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Venezuelan migrants ask US Supreme Court to halt 'imminent' deportations

Dhaka, April 19 -- Lawyers for Venezuelan men detained in Texas asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to block what the lawyers said were the men's imminent deportation by the Trump administration with... Read More


US$10mn approved to enhance climate resilience in CHT: ICIMOD

Dhaka, April 19 -- The Adaptation Fund Board has approved the Green, Resilient, and Adaptive CHT Economy (GRACE) - Local Climate Adaptive Living Facility (LoCALplus) project, a significant step forwar... Read More


Southeast Asia walks tightrope between China, US

Dhaka, April 19 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday for the last leg of his week-long tour of Southeast Asia, which included earlier stops in Vietnam and Malaysia. Although... Read More


Iran stages nationwide Army Day parades

Dhaka, April 19 -- Iran staged military parades on Friday to mark its annual Army Day celebrations, showcasing a wide array of its latest domestically built drones, missiles, tanks, and other hardware... Read More


Onion, oil prices on rise Poultry down

Dhaka, April 19 -- Onion prices continue to rise. In just two weeks, the price per kilogram has increased by around 20 taka. Additionally, this week, the price of bottled soybean oil has gone up by 14... Read More


Global growth at risk as US tariffs rise, IMF cautions

Dhaka, April 19 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the recent escalation in US tariffs is expected to dampen global economic growth and contribute to higher inflation this year. ... Read More


Airlines happy with Japanese takeover

Dhaka, April 19 -- Foreign and private airlines operating in Bangladesh have expressed optimism following the announcement that a Japanese consortium is set to take over ground handling operations at ... Read More


ADP execution falls to 36.65pc in FY25

Dhaka, April 19 -- Implementation of Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the 2024-25 fiscal year has fallen to its lowest level in at least 15 years, as political transition, fiscal au... Read More


Public notice issued seeking info on BDR carnage

Dhaka, April 19 -- The National Independent Investigation Commission on the BDR carnage has issued a public notice asking all to assist the commission by providing information related to the carnage t... Read More


DBCL expels Benazir, over financial irregularities

Dhaka, April 19 -- Dhaka Boat Club Limited (DBCL) on Thursday expelled its former president and ex-Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, along with club secretary Tahsin Amin. The decision... Read More