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High tariffs stifle Bangladesh RMG potential in LatAm

Dhaka, May 26 -- Bangladeshi garment makers are missing out on a huge market in Latin America due to tariff barriers imposed by the Mercosur countries, businesses and analysts say. Established in 199... Read More


High priority for R&D in next edu budget

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government and policymakers are placing strong emphasis on research, development and innovation while preparing the budget for the country's education sector, which is expected to... Read More


Govt to make 'Toll Policy 2014' more effective

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government is set to bring about major changes in the existing 'Toll Policy 2014' to make the country's toll-management and-collection systems time-befitting and more effective. ... Read More


Cattle markets see brisk trade ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 26 -- Cattle markets across the capital witnessed a sharp rise in trading activity on Monday as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, with only two days left before the festival. Despite heavy morning r... Read More


Bangladesh to host inaugural trade-investment conference in June

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh is set to host its first Trade and Investment Conference 2026 next month, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and attract greater foreign investment ahead of the count... Read More


Bangladesh Betar revokes controversial news presenter dress code order

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh Betar has scrapped a contentious directive that mandated a strict dress code for news presenters during Facebook Live broadcasts. The reversal was formalised in an officia... Read More


BAF Shaheen College Kurmitola wins AIUB Inter-College Football Championship 2026

Dhaka, May 25 -- The final match and prize-giving ceremony of the AIUB Inter-College Football Championship 2026, organized by American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), was held on Saturday,... Read More


Two charred bodies recovered from chips factory in Badda

Dhaka, May 25 -- Police recovered two charred bodies from a chips factory in Badda area of the capital early Monday. The deceased were identified as Md Mostafa, 21, son of Majnu Mia of Boro Kumarpara... Read More


Stocks edge up as investors bet on post-Eid rally

Dhaka, May 25 -- The Dhaka bourse edged higher in its final session before the Eid festival, extending its winning streak to five consecutive days as buyers remained active. At the end of the day's s... Read More


CDDL gets six-month extension to run NCT

Dhaka, May 25 -- CHATTOGRAM: The government has decided to extend the contract of Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) for operating the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram port for anoth... Read More