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Shoe exports surge, processed leather struggles
08:34 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayWhile Bangladesh’s leather footwear exports are on a high, the broader leather industry – particularly processed leather and leather goods – is facing a sharp decline, revealing a tale of two sectors heading in opposite directions.
BNP terms budget unilateral, traditional
08:26 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayBNP on Wednesday, June 4, described the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year as ‘unilateral, traditional and non-participatory’ and said it fails to offer concrete strategies to address long-standing economic vulnerabilities, including soaring inflation and rising poverty..
NTRCA registers 60,521 teachers through 18th exam
07:54 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe final results of the 18th teachers’ registration examinations have been published, with 60,521 examinees coming out successfully in the test...
11 feared dead, 50 injured in stampede during RCB celebrations
06:57 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe frenzied celebration in Bengaluru over RCB winning the IPL after 18 long years took a tragic turn with at least 11 people feared dead in stampedes at two locations...
Plastic that vanishes in the sea: Japan’s breakthrough for a cleaner planet
06:51 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayImagine a world where the plastic bottle you toss away doesn’t haunt the oceans for centuries, choking marine life or breaking into invisible, toxic fragments. Scientists in Japan have turned this vision into reality, developing a revolutionary plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, leaving no trace behind.
Yunus for ‘horror museum’ to document enforced disappearances
06:39 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, June 2, said a ‘horror museum’ should be established to exhibit the findings of torture and persecution uncovered by the Inquiry Commission on Enforced Disappearances...
Jamaat regains registration with scales symbol
06:27 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe Election Commission (EC) has decided to restore the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami along with its election symbol, the scales, announced Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah.
Participation of people, not parties determinant of polls inclusivity: Gwyn Lewis
06:13 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayUnited Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh Gwyn Lewis on Wednesday said the upcoming national election can still be inclusive even if the Awami League does not take part, as long as people are able to vote and express their opinions freely.
Moving pickup catches fire on Dhaka-Tangail Highway
06:03 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayA moving pickup van caught fire on the Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Palli Bidyut area in Chandra of Gazipur on Wednesday afternoon, June 4...
Yunus to embark on UK tour from June 10
05:57 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayChief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to embark on a four-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 10 to June 13, aimed at reinvigorating bilateral ties and deepening cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investment, and anti-corruption efforts.
bKash app referral campaign winner Niaz gets ‘Royal Enfield’
05:23 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayNiaz Ahmed from Sylhet has won a ‘Royal Enfield’ motorcycle by referring bKash app to the highest number of people during a bKash app referral campaign...
Govt to act against ‘inaccurate’ news
05:15 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe government will take legal action against individuals or entities spreading false or misleading news, announced Abul Kalam Azad Majumder, Deputy Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser.
RAB’s intel wing acted as killing force in enforced disappearances: Shafiqul
04:57 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe intelligence wing of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) functioned as a killing force in cases of enforced disappearances, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday.
Congestion eases at Ctg Port, over 9,000 containers cleared in 8 days
04:47 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayChattogram Port has seen a significant reduction in container congestion, with the number of containers dropping by over 9,000 in eight days, from 45,377 TEUs to 36,215 TEUs as of Wednesday, marking a record achievement.
ACC sues 9 including former Nagad MD Mishuk
03:59 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against nine people, including Tanvir Ahmed Mishuk, former managing director of mobile financial service Nagad, on charge of embezzling around Tk 645 crore...
Tasty Treat opens outlet in Chuadanga
03:47 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayThe country’s popular fast food retail brand ‘Tasty Treat’ has opened an outlet in Chuadanga on Sunday, June 1...
Security tightened at Dhaka’s cattle markets ahead of Eid
02:29 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayLaw enforcement agencies have significantly enhanced security measures at cattle markets across Dhaka ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant religious festivals for Muslims.
10-day Eid holiday won’t affect economy: Salehuddin
02:01 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayFinance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the extended 10-day holiday during Eid-ul-Azha will neither affect the economy nor bring it to a standstill.
FF status of Mujib, other leaders not revoked: Faruk-e-Azam
12:47 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayLiberation War Affairs Adviser Faruk-e-Azam has clarified that claims about the cancellation of freedom fighter recognition for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and other leaders, and their reclassification as ‘Associates of the Liberation War,’ are incorrect.
Metro rail to pause operations on Eid day
12:07 PM, 04 Jun 2025 WednesdayFor many Dhaka residents, the metro rail has become more than just a mode of transport — it’s a symbol of the city’s growing modernity and a reliable companion in the daily rush, but on the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the capital’s most popular commuter service will take a short break.