Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Factors like outdated regulatory framework, poor effluent discharge standards and lack of a meaningful price for water remain major challenges to the optimal use of water in Banglades... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Sohail Majid has joined Novoair, a private airlines in Bangladesh, as the director of Sales and Marketing. "Mr Majid held senior leadership roles in several renowned airlines and pro... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- IFIC Bank's balance sheet looked solid, showing no signs of worry from 2010 through the political transition in August last year. The lender, which had not sustained losses for more ... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Oil prices were little changed on Friday after falling more than 1% in the previous session as traders digested the impact of new higher US tariffs that may curtail economic activity ... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The Trump administration has cut tariffs on dozens of countries and territories from the previously announced rates. The adjustment follows an executive order signed by President Don... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Bangladeshi-origin NYPD officer Didarul Islam, who was killed in a shooting in New York City, has been buried. His funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the Parkchester Mosque in... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Leading trade bodies in Bangladesh have expressed concern over Bangladesh Bank's (BB) continued contractionary monetary policy, warning that it is dampening private investment and hur... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- In a message on Friday, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus lauded the Bangladesh team for successful negotiations with their US counterpart in Washington. "By reducing the tariff... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The United States has reduced the reciprocal tariff on products imported from Bangladesh to 20 per cent from the previous announced 35 per cent. The tariff adjustment follows an exec... Read More
Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Jhenaidah Journalists Forum (JJF), Dhaka has elected its new leadership for a two-year term from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027. The election was held on Friday at the JJF's annual... Read More