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BD, China set to launch new strategic diplomacy

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Bangladesh and China prepare to launch a new two-tier diplomacy and defence dialogue that signals a further deepening of ties between Dhaka and Beijing following Prime Minister ... Read More


Stocks open positive amid volatile trading

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Stocks opened positive on Monday amid volatile trading as investors remained active on both sides of the market while maintaining a cautious stance amid the persistent energy cr... Read More


How central bank waivers help lenders sidestep IFRS9

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- The financial reporting of listed banks still poses a systemic risk, as regulatory waivers allow lenders to avoid compliance with accounting standards that are widely accepted g... Read More


Walton's profit up 8.5pc on higher sales, lower finance costs

Bangladesh, Aug. 31 -- Walton Hi-Tech Industries posted an 8.5 per cent year-on-year rise in profit to Tk 11.25 billion in FY26, as higher sales and sharply lower finance costs boosted earnings despit... Read More


Opposition alliance boycotts process of passing Human Rights Commission Bill

Bangladesh, Aug. 30 -- The opposition alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a boycott of the entire process of passing the National Human Rights Commission Bill. They have accused the governm... Read More


No risk for Bangladesh in joining Mecca Pact, says Kabir

Bangladesh, Aug. 30 -- Bangladesh sees no major risk in becoming involved in the proposed Mecca Pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has said... Read More


Maersk Line keen to invest in Bangladesh's shipbuilding, ship recycling sectors

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Maersk Line, one of the world's leading shipping and logistics companies, has signalled interest in direct investment in Bangladesh's shipbuilding industry. Advertisement Comme... Read More


Dhaka protest demands judicial probe into Rangpur killings

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council on Saturday demanded a judicial inquiry into the killings of a teacher Ganapati Chakraborty and his family in Rangpur, alon... Read More


Kaptai dam's 16 gates opened early to ease lake pressure

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- The Kaptai dam in Rangamati has been opened to ease pressure from rising water in the lake. Advertisement All 16 gates were opened 6 inches each at 8:20pm on Saturday, releasin... Read More


No government can sustain without empowering local bodies: DSCC Administrator

Bangladesh, Aug. 29 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Saturday said the government can't sustain itself without strengthening local government bodies and the current ... Read More