Japanese consortium is set to take over ground handling operations at ... Read More


ADP execution falls to 36.65pc in FY25

Dhaka, April 19 -- Implementation of Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the 2024-25 fiscal year has fallen to its lowest level in at least 15 years, as political transition, fiscal au... Read More


Public notice issued seeking info on BDR carnage

Dhaka, April 19 -- The National Independent Investigation Commission on the BDR carnage has issued a public notice asking all to assist the commission by providing information related to the carnage t... Read More


DBCL expels Benazir, over financial irregularities

Dhaka, April 19 -- Dhaka Boat Club Limited (DBCL) on Thursday expelled its former president and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, along with club secretary Tahsin Amin. The decision... Read More


390 held in joint forces' drives from 10-17 April

Dhaka, April 19 -- The joint forces, including different units of infantry divisions and independent brigades of Bangladesh Army, in separate raids have arrested 390 criminals across the country and r... Read More


6 AL, BCL leaders held in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 19 -- In separate drives across the capital, the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has apprehended six leaders affiliated with the Awami League and the banned organ... Read More


Gas supply to be disrupted in parts of Dhaka

Dhaka, April 19 -- Gas supply will remain suspended for 15 hours on Friday in some areas of the capital. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, due to the relocation of existing gas... Read More


Youth held for intimidating with firearm in Bhatara

Dhaka, April 19 -- A youth has been arrested by the Gulshan Division of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) in connection with a widely discussed incident of public intimidati... Read More


FTA with the US can be a buffer against Trump's tariff impacts

Dhaka, April 19 -- Where global trade dynamics are rapidly evolving now, the prospect of Bangladesh signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States emerges as a beacon of opportunity for t... Read More