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Large-scale manufacturing sees some rebound

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's large-scale manufacturing sector sees some rebound with its return onto growth trajectory in January after a tumble last December, signifying tentative recovery in the ... Read More


Two beaten to death in Manikganj after missing child's body recovered

Dhaka, April 17 -- A "mob" has beaten two men to death in Manikganj Sadar Upazila following the discovery of a missing child's body in a cornfield. The incident, which has left a third person fightin... Read More


US, Iran may restart talks over weekend: Trump

Dhaka, April 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday the United States and Iran will "probably, maybe" resume in-person talks over the weekend as efforts continue to reach a deal on ending the... Read More


US completes withdrawal from key base in Syria

Dhaka, April 17 -- U.S. forces completed their withdrawal from Qasrak air base on Thursday when a final convoy of soldiers and equipment departed the site in Syria's Hasakah province, officials for bo... Read More


Locally produced, imported octane enough in stock

Dhaka, April 17 -- Locally produced and imported octane is enough in stock to feed the needs for the motor fuel across Bangladesh until June, a government minister says while an official blames excess... Read More


Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire begins

Dhaka, April 17 -- A 10-day truce began in Lebanon on Friday that could pause fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the Unit... Read More


Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman dies of malaria in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 17 -- Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman has died after contracting malaria at the age of 58. The senior official breathed his last at 6:25 am at Square Hospital in Dhaka, according to t... Read More


Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves surpass $35b mark

Dhaka, April 17 -- Bangladesh's gross foreign-exchange reserves surpassed US$35-billion mark on Thursday, driven by stronger remittance inflows and lower import-payment obligations, amid the ongoing g... Read More


Third death anniv of journo Mashuqul Huq today

Dhaka, April 17 -- The third death anniversary of senior journalist Mashuqul Huq will be observed today (April 17), says a press release. Mr. Huq, began his journalism career with The Bangladesh Obse... Read More


'High time for new Bangladesh govt to push reform through'

Dhaka, April 17 -- It's high time the new political government in Bangladesh with a vast majority began massive reforms in the unkempt financial sector immediately, suggests the International Monetary... Read More