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EU apparel imports slump 11.27 percent in Jan-Feb; Bangladesh exports face sharp decline

Dhaka, May 23 -- The European Union's apparel imports experienced an 11.27 percent negative growth during the January-February period of 2026, totaling €13.83 billion, according to the latest da... Read More


Bangladesh expands diplomatic presence with new Honorary Consulate in Cape Town

, May 23 -- Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and Bangladesh High Commissioner Shah Ahmed Shafi joined the soft opening of Honorary Consulate of Bangladesh in Cape Town, South Africa on May 22. Wester... Read More


Jet fuel price reduced by nearly Tk 40

Dhaka, May 23 -- The price of jet fuel in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 39.57 per litre, with the new rates taking effect from midnight on Saturday. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (B... Read More


Lightning kills 2 in Chapainawabganj

, May 23 -- Two people were killed in separate lightning strikes in Sadar and Shibganj upazilas of Chapainawabganj district on Friday. Monowara Begum, wife of Mainul Islam Bishu of Gidhonipara in Sad... Read More


UAE interested to recruit drivers, gardeners from Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is interested in recruiting trained manpower from Bangladesh as there is a huge demand for skilled drivers and gardeners in the gulf-country. UAE ambas... Read More


PM visits Nazrul Fair at Trishal

Mymensingh, May 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday evening visited the "Nazrul Fair" held on the Nazrul Academy premises in Trishal on the occasion of the 127th birth anniversary of Natio... Read More


Traders demand formation of dedicated Leather Board to save the sector

Dhaka, May 23 -- Industry stakeholders and business leaders on Saturday strongly demanded the formation of a dedicated National Leather Board to serve as a regulatory and guardian body for the country... Read More


Teesta project to be cleared following expert opinions: Anee

Dhaka, May 23 -- Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Saturday said the government would approve the Teesta mega project after the experts report is received. "We've started talking... Read More


Over 50 homes damaged as storm hits Bhola

Bhola, May 23 -- At least 50 houses were damaged and several trees and electricity poles were uprooted in a sudden storm that hit Guptomunsi village under Ilisha union of Bhola Sadar upazila on Saturd... Read More


Home Minister, UAE Ambassador discuss issues of mutual interest

Dhaka, May 23 -- The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Bangladesh, Abdulla Ali Khaseif AlHmoudi paid a courtesy call on Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at his office room in the Ministry ... Read More