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US, Iran set for high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The US and Iran hold indirect talks in Geneva on Tuesday aimed at resolving their long-running nuclear dispute, with little clear indication of compromise as Washington masses a batt... Read More


Jamaat undecided on oath after BNP's reform council snub

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Jamaat-e-Islami has indicated it may reconsider participating in the swearing-in ceremony for MPs after the BNP declined to take oath as members of the Constitution Reform Council. ... Read More


BPP elects Tarique as Leader of the House

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The BNP Parliamentary Party (BPP) on Tuesday elected party Chairman Tarique Rahman as the Leader of the House. The decision came at a meeting of the BPP at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban... Read More


45 vehicles ready for ministers-to-be

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Forty-five government vehicles have been kept ready at the Secretariat for ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers-to-be. Officials concerned said that, according to the Cab... Read More


Bangladesh begins a new journey

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- For the people of Bangladesh the destination is the same now, as it was in 1947 and in 1971 e.g. freedom, democracy, inclusionary development and social harmony. The experience under... Read More


Prices of some Ramadan consumables surge

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Prices of many essential commodities, including beef, chickens, lemon, cucumber, dates, green chilli, brinjal, and chickpeas, have risen ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, which ... Read More


TCB seeks procurement provider VAT exemption for suppliers

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has requested an exemption from procurement provider (withholding) VAT on locally procured goods supplied under its government-subsidised ... Read More


RMG buyers eye GSP Plus as next growth driver

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Global readymade garment (RMG) buyers have largely welcomed Bangladesh's 13th parliamentary election, viewing the smooth transition of power as a positive signal for business continu... Read More


BNP MPs begin arriving at parliament for swearing-in

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Newly elected BNP lawmakers have begun arriving at the parliament complex ahead of their swearing-in ceremony. Vehicles carrying the MPs started entering the complex from 9:00 am on... Read More


Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport inaugurated

Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport has officially opened its doors at Centrepoint, marking a significant milestone in Bangladesh's hospitality landscape. The inauguration ceremony was held ... Read More