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Govt reduces import duties on fruits for Ramadan

Dhaka, March 18 -- The government has reduced import duties on fresh fruits to keep prices affordable during the holy month of Ramadan. According to two notifications issued on March 16, the suppleme... Read More


Man killed over sand extraction in Mymensingh

Dhaka, March 18 -- A man has been beaten and hacked to death during a clash over sand extraction in Gafargaon upazila of Mymensingh. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday in Talali village,... Read More


The legacy of colonialism & the rise of billionaire oligarchy: a call for economic justice

Dhaka, March 18 -- In a world increasingly defined by extreme wealth and deepening inequality, the 2025 Oxfam report, "Takers, Not Makers", sheds light on the stark realities of a global economic syst... Read More


Oil gains on Mideast risks, China stimulus plan and data

Dhaka, March 18 -- Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday, supported by instability in the Middle East as well as China's stimulus plans and data, although global growth concerns, US tariffs and Russia-U... Read More


Gabbard's remarks about Bangladesh minorities are 'serious': Foreign adviser

Dhaka, March 18 -- Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has underlined US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard's remarks on "persecution, killing and abuse of religious minorities in Bangladesh being a concern ... Read More


BD a 'major concern' for US: Intel chief Gabbard

Dhaka, March 18 -- US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, widely regarded as a supporter of India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a vocal advocate for Hindu interests, on Monday... Read More


JU expels 289 students, suspends 9 teachers over July uprising attacks

Dhaka, March 18 -- Jahangirnagar University has expelled 289 students for allegedly attacking fellow students during the July protests and suspended nine teachers for directly supporting police attack... Read More


DU suspends 128 students over July uprising violence

Dhaka, March 18 -- Dhaka University (DU) administration has suspended 128 students for their alleged involvement in violence during the July-August mass uprising last year. University Registrar Munsh... Read More


Credit card usage by Bangladeshis in India down 18.5pc in Jan

Dhaka, March 18 -- Cross-border credit-card transactions in India by Bangladeshi users saw a significant decline in January 2025, falling to Tk 326 million from Tk 400 million in December last year, a... Read More


76pc of FY25 rice import target met

Dhaka, March 18 -- The government has met 76 per cent of its FY25 rice-import target so far, thanks to the grain's sourcing from multiple countries, officials said. The two latest consignments totall... Read More