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Trump threatens mass layoffs

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- A United States federal government shutdown started at midnight local time on Wednesday.The shutdown will temporarily halt some US government services and put the salaries of hundreds... Read More


Ctg port tariffs rise from 14 Oct, container charges up 37pc

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has confirmed it will start implementing its newly revised tariff structure from midnight on 14 October, marking the first major tariff hike in nea... Read More


Decisive action inside Myanmar necessary: UNHCR

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi warned that the plight of the Rohingya will not end without decisive action inside Myanmar, stressing that the roots of the crisis and... Read More


Dengue death, case toll hit record high in Sept

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Dengue death toll crossed 200 marks this year with 76 fatalities were reported in September alone according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Data of the DGHS sho... Read More


BNP changes polls strategies, busy with drafting plans

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Amid the changed political atmosphere, the BNP also is transforming its electoral strategies including changing political propagandas, slogans, even candidacy, party insiders said. S... Read More


Philippines earthquake kills 69

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- At least 69 people have been confirmed killed and almost 150 injured after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu, ... Read More


Sheltech kicks off month-long fair with exciting benefits

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. has launched a month-long 'Sheltech Abashon Mela 2025', with special offers up to Tk25 lakh on apartments, commercial spaces and food courts. As part of the fair... Read More


India raises wheat purchase price by 6.6 per cent to boost output

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- India has raised the price at which it will buy new-season wheat from domestic farmers by 150 rupees or 6.6 per cent to encourage growers to expand acreage and remove the need for imp... Read More


Australian PM urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade halt

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to allow the import of Australian iron ore without barriers following reports that a state-run Chinese company has asked steelmakers an... Read More


Human trafficking: A major threat to Bangladesh's image

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Human trafficking from Bangladesh to other countries has been a long-standing problem; but in recent times it has speed into every nook and cranny of society. The scourge of human tr... Read More