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US overtakes India in Bangladesh trade

Dhaka, May 3 -- The United States has overtaken India as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in January, driven by a surge in imports from the world's largest economy. While China continues t... Read More


Four more die with measles-like symptoms

Dhaka, May 3 -- Four more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Saturday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the ... Read More


Implementation of two metro rail projects drags on for 20 months

Dhaka, May 3 -- A high-profile independent expert committee has been formed to look into the reasons behind the unusually sharp increase in project costs of two metro rail projects, amid prolonged del... Read More


Rainfall likely to continue for a few more days: BMD

Dhaka, May 3 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said rainfall is likely to continue for a few more days across the country due to an active depression stretching from West Bengal to the... Read More


Govt to import 1.7m tonnes of fertilisers to ensure Aman season supplyGovt to import 1.7m tonnes of fertilisers to ensure Aman season supply

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government plans to import more than 1.7 million tonnes of fertiliser from the Middle East and alternative sources to ensure supply for the Aman season starting in June, amid a sha... Read More


Govt to import 1.7m tonnes of fertilisers to ensure Aman season supply

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government plans to import more than 1.7 million tonnes of fertiliser from the Middle East and alternative sources to ensure supply for the Aman season starting in June, amid a sha... Read More


Democracy was at stake during Hasina's regime: Speaker

Dhaka, May 3 -- Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, on Sunday said democracy was endangered in Bangladesh during the 16-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. "Democracy was at stake in... Read More


Grameenphone and Prime Bank FinTech join hands to expand digital and financial services access

Dhaka, May 3 -- Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications service provider, has partnered with Prime Bank FinTech Limited, a licensed Mobile Financial Services provider, to expand access ... Read More


Journalists stage protest on World Press Freedom Day, demand courtroom access

Dhaka, May 3 -- Journalists covering the Supreme Court beat formed a human chain with black cloth tied over their mouths to mark World Press Freedom Day, demanding the immediate withdrawal of restrict... Read More


National Finance announces appointment of new directors

Dhaka, May 3 -- National Finance PLC, a leading finance company, has announced the appointment of Rizwan Mannan and Maisha Farizma Khan as directors of the company. Rizwan Mannan, Managing Director o... Read More