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Tuesday, 08 April, 2025

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US tariffs on Bangladeshi apparels a miscalculated move: Paul Krugman

Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman has criticized the United States decision to impose high tariffs on clothing imports from Bangladesh, describing the move as counterproductive and detrimental to American consumers. In a recent interview with The New York Times, Krugman argued that such tariffs...

NBR under pressure to raise Tk 2 lakh crore in 3 months to meet IMF targets

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) must collect nearly Tk 2 lakh crore in the final quarter of FY2023-24 to meet IMF conditions tied to its $4.7 billion loan program. During a meeting with NBR officials in Dhaka on Sunday, the visiting IMF team, led by Mission Chief Chris Papageorgiou, called...

Bangladesh Armed Forces extend aid in quake-hit Myanmar

The special rescue team dispatched to earthquake-affected Myanmar at the initiative of the Bangladesh government is continuing its humanitarian efforts relentlessly. Following the devastating earthquake on March 28 that claimed numerous lives and caused significant damage to infrastructure, a...

Bangladeshi stars speak out against Gaza violence urge global awakening

The world is shocked by the ongoing violence in Gaza. This barbarity has touched the hearts of people from all walks of life. Everyone is protesting from their places. Celebrities in the countrys showbiz arena also condemned the killings in Gaza and urges global conscience to awaken through social...

Daffodil University suspends lecturer for opposing student solidarity strike for Gaza

Daffodil International University has suspended Tahmina Rahman, a lecturer in its Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, after she opposed a student-led decision to participate in the global No Work, No School strike for Gaza. The suspension follows her warning to students that they...

11 jailed, including 7 ex-Sonali Bank officials, for Tk 1.38 crore embezzlement

A Dhaka court has sentenced 11 people, including seven former officials of Sonali Bank, to varying prison terms for embezzling Tk 1.38 crore from the banks Hotel Sheraton Branch. The convicted individuals include former Sonali Bank Managing Director Humayun Kabir and other senior officials, reports...

Prof. Yunus urges Trump to postpone tariffs on Bangladeshi exports

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged US President Donald Trump to defer the imposition of a 37 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the United States for a period of three months, reports BSS. In a formal letter, Prof Yunus appealed for the temporary suspension of the...

249 killed in 11 days of Eid road accidents across Bangladesh: RSF

A total of 249 people lost their lives and 553 others were injured in 257 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 11-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The RSF said the fatalities include 41 women and 59 children. Though various...

Consensus Commission aims for national reform agreement by mid-July

Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, announced on Monday that the Commission expects to build nationwide consensus on its reform agenda by mid-July, reports UNB. Speaking during a meeting with the AB Party at the Jatiya Sangsad Complex, Prof Riaz said, The...

Bandarban Court sends ARSA chief Ataullah to jail after bail rejection

A Bandarban court on Monday ordered Myanmars Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) chief Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi to jail after rejecting his bail petitions in two separate cases related to the killing of a member of Bangladeshs Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), reports UNB....

Bangladesh opens 4-day summit to boost direct foreign investment

The Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicked off in Dhaka on Monday marking a milestone event aimed at reinforcing the countrys commitment to economic progress, investment-friendly policies, and sustainable growth. The summit seeks to present a genuine view of Bangladesh to global investors by...

Uncertainty surrounds around 800 million in Bangladeshi shipments

Following a 37 percent tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports, uncertainty is rising over the shipment of goods to the United States. Garment owners have stated that nearly 800 million US dollars worth of ready-made garment shipments have already been dispatched, equivalent to about 10,080 crore...

‘Swadhinata Concert’ with leading musicians in four cities on Friday

The Swadhinata Concert, featuring popular musicians from the country, will take place on Friday in four divisional cities, including Dhaka. Shobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation will host the event. The programme will be held simultaneously at four venues: Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka, MA Aziz...

