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Maritime transport cooperation deal to enhance port efficiency: BIMSTEC

Dhaka, April 6 -- The agreement signed on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC) will enhance port efficiency, harmonize maritime policies, and streamline customs procedures, ensuring smoother movement... Read More


Md Nurul Azim becomes new MD of IFI PLC

Dhaka, April 6 -- Mr Md Nurul Azim has been appointed as the Managing Director of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC (IFI PLC) on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Prior to joining IFIPLC, Mr Azim worked for SB... Read More


Starlink receives BIDA approval to operate in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 6 -- The USA-based satellite internet service provider Starlink has received approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) to operate in the country. BIDA Executi... Read More


Over 10.7m mobile users left Dhaka during Eid holidays

Dhaka, April 5 -- Some 10.7 million mobile users left Dhaka during the extended nine-day public holiday for Eid ul-Fitr, from March 28 to April 3. This information, based on data from the Bangladesh ... Read More


12 more firms to go into commercial operation at Ctg BEPZA EZ in 2025

Dhaka, April 5 -- Twelve more firms in the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Economic Zone (EZ), established at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram, are likely t... Read More


Follow-up talks should start on Rohingya repatriation after Myanmar's assurance: Experts

Dhaka, April 5 -- Foreign relations experts today (Saturday) said follow-up talks should start quickly on Rohingya repatriation, as Myanmar has confirmed out of over 1.30 million of the ethnic minorit... Read More


Banks, financial institutions to resume regular hours from Sunday

Dhaka, April 5 -- Banks, insurance companies, non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), and stock markets across the country will reopen on Sunday following the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. As per the Banglad... Read More


Trump tariffs lead US stocks to worst week since Covid crash

Dhaka, April 5 -- Stock market turmoil deepened on Friday, as China hit back at tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of an extended trade war and damage to the global... Read More


All govt depts. in action for rationalising US import tariffs

Dhaka, April 5 -- All government departments swing into action to explore ways, including tariff rationalization, to mitigate adverse impact of the Trump-triggered global trade war on Bangladesh's alr... Read More


CA to discuss tariff issue with US

Dhaka, April 5 -- Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will discuss the tariff issue with the US administration. The adviser gave the information at a ... Read More