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Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Aimed at pulling up the cost of foreign products, protecting domestic industries, and raising revenue, tariffs are taxes or duties imposed by a government on imported commodities. Th... Read More


Iran dismisses Trump's threats, vows swift response to any US attack

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Iran has firmly rejected renewed military threats from US President Donald Trump, warning that its armed forces are fully prepared to respond immediately and forcefully to any Americ... Read More


Jatrabari police recover hanging body of constable

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Police recovered the body of a constable hanging from a rope tied to the ventilator of a toilet at Jatrabari Police Outpost in the capital on Wednesday. The deceased, Shafikul Islam... Read More


JUCSU unveils 4-month report on student welfare initiatives

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) on Wednesday unveiled a four-month activity report, outlining a wide range of initiatives taken by the union for students... Read More


US govt won't take sides in BD election: Envoy

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- United States (US) Ambassador in Dhaka Brent T. Christensen on Wednesday said the US government would not take any sides in the next parliamentary election, and the country is ready ... Read More


Taka appreciates with trade implications

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Bangladesh's exports are set to lose competitiveness to foreign buyers while imports getting cheaper as the local currency appears increasingly overvalued in the foreign-exchange bas... Read More


MPS declaration deferred over inflation issue

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The announcement of the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the second half of the current fiscal year (FY26), scheduled for today, has been postponed. The reason for postponement, ... Read More


Three more local garment factories receive LEED certification

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Three more local garment factories have received LEED certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), with one achieving the highest score globally, taking the total number... Read More


Mohammed Younus elected as chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Mr. Mohammed Younus has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC during its 404th Board meeting held on Wednesday. In the same mee... Read More


Political commitment, inclusive planning, and coordinated action needed for Bhola's development: Speakers

Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Sustainable development in Bhola requires political commitment, inclusive planning, and coordinated action among stakeholders, speakers at a National Dialogue on Thursday said. The ... Read More