Bangladesh Hockey team finalizes squad for AHF Cup

The Bangladesh hockey team will depart for Indonesia on the night of 14 April to take part in the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup. Before their departure, the Bangladesh Hockey Federation announced the final squad on Sunday, naming 18 players in the main team and six on standby. Notably,...

Islami Bank MD sent on mandatory leave

Islami Bank Managing Director (MD) Muhammed Monirul Moula has been placed on mandatory leave for a period of three months, effective from Monday. The bank has decided to send a formal letter to Bangladesh Bank, detailing allegations against the MD and requesting regulatory action. Monirul...

Bombs planted to target investigators in enforced disappearance cases: Chief Prosecutor

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), Tajul Islam, claimed on Sunday that bombs had been planted with the intent to kill investigators working on enforced disappearance cases, reads a UNB report. While conducting this investigation, we discovered that bombs had been...

UK Labour MPs denied entry to Israel during West Bank visit

Two UK Labour MPs, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, have said they were astounded after being denied entry to Israel on Saturday while en route to visit the occupied West Bank as part of a parliamentary fact-finding trip. Israeli authorities cited accusations that the MPs intended to spread hate...

ACC to file graft cases against former minister Hasan Mahmud, his wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has decided to file two separate cases against former Member of Parliament from Chattogram-7 constituency and ex-foreign minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud, along with his wife, Nurun Fatema Hasan, on charges of corruption, reports BSS. ACC Chairman Dr. Mohammad Abdul...

Sarjis Alam calls for nationwide protests in solidarity with Gaza on Monday

Sarjis Alam, the Chief Organizer for the Northern Region of the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP), has called for a nationwide protest on April 7 in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Sarjis urged Bangladeshis to unite and take to the streets in solidarity with the...

Starlink gets BIDA approval to launch operations in Bangladesh

Starlink, the satellite internet venture by Elon Musks SpaceX, has been officially approved to do business in Bangladesh by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The announcement was made at a news briefing on Sunday at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, held in connection with...

Shakib under investigation by ACC over corruption allegations

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh has confirmed that its investigation into multiple corruption allegations involving star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is actively underway. It is still underway. It will be understood after the inquiry, said ACC Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen on...

LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 per 12-kg container. With this adjustment, the new consumer-level price for a 12-kg LPG cylinder is set at Tk 1,450, down from the previous rate of Tk 1,478,...

IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s improvement: Finance Adviser

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with the recent improvement of Bangladesh economy, reports BSS. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed told reporters after a meeting with IMF team at the secretariat, The IMF team has expressed satisfaction with improvement of...

Dhaka set to vitrine new investment climate at global summit

Dhaka is set to host global investors and top executives as the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 kicks off on Monday, reports UNB. The summit aims at spotlighting the countrys evolving investment landscape, poised for transformative opportunities and unprecedented growth. Global investment...

Bangladesh-US trade surpassed $10bn in 2024

The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States reached $10.58 billion in 2024. This includes a trade surplus of $6.15 billion due to gains in garment exports. According to the US Department of Commerce data, the United States imported $8.37 billion worth of goods from Bangladesh;...

China to establish specialized hospital in Bangladesh

China will establish a specialized hospital in Bangladesh at a cost of Tk 2,000 crore, aiming to ensure quality treatment for the countrys citizens, reports Daily Sun. We are searching for a suitable place. China will begin work, involving Tk 2,000 crore, soon after getting the place, Shafiqul...

There is no other place like Bangladesh where communal harmony thrives: Home Advisor

Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has praised Bangladeshs unique communal harmony, stressing that the country stands out globally in this regard. Speaking at the Langalband Maha Ashtami bathing festival in Narayanganj on Saturday, he stated, There is no...

Bangladesh expected to face one or two severe heat waves this April: Met office

Bangladesh is likely to experience one or two severe heat waves in the current month, according to Met office, reports UNB. In its long-range weather outlook for April, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said that 2-4 mild (36-38.9) degree Celsius or moderate (38-39.9) degree Celsius and 1-2...