- Dhaka's air quality remains 'very unhealthy' Wednesday morning
- DU students protest over lawyer murder by Hindu fanatics
- Netanyahu supports ceasefire proposal with Hezbollah
- UK’s Bassetlaw District Council clarifies role in housing asylum seekers
- Lebanon ceasefire deal a good news: Biden
- Netanyahu announces ceasefire deal in Lebanon
- Home Adviser senses local, international conspiracy over ISKCON issue
- Bangladesh beat India in U-19 Asia Cup warm-up game
- CA asks investigation into killing of lawyer in Ctg, calls on everyone to remain calm
- Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat in first Test against WI
- Gold price inches down
- Sylhet clinch maiden NCL title
- Suhrawardy College students blame third-party incitement for violence
- Chief Adviser urges top business executives to team up with govt
- Bodies of four of a family found in Bhairab
- Russia expels British diplomat after accusing him of spying
- Dengue: 10 die, 990 hospitalized in 24 hrs
- Two killed in Natore road accident
- Conspirators will never succeed if we are united: Tarique
- CA lauds BSC for making profit
Elon Musk becomes richest person ever
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached a record-breaking personal wealth milestone, amassing a net worth of $348 billion, reports Geo News, citing Bloomberg Billionaires Index. It cements Musks position as the richest individual in history as his wealth follows a sharp increase in Teslas stock price,...
DSEX drops 51 points as stocks plunge on large-cap weakness
Both of the countrys boursesDhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)plunged on Sunday, primarily due to a decline in large-cap securities, reports BSS. DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 51.08 points or 0.98 percent to 5,146.50. Two other...
SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on
SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever-closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the descending first stage...
Trump and Musk solidify their bond with Texas trip
For the last two weeks, Donald Trup has welcomed Elon Musk into his world, but now its Elon Musks turn to welcome the president-elect into his world, repots UNB. Trump flew on Tuesday to South Texas to watch SpaceXs Starship rocket launching near the Mexican border. Musk explained how the...
SpaceX launches India’s most advanced satellite
Indias most advanced communication satellite GSAt-N2was launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US and successfully placed into desired orbit. The satellite will provide broadband services in remote areas, reports the Daily Sun. Indian Space Research Organizations commercial arm NSIL...
Trump expected at SpaceX's starship launch amid growing ties with Musk
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend the launch of SpaceXs massive Starship rocket on Tuesday, according to multiple reports, marking the latest indication of strengthening ties between the former president and billionaire Elon Musk. Temporary flight restrictions have been put...
European SpaceX rival raises $160 million for reusable capsule to carry astronauts
The Exploration Company (TEC) disclosed on Monday that it has secured $160 million in funding to accelerate the development of its capsule, which is intended to transport astronauts and cargo to space stations. The funding round was led by venture capital firms Balderton Capital and Plural, with...
China is ready to work with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday has held his final meeting with his outgoing counterpart in the US, Democrat Joe Biden, reports Al Jazeera. In his encounter with Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, Xi emphasised the importance of the US...
Protesters in Brazil rally for Palestine ahead of G20 summit
Hundreds of protesters peacefully marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, aiming to make a clear statement for the G20 leaders over the Israeli attack on Gaza and Lebanon. The Monday and Tuesday meeting will see heads of state and government, including US President Joe Biden and...
Karachi to Chattogram: 1st direct cargo vessel brought industrial raw materials, consumer goods
The Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan vessel that arrived at Chattogram Port from Karachi has brought industrial raw materials and consumer goods to Bangladesh. The Panama-flagged vessel from the financial capital of Pakistan carried goods supplied by 18 exporters of Pakistan. It arrived at in Chattogram on...
Xi Opens South America's First Chinese-Funded Port in Peru
Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated Latin Americas first Beijing-funded port in Chancay, Peru, on Thursday. The new port marks a significant step in Chinas expanding influence in the region, as the country prepares for potential challenges under a new Donald Trump administration. The $3.5...
Big Bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy
US President-elect Donald Trumps second term, alongside SpaceX CEO and new consigliere Elon Musk, could mark a Big Bang for the US space programme. The brash billionaire duo share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history qualities tailor-made for space exploration, reports AFP....
Xi, Biden attend APEC Summit ahead of key meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to attend the first day of an Asia-Pacific leaders summit on Friday, ahead of a highly anticipated face-to-face meeting. The summit comes amid growing diplomatic uncertainty following Donald Trumps election victory. AFP reports....
1st direct cargo vessel from Karachi arrives at Ctg port
A cargo vessel Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan has arrived at Chattogram port from Pakistans Karachi, marking the first-ever direct maritime link between the two countries. Carrying a diverse array of goods with an estimated 2,300 TEUs of capacity, the vessels voyage highlights the growing demand for...
Female artists to dominate MTV EMAs
Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish are among the leading female artists expected to shine at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, set to take place in Manchester, northwest England, this Sunday. The ceremonys 30th edition, which brings together the biggest names in world music, gets under...
Entrepreneurs targeted by resentment
The Bangladesh Bank or the Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) cannot appoint a receiver to any business entity on its own. If a receiver needs to be appointed, it requires a lengthy process. However, in recent days, several media outlets have reported that receivers have been appointed to 10...
8,000 crore in the syndicate's pocket
The time frame is 9 years, and the total amount involved amounts to 8 thousand crore taka. This entire sum has been embezzled through a syndicate operating under the name of the International Gateway Operators Forum (IOF). All the entities within the forum are privately owned. The Bangladesh...
DSEX jumps 76 points as capital gain tax reduced
The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) surged 76 points to reach 5,328 in the first trading hour on Tuesday as the national revenue board reduced the capital gains tax, reports The Business Standard. Yesterday, the revenue board cut the capital gains tax to 15 percent from 30...
Elon Musk, enemy of ‘open borders,’ launched his career working illegally
Long before he became one of Donald Trumps biggest donors and campaign surrogates, South Africa-born Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States as he launched his entrepreneurial career after ditching a graduate studies program in California. Former business associates, court records and...
DSEX drags down to below 5,100 points after four months
The benchmark index DSEX of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) dropped 42 points to close at 5,072 in the first hour of on Sunday session, its lowest level since June, reports The Business Standard. Earlier, the lowest was 5,070 points on 10 June. During the opening session, the blue-chip index...
Musk's contacts with Putin spark national security concerns for SpaceX and U.S. relations
The billionaire owner of major government contractor Space X, Elon Musk and a key ally of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the last two years, The Wall Street Journal reported. A person familiar with the...
Modi and Xi agree to enhance ties in their first bilateral talks in five years
On Wednesday, India and China took a significant step towards improving their bilateral ties, hinting at a possible thaw in relations since the 2020 clashes over a border disputed. In their first formal meeting in five years, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Most companies see price drops in Stock market as DSEX hits 3-month low
Stocks in Dhaka saw a sharp decline last week, with the DSEX falling below 5,300 for the first time in three months as anxious investors sold off to prevent further portfolio losses. The market remained dominated by sellers throughout the week, extending its losing streak for the fourth...
Schools to reinstate science, humanities, and business groups for Classes IX and X
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) has announced that all secondary schools must bring back the separate groups for science, humanities, and business studies for Classes IX and X, starting in 2025. This directive was issued on Wednesday by Assistant Director SM Ziaul Haider...
SpaceX ‘catches’ Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX on Sunday launched its fifth Starship test flight from Texas and returned the rockets towering first-stage booster back to land for the first time, achieving a novel recovery method involving large metal arms, reports Al Jazeera. At 1:25pm (Dhaka), the rockets Super Heavy first-stage...