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Kihak Sung now a Bangladeshi
05:11 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayKihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation and a pioneer in Bangladesh's readymade garments (RMG) and textile sectors, has been awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh for his outstanding contributions to the industry and Bangladesh economy...
India withdraws trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh
04:56 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Indian government has terminated the trans-shipment facility that allowed Bangladeshi export cargo destined for third countries to pass through Indian Land Customs Stations (LCSs) en route to ports and airports.
Abu Sayeed murder: Court orders completion of probe in 2 months
04:44 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe International Crimes Tribunal, ICT, on Wednesday, April 9, ordered the authorities concerned to complete the investigation into the case filed on charge of crimes against humanity over the killing of Begum Rokeya University Student Abu Sayed during the July uprising and submit the report by June 15...
BB boss tours London to boost efforts to recover stolen assets
04:24 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur visited London from March 17 to 21, 2025 in connection with the government's ongoing efforts to recover stolen assets...
ShopUp and Sary merge to form SILQ, securing $110m US-Saudi investment
04:20 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayIn a ground-breaking move, ShopUp, Bangladesh's largest B2B commerce platform, and Sary, the leading B2B marketplace and services platform in the Gulf, have merged to create SILQ Group, a transformative force in the global B2B commerce landscape.
20 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza residential block
04:02 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayGaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Shujaiya area of Gaza City killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, as the military said they were looking into the attack...
H&M to source solar power from PRAN-RFL
03:54 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayIn a landmark move toward sustainable energy, PRAN-RFL Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading industrial conglomerates, has announced plans to produce renewable energy through solar power. This electricity will be purchased by Bangladeshi garment suppliers catering to the globally renowned Swedish clothing brand Hennes & Mauritz AB, widely known as H&M.
ADB forecasts GDP growth to slow to 3.9%, inflation to rise
03:41 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised its GDP growth forecast for Bangladesh, projecting a slowdown to 3.9 per cent in the current fiscal year (2025). At the same time, inflation is expected to rise from 9.7 per cent to 10.2 per cent, according to the agency's latest report.
20 killed in China nursing home fire
02:54 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayTwenty people were killed in a fire at a nursing home in northern China's Hebei province, Beijing's state news agency Xinhua said Wednesday.
BNP to hold rallies in solidarity with Palestinians on Thursday
02:22 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) will hold rallies across the country on Thursday in protest against the brutal atrocities committed by Israel in Gaza and Rafah, and to express solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians.
Bangladesh’s ideas can change the world: Yunus
01:16 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, has said that Bangladesh has brilliant ideas that could change the world. He noted that there are excellent business opportunities in the country, which could create prospects not just for Bangladesh but for the entire world.
CA awards 4 organizations for investment contributions
12:01 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayA four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 is currently underway. On the third day of the summit, Wednesday, Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus presented awards to various organizations in four categories for their contributions to investment during the inauguration ceremony.