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Yunus lays foundation stone of Sampriti Bhaban
12:07 PM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus laid the foundation stone of the Sampriti Bhaban at the International Buddhist Monastery in the capital on Sunday. He attended the ceremony as the chief guest at a programme organised by the Bangladesh Buddhist Federation.
BBIN countries agree on protocol for regional vehicle movement
11:15 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayA decade after signing the Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) for the regulation of passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic between Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal (BBIN), the four South Asian nations have finalised the text of protocol to ensure smooth transport.
Guangzhou tops list of most polluted cities; Dhaka ranks 5th
10:31 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayGuangzhou, a major city in China, has topped the list of cities with the worst air pollution. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, ranked fifth on the list.
Sudan paramilitaries kill 100 people in Darfur attack: UN
09:55 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayThe Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has carried out a two-day attack on famine-hit camps for displaced people in the Darfur region that killed more than 100 people, including 20 children and nine aid workers, according to the United Nations.
De Bruyne leads Man City comeback, Arsenal held by Brentford
09:18 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayKevin De Bruyne inspired a Manchester City fightback from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 5-2, while Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday edged Liverpool closer to the Premier League title.
Trump exempts smartphones, computers, chips from new tariffs
08:29 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayPresident Donald Trump exempted smartphones, computers, and other tech devices and components from his reciprocal tariffs, new guidance from US Customs and Border Protection shows.
US seeks swift nuclear deal, says Iran after rare talks
08:19 AM, 13 Apr 2025 SundayThe United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.
Businesses call to seize reciprocal tariff suspension opportunity, find sustainable solutions
10:14 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayEconomists and business leaders have urged the Bangladesh government to capitalise on the 90-day suspension of US reciprocal tariff, which applies to most countries, including Bangladesh. While acknowledging that the pause is not a permanent solution, they emphasised the need for long-term, sustainable strategies to address the underlying issues.
China keen to source 1.2 lakh tonnes mangoes from Chapainawabganj
09:51 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayIn a significant development for Bangladesh’s mango growers, China has expressed interest in sourcing 1,20,000 tonnes of mangoes from Chapainawabganj, the renowned mango capital of the country.
Yunus urges expediting reform process ahead of polls
08:48 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayChief Adviser and Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has emphasised the need to expedite the reform process with the goal of holding the general election between December this year and June 2026.
Death of a river: How Buriganga becomes Dhaka’s open sewer
08:26 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayStanding on the banks of the Buriganga, once Dhaka’s lifeline, is now an assault on the senses. The air hangs heavy with the stench of rotting produce and untreated sewage. The water – thick, black, and lifeless – churns with garbage: discarded vegetables from Shyambazar, spoiled fruits from Badamtali, and waste from riverside restaurants.
One unit of Adani’s power plant resumes operations after trip
07:29 PM, 12 Apr 2025 SaturdayPower generation from one unit of the Adani Group’s coal-fired power plant in Godda, of Jharkhand in India, resumed at 6:15pm on Saturday (April 12) after a technical fault caused a complete shutdown of the plant on Friday night.