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Youth Festival to continue till Dec 31: Asif Mahmud

Dhaka, July 8 -- Youth and Sports and LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain today said the ongoing 'Youth Festival' aimed at building a new Bangladesh by energizing the youth power ... Read More


Bangladesh gets three-week extension to avert US tariffs

Dhaka, July 8 -- The United States has granted Bangladesh an additional three weeks-until August 1-to finalise a trade agreement and avoid the imposition of steep tariffs on its exports, including rea... Read More


Houthis say Liberian-flagged bulk carrier sinks in Red Sea

Dhaka, July 8 -- Yemen's Houthi group said Monday that the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier MAGIC SEAS it attacked on Sunday sank completely in the Red Sea. "The ship MAGIC SEAS sank completely in the d... Read More


Oil eases as traders assess US tariffs, OPEC+ output hike

Dhaka, July 8 -- Oil prices retreated on Tuesday after rising almost 2% in the previous session as investors assessed new developments on U.S. tariffs and a higher-than-expected OPEC+ output hike for ... Read More


Iran says death toll from Israeli attacks nears 1,100

Dhaka, July 8 -- The death toll from Israeli attacks on Iran between June 13 and 24 has reached 1,060, head of Iran's Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Saeed Ohadi said Monday. In a televise... Read More


Bangladesh's LDC graduation: risks & readiness

Dhaka, July 8 -- Bangladesh is at a landmark in the nation's life-one of jubilation and an invitation to strategic contemplation. Bangladesh. With its anticipated graduation from the United Nations' L... Read More


Bangladesh considers big-ticket US imports to counter steep Trump tariff hike

Dhaka, July 8 -- The interim government is considering new purchases of Boeing aircraft and military hardware from the United States in a bid to reduce the trade gap and avert the impact of a steep 35... Read More


Inspector posted as OC at Sonargaon police station defying Police Headquarters' directive

Dhaka, July 8 -- An inspector aged over 52 has been posted as Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sonargaon Police Station in Narayanganj, in violation of a directive from the Police Headquarters. According to... Read More


Trump slaps 35pc tariff on Bangladeshi goods, effective Aug 1

Dhaka, July 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladeshi goods, 2 per cent lower than his initial rate announced three months ago, but significantly higher than... Read More


Cases will be reviewed separately: Chairman

Dhaka, July 8 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has said the cases against revenue officials involved in the recent protests and those who crossed the line will be revie... Read More