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Stocks bounce back, buoyed by gains in marginable securities

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Stocks rebounded on Thursday, snapping a six-session losing streak, as investors returned to selective shares after the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) published a fresh list of secu... Read More


US overtakes India as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The US overtook India to become Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in May, signifying the growing importance of the American market to the country's external sector, ac... Read More


Gas crisis slashes knitwear output by 30-50pc

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The prevailing gas shortage across major industrial hubs has severely hit Bangladesh's knitwear sector like many other industries, crippling core dyeing and finishing operations... Read More


Bangladesh set to start EU free-trade talks in Sept

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh is set to begin formal negotiations with the European Union in September on a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA), as the country moves to secure long-term market acc... Read More


PM's India visit after achieving 'mutual trust': Humaiun

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India could take place once an appropriate environment is created based ... Read More


North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities say

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea on Thursday, Japan's government and coastguard said. Advertisement South Korean media also cited South Korea's m... Read More


Bangladesh enforces 2026 EPR guidelines, divides plastic products into 5 categories

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The government has enforced the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Guidelines 2026 to tackle rising plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management in Bangladesh.... Read More


RMG sector can generate 1,768MW from rooftop solar: CPD

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The country's ready-made garment (RMG) industry has the potential to generate 1,768 megawatt-peak (MWp) of electricity from rooftop solar with an investment of US$188.2 million,... Read More


Banglalink seeks regulator's nod for Starlink rollout

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Banglalink has sought regulatory approval to commercially launch Starlink's direct-to-cell (D2C) service in Bangladesh after successfully completing a proof of concept (PoC) in ... Read More


Dhaka bourse buried in years of files amid regulatory probe

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Dhaka bourse is occupied digging into years of documentation as the securities regulator probes into alleged irregularities including in the recent termination of employees ... Read More