- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
- Don't ignore Grade 1 fatty liver, experts urge
- Teachers must choose: Job or local elections
- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
- Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
- Cabinet body to finalise draft amendments to Cyber Security Act
- Govt developing "Tree Monitoring App" to track afforestation
- PM urges protection of animals, inclusive and safe society
- Trauma centers remain idle across country
- 600 foreign journalists to cover funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei
- Health state minister, BIDA and NBR chiefs take up new roles
- Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens
- Head teacher appointments cleared in 32,000 govt schools
- Gold price up Tk2,216 per bhori
Indian media needn't make a fuss about PM’s China visit: Global Times
Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. This will be his first visit to China since taking office, and he will also attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. The packed and substantive...
Crude prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices tumbled and global stock markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced an agreement to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over energy supplies and inflation, reports AFP. The two sides confirmed an earlier announcement by...
Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway. Below is international reaction to the...
Global uncertainty adds to economic pressure
Mashrur Arefin, Managing Director of City Bank, believes that restoring business confidence requires not only domestic improvements but also an easing of various global uncertainties. The RussiaUkraine war, the economic aftershocks of the Covid-19 pandemic, the recent crisis in the Middle East and...
Energy Market: Jet fuel price reduced
The price of jet fuel used in aircraft has been reduced by nearly Taka 40 per litre, with the new rate fixed at Taka 165.88 per litre for domestic flights, reports BSS. For international flights, the new price is set at USD 1.0823 per litre, a reduction of USD 0.256. The new rates have been...
Global flotilla shattered illusion of Western 'freedoms: Qaani
Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmail Qaani has expressed that the Global Sumud Flotilla has succeeded in exposing the false freedoms promoted by Western governments while bringing the Palestinian cause back to the center of global attention, Al...
UN seeks $710.5m to meet needs of Rohingyas, host communities
The United Nations and its partners seek $710.5 million to meet the most critical needs of Rohingyas in the Coxs Bazar camps and on Bhasan Char, as well as local host communities, reports UNB. The UN and its 98 humanitarian partners, including 52 Bangladeshi organisations made the appeal on...
Climate change reduces oxygen levels in rivers worldwide, threatening fish
Climate change has been steadily reducing oxygen levels in rivers across the world, threatening fish populations and freshwater ecosystems, according to a new international study, reports AP. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences analyzed oxygen concentrations in more than 21,000...
Gold surges over 3% on easing Middle East tensions
Gold prices rose more than 3 percent on Wednesday, hitting their highest level in over a week, as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal weakened the dollar and oil prices, reports Reuters. Spot gold jumped 3.4 percent to $4,708.86 per ounce by 1133 GMT, its highest since April 27. US gold futures for...
Globalisation vs workers’ rights
Globalisation has reshaped labour markets and expanded job opportunities, but it has also exposed workers to new forms of insecurity, inequality and exploitation, analysts say as May Day revives debate on labour rights. Workers across the world mark May Day to honour struggles that began in the...
Oil prices rise as Pakistan ceasefire talks stall
Oil prices climbed at Sundays open as markets reacted to stalled ceasefire efforts involving Pakistan, reports AP. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate rose 2% to $96.50 a barrel, marking a 44% increase from its pre-war level of around $67. Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained about 3% to...
Global Sumud Flotilla sails from Italy to Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla has completed preparations in Italy and is set to depart on Sunday as part of a maritime mission aimed at challenging the Israeli blockade imposed on Gaza and delivering humanitarian aid to its population, Al Mayadeen reported. According to the flotillas spokesperson in...
Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar in $11.57 billion deal to take on Musk's Starlink
Amazon.com said on Tuesday it will acquire Globalstar in an $11.57 billion deal, bolstering its fledgling satellite business as it tries to catch up with Elon Musks Starlink. Tech companies are pouring billions of dollars into capturing the lucrative market for satellite-based connectivity, but...
Global energy crisis will continue despite Middle East ceasefire:FM
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that even if conflicts in the Middle East come to a ceasefire, the global energy crisis will persist. He emphasised that countries in the Indian Ocean region must unite to address the energy shortages caused by ongoing geopolitical tensions. He made...
Global conflict hits Bangladesh trade
Rising global uncertainty triggered by the Iran war has placed Bangladeshs external trade under pressure, as imports of essential goods and industrial raw materials have declined until April this year. Businesses said volatility in global markets, a dollar shortage and higher shipping costs have...
Stocks mixed, oil steadies on cautious Iran ceasefire optimism
Global stock markets were mixed on Friday, while oil prices steadied as investors remained cautiously optimistic that a fragile ceasefire involving Iran would hold. Sentiment was also supported by US inflation data that came in less severe than feared, reports AFP. Uncertainty persists over...
Global energy shock may add Tk 610b burden to Bangladesh, warns DCCI
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed on Thursday warned that the ongoing global energy shock could impose an additional Tk 610 billion annual burden on Bangladesh and significantly strain the countrys economy, urging immediate strategic interventions. He made the...
Stocks struggle, oil prices rise as Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms
Global stocks have wavered as oil prices perch near $110 per barrel amid the prospect of even further escalation in the war in the Middle East, reports Al Jazeera. Investors and traders are nervous as the clock ticks down on US President Donald Trumps Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the...