- Bangladesh also walks out during Israeli speech at Global Ministerial Conference
- Early wicket loss against India an accident: Razzak
- Attempts being made to hijack revolution to come to power: Amir Khasru
- Zelensky 'not ready' to sign minerals deal with US: source
- BNP’s goal is to establish government of the people: Mintoo
- Hamas hands over 6 hostages to Red Cross
- England makes highest team total as Duckett hits 151 in Champions Trophy
- EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
- CEC wants to hold elections like the Eid festival
- None can survive by means of corruption: Shafiqur Rahman
- AP sues three Trump administration officials
- Environmental protection will shape our future: Rizwana
- Israeli forces kill two Palestinian teenagers
- Disney’s 'Snow White' live-action remake drops motion poster
- Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
- Creatinine levels: the silent indicator of kidney health
- No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
- Robbery and molestation in bus: 3 arrested in Tangail
- Fakhrul urges democratic forces to build livable Bangladesh
- 'History will not forgive' failure to seal pandemic deal: WHO
Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
Vietnams parliament has approved a major $8.36 billion railway project aimed at linking its northern port city of Haiphong to Chinas Yunnan province via the border city of Lao Cai. The ambitious project received near-unanimous support from lawmakers, with 455 out of 459 voting in favor. The...
International trade to go fully online under single window
In a significant step the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will formally launch Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system next month to speed up international trade online, reports UNB. The system, considered by NBR a milestone in making businesses faceless and digital, had a soft launch last month,...
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over deportation flights dispute
A trade standoff between the U.S. and Colombia escalated on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs and sanctions against Colombia for rejecting U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants. Colombia, the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America, quickly...
Trade in the hands of Bipu- Bobby 's friends and associates
During the Awami League government, former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and Sheikh Rehanas son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobbys friends and associates controlled the entire prepaid meter business. Through this, these heavyweights had control over a trade worth...
UK treasury chief heads to China to revive economic talks, strengthen ties
Britains Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive suspended economic and financial talks and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The Labour government aims to reset strained ties with Beijing while addressing Britains sluggish economy, the Treasury...
Dhaka International Trade Fair kicks off Wednesday
The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is set to begin on Wednesday at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the fair around 10:00 am at Purbachal. Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin told a...
Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025, signaling a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This milestone was announced during a special ceremony attended in person by Maldives Minister of Economic Development and Trade...
With innovation, tribute DITF-2025 set to begin on Jan 1
The countdown to the 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is nearing its end as the grand event is scheduled to commence on January 1 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal, Dhaka, reports UNB. The month-long exhibition will conclude on January 31, 2025,...
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...
Sri Lankan -resident embarks on first official visit to India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed for India Sunday afternoon, marking his first official overseas visit since assuming office, according to the Presidents Media Division (PMD), as reported by the Daily Mirror. This visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and...