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EU restarts border assistance mission for Rafah

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The European Union's (EU) Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah crossing started on Friday and will last till the end of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, the European Com... Read More


Biswa Ijtema's first phase final prayers to be held by 9:15am

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Akheri Munajat, or final prayers, of the first phase of the Biswa Ijtema will be held on Sunday, Feb 2, between 9am and 9:15am, the Gazipur Metropolitan Police, (GMP) said. Maula... Read More


More devotees arrive on 2nd day of Ijtema in Tongi

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- On the second day of the first phase of the 58th Biswa Ijtema the devotees on Saturday listened to scholars' recitation and explanation of verses from the Quran. Three devotees have ... Read More


US share in Bangladesh's development spending 'tiny': Chief Advisor's Office

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Chief Advisor's Office has released funding comparisons, alleging "a campaign of lies" in Indian media regarding US contributions to Bangladesh's development over President Trump'... Read More


US share in Bangladesh's development spending 'tiny': Chief Adviser's Office

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Chief Adviser's Office has released funding comparisons, alleging "a campaign of lies" in Indian media regarding US contributions to Bangladesh's development over President Trump'... Read More


Bangladesh, Zambia explore trade and investment opportunities

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Bangladesh and Zambia have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance trade cooperation. The bilateral issues came up when newly appointed High Commissioner of the Repub... Read More


Low-output, high-cost spiral of rice & wheat

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Crop production, especially rice and wheat, has increased at a steady state over the last several years (Table 6.1). During the first half of FY25, Aman was produced and harvested; ho... Read More


Soyabean oil supply slips as traders target price-gouging keeping Ramadan in sight

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- After the change of power, value-added tax, or VAT, was waived to stabilise cooking oil prices, while a price hike was introduced to ease supply constraints. Despite these interventi... Read More


Joyeeta entrepreneurs demand withdrawal of eviction orders

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- The Joyeeta Central Women Entrepreneurs Forum has demanded the withdrawal of eviction orders issued by the Joyeeta Foundation, a government entity under the Ministry of Women and Chil... Read More


Gold prices hit new record in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged to a historic high on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat gold rising to Tk 1,44,890 per bhori. The new price will take effect from Sunday, Banglade... Read More