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Apparel exports to EU witness robust 37pc growth in Jan-Feb

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment exports to the European Union (EU) recorded a robust 37-percent growth during January-February period of 2025, staying ahead of the major competitors ... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh rail communication resumes after BAU students lift blockade

Dhaka, April 26 -- Rail communication between Dhaka and Mymensingh was restored after more than an hour, following the withdrawal of the blockade by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) students. ... Read More


BD convinces IMF to reduce addl revenue target by Tk170b

Dhaka, April 26 -- The government has successfully convinced the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to relax its ambitious tax revenue mobilization target for the National Board of Revenue (NBR). The ... Read More


7 Bangladeshis return home after serving three years in Indian jail

Dhaka, April 26 -- Seven Bangladeshi returned home on Saturday after serving a three-year imprisonment in India for illegal entry. The returnees are: Rabiul Islam (28), Faisal (30), Mintu Barai (32),... Read More


Big loan defaulters queuing up for 'relief'

Dhaka, April 26 -- A loan-recovery support committee has so far verified 20 applications of big defaulters of loan ranging from Tk3.0 billion to Tk 80 billion to facilitate recovery of the credits, as... Read More


Golam Moin Uddin appointed as new chairman of Apex Footwear

Dhaka, April 26 -- Golam Mainuddin, the former independent director of Apex Footwear Limited, has been elected as the chairperson of the company's board of directors. He was elected by a single major... Read More


Couple dies after being hit by train while taking selfie in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 26 -- A couple died after being hit by a speedy train while taking a selfie in the capital's Airport area on Saturday evening. The deceased were identified as Masum, 28, and his wife Iti... Read More


Lightning strike kills expatriate in Sylhet

Dhaka, April 26 -- An expatriate died after being struck by lightning in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet on Friday. The deceased was identified as Jibon Mia, 40, son of Shahjan Mia of Dalarpar village i... Read More


Global trade outlook & Trump's tariff back flip

Dhaka, April 26 -- The world Trade Organisation (WTO) in its report titled "Global Trade Outlook and Statistics--April 2025" published on April 16, warned that the outlook for trade had "deteriorated ... Read More


Dhaka-Mymensingh rail communication disrupted amid BAU students' protest

Dhaka, April 26 -- Students of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh railway line on Saturday night, expressing solidarity with the hunger-striking students at Dhaka Un... Read More