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100 more US products to get zero-tariff access
10:05 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayIn a significant step to address the growing trade imbalance with the United States, the Bangladesh government has announced plans to allow duty-free access to 100 additional American products.
70 foreign investors explore investment scope in KEPZ, EZs
09:23 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayAround 70 businessmen and representatives of organisations from countries including Korea, China, Japan, Australia, and India visited the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anwara, Chattogram, and the National Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mirsarai as part of an informal tour marking the beginning of the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025.
From shadows to streets: Pvt univ students redefine Dhaka activism
08:54 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayThe campus corridors remain unusually quiet after the Eid holidays. Most public universities across Bangladesh are still shut, and even those that have reopened are seeing a sparse student presence. But while academic routines are slow to resume, a different kind of energy is rippling through the streets of Dhaka—and private university students are at the heart of it.
No need to panic, exports to the US will increase: Shafiqul
08:24 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayThe Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, has reassured stakeholders that there is no cause for concern regarding Bangladesh’s exports to the US market.
BGMEA urges buyers, retailers for patience amid US tariff challenges
07:08 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayThe Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has reached out to global buyers, brands, retailers, and representatives, urging their continued support and patience following the recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the United States.
Bangladesh achieves 10.63% export growth in 1st 9 months of FY
05:43 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayBangladesh's export sector has demonstrated impressive growth during the first nine months (July-March) of the fiscal year 2024-25, achieving a total export revenue of $37.19 billion, marking a 10.63% increase compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
Dhaka condemns Israeli killings, human rights violations in Gaza
05:27 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayThe government of Bangladesh on Monday expressed its strongest condemnation of the Israeli occupying forces' continued mass killing and gross violations of human rights in the Gaza Strip.
Yunus offers Trump up to 50% tariff cut, seeks 3-month pause
05:00 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayIn a significant diplomatic effort, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunushas reached out to US President Donald J Trump, requesting negotiations to reconsider the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods.
Israel grabs half of Gaza after razing land
04:17 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayIsrael has dramatically expanded its footprint in the Gaza Strip since relaunching its war against Hamas last month. It now controls more than 50% of the territory and is squeezing Palestinians into shrinking wedges of land.
BIDA chief Ashik Chowdhury elevated to state minister rank
04:06 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayThe government has given the status of state minister to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, popularly known as Ashiq Chowdhury.
Anti-Israel protests roar, security tightened in Dhaka
03:59 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayDhaka has witnessed a surge in protests as citizens rally against the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, Palestine. The 'No Work No Class' campaign was observed across the city on Monday (April 7), with processions, human chains, and slogans demanding an end to the violence and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
BRAC students protest Israeli attacks in Gaza
03:07 PM, 07 Apr 2025 MondayIn protest against the ongoing genocide and destruction caused by Israeli occupation forces in Gaza, students of BRAC University formed a human chain and staged a demonstration as part of the Global Strike for Gaza campaign on Monday.