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India claims Bangladesh’s exports to Nepal, Bhutan won’t be affected
08:56 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayFollowing India's decision to withdraw the transshipment facility for Bangladesh, the country's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Wednesday that the move will not impact Bangladesh’s exports to Nepal or Bhutan transiting through Indian territory.
Shots fired at house of rice mill owners’ leader Rashid
08:46 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayUnidentified gunmen fired shots at the house of Bangladesh Auto Major and Husking Mill Owners Association president, Abdur Rashid, in Kushtia on Wednesday afternoon, April 9...
Starlink on trial run in Bangladesh with 120 Mbps speed
08:16 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdaySpaceX’s satellite-based internet service, Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has officially launched in Bangladesh on a trial basis. The trial activities commenced on Wednesday morning (April 9) during the third day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit held at the InterContinental Dhaka.
US goods to face 84% tariff in China
08:05 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayChina again vowed to “fight to the end" Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the US as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday...
Khalilur now assigned as National Security Adviser
07:54 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayDr Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s High Representative on Rohingya Issues and Priority Issues, has been entrusted with an additional responsibility as the National Security Adviser.
Govt plans to boost defence industry investments
07:32 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayBangladesh Investment Development Authority Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun revealed that the government is planning to invest in the defence industry to foster technological development.
Govt to buy Boro season paddy at Tk 36, rice at Tk 49 per kg
07:22 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThe government has announced plans to procure 1.75 million tonnes of paddy and rice from the domestic market during the Boro season, with a specific target of purchasing 3.5 million tonnes of paddy and 1.4 million tonnes of parboiled rice.
Hasnat, Sarjis at ACC with ‘very confidential’ complaints
07:08 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayHasnat Abdullah and Sarjis Alam, key leaders of the National Citizens Party (NCP), on Wednesday, April 9, lodged ‘very confidential’ complaints to the chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission, ACC, Abdul Momen...
All-inclusive Pahela Baishakh celebration with Chaitra Sankranti this time: Faruki
06:50 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayThis year, Bangladesh is set to embrace an “all-inclusive" celebration of the Bengali New Year alongside Chaitra Sankranti, a traditional festival marking the end of spring and the arrival of summer. Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Faruki expressed his hope for this historic initiative during a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road in Dhaka on Wednesday (April 9).
bKash gets ‘Excellence in Investment Award-2025’
06:45 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayMobile financial services provider bKash has been honoured with the 'Excellence in Investment Award-2025' for its significant contribution to the country's economy by attracting foreign direct investment...
Over 100 injured as RMG workers, police clash in Narayanganj
06:28 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayMore than 100 people were injured on Wednesday, April 9, as clashes erupted between garment factory workers and law enforcement agencies in Rupganj of Narayanganj, during protests against layoffs and demands for payment of arrears...
Will invest massively in solar power sector: Ahsan Khan Chowdhury
06:19 PM, 09 Apr 2025 WednesdayPran-RFL Group, one of Bangladesh’s largest conglomerates, has unveiled ambitious plans to invest heavily in the solar power sector.