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Dhaka, Islamabad move to expand trade

Bangladesh, April 30 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have underscored the need to strengthen economic engagement, with a renewed focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation. The issue came up duri... Read More


West Bengal exit poll prediction

Bangladesh, April 30 -- The battle for power in West Bengal appears to be a close one, with the exit polls showing a narrow win for the Bharatiya Janata Party in 294 assembly constituencies. To form t... Read More


Iran war could push 30m people into poverty

Bangladesh, April 30 -- The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran risks pushing more than 30 million people across 160 countries into poverty, the head of the United Nations Development Programme warned on W... Read More


The Psychology of "Premium" in Food: Why We Taste With Our Eyes First

Bangladesh, April 30 -- A dessert is rarely judged by taste alone. Long before the first bite, we've already decided whether it's worth it, based on how it looks, where it comes from, and how it makes... Read More


Vehicles plying through waterlogged roads in the city's Kakrail intersection on Thursday, risking sudden accidents amid hazardous conditions caused by torrential rain.

Bangladesh, April 30 -- Vehicles plying through waterlogged roads in the city's Kakrail intersection on Thursday, risking sudden accidents amid hazardous conditions caused by torrential rain. Publish... Read More


Bangladesh Finance PLC posts turnaround performance in 2025, driven by recovery and balance sheet strengthening

Bangladesh, April 30 -- Bangladesh Finance PLC has reported a notable turnaround in its financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, returning to profitability following a challenging p... Read More


Uproar over freedom fighter remark in parliament

Bangladesh, April 29 -- Parliament on Tuesday witnessed heated exchanges after BNP lawmaker Fazlur Rahman (Kishoreganj-4) remarked that no family member of freedom fighters should join the politics of... Read More


BB cuts remittance dollar cap to Tk122.85

Bangladesh, April 29 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has informally advised commercial banks to reduce their US dollar buying rates, setting a ceiling of Tk122.85 for remittance purchases, in a move aimed at ... Read More


UK freezes £250m Bangladesh-linked assets

Bangladesh, April 29 -- The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh in recovering stolen assets and strengthening economic governance, while intensifying global efforts t... Read More


EU mission calls for Bangladesh electoral reforms

Bangladesh, April 29 -- The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) has called for comprehensive legal and institutional reforms to strengthen the future of democracy in Bangladesh. Chie... Read More