- Protesters extend 'Dark Indonesia' rally against Prabowo's policies
- Abu Sayeed dispels fear from hearts of Bengalese with life: Mahmudur Rahman
- Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
- 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

Half of UAE residents spend more than they earn
A recent survey has revealed that just over half of UAE residents50.46 per centspent more than they earned in the past year. Conducted by the financial technology platform Yabi, the Financial Health Report 2024 highlights significant challenges in financial security and planning among residents,...

Govt ends special OMS program for low-income people
The government has decided to discontinue the special Open Market Sale (OMS) program that provided low-cost agricultural products to low-income groups via trucks. Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced on Tuesday that the program would cease operations starting January, following a decision...

UK to announce significant hike in visa sponsorship fees
The UK Home Office is planning substantial increases in fees for immigration services, including the cost of issuing Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), a requirement for hiring foreign workers on Skilled Worker visas. Currently, UK employers must provide a CoS for each overseas worker they hire....

Business owners push to close businesses due to rising costs
Business owners are dealing with the burden of higher operating costs. High inflation and reduced purchasing power have caused a decline in the sales of goods and services, creating conflicting challenges for them. As a result, they are not inclined to make new investments. Instead, they are...

Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector
The Telecommunications sector of Bangladesh is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles that demand immediate attention. The sector faces numerous obstacles deterring investment, according to industry experts, the challenges include fragmented licensing frameworks, restrictive regulations,...

Vietnam to end tax exemption on low-cost imports starting February
Vietnam will end its tax exemption on low-value imported goods, starting February 18, in a move that aims to regulate e-commerce and boost local consumption. This change, outlined in Decision 01 by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc, impacts goods valued below VND 1 million (approximately $39.3),...

Middle class caught in inflation trap
Food inflation in Bangladesh reached 13.80% last November, according to the Bureau of Statistics (BBS). This implies consumers spent Tk 113.80 on food that cost Tk 100 the previous year, an average increase of Tk 14. However, Saidul Alam, a private company employee from Rupnagar in the capital,...