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Friday, 07 March, 2025

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Tesla sales plunge in Germany after Musk backs far right

Teslas sales in Germany dropped sharply in February, continuing a downward trend after Elon Musk publicly endorsed the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) during the countrys recent election campaign. Official data released Wednesday by the KBA federal transport authority showed just 1,429...

Inflation Relief: Food costs dip, yet challenges remain

Food inflation fell to a 21-month low in February, providing a glimmer of hope for struggling consumers. Moreover, overall inflation has also dropped compared to the previous month, according to a recent update by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). Apparently, the interim governments...

EC to speak for keeping NID services under its jurisdiction

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that they will strongly urge the government to keep the national identity (NID) services under the Election Commissions control, reports UNB. He said: We will strongly voice our opinions in the law-making process. Wherever opinions are needed, we...

HC summons Home Secretary

High Court has summoned Nasimul Ghani, the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to explain the Protection Guidelines 2025 regarding the special security provided to important/distinguished individuals. He has been instructed to appear in court on March 18 to provide an explanation...

US engaged in direct talks with Hamas

The White House has confirmed a report alleging that the United States has engaged in direct negotiations with the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas. President Donald Trumps administration dispatched Adam Boehler, Washingtons point man on American captives held overseas, to discuss the fate...

Weather may remain dry, temperature may fall over the country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (March 6) forecasted that the weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country for the next 24 hours begins from this morning. Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, said the forecast that...

General election likely between Dec 2025 & Mar 2026, CA tells BBC

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said he felt dazzled when asked to take charge after long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina was driven from power last year. I had no idea Id be leading the government, Yunus told the BBC. I had never run a government machine before and had to get the buttons...

US rejects alternative Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders

The Trump administration has rejected a long-awaited plan for the reconstruction of Gaza endorsed by Arab leaders, saying the president stands by his own vision which includes expelling the territorys Palestinian residents and transforming it into a riviera owned by the United States. The...

Boosting private sector can lead to economic recovery

Effective measures to revive the private sector can significantly contribute to Bangladeshs economic recovery and long-term growth, according to experts. An international research organization has recommended targeted stimulus packages and financial support to help revive the economy amid...

Turkey to build first wall on Greece border

Turkey plans to build an 8.5-kilometre wall on its western border where neighbours Greece and Bulgaria have already erected their own fences, a local governor said. The barrier is aimed at preventing migrants crossing into EU member states. Turkey has in the past built walls on its border...

'Elected govt will also be committed to bringing Hasina & criminals to justice'

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said, Not only Sheikh Hasina, but the remaining criminals of the Awami League must also be brought to justice. The elected government will also be committed to bringing Sheikh Hasina and the criminals of the Awami League to trial. He...

Democrat Al Green ejected for heckling Trump during Congressional address

Representative Al Green was removed from the House chamber after interrupting President Donald Trumps joint address to Congress on Tuesday night, reports BBC. The Democratic lawmaker from Houston, Texas, stood and shouted, Mr President, you dont have a mandate! just minutes into Trumps speech,...

Meta launches its anti-fraud facial recognition test in UK

In October, Meta began testing facial recognition tools internationally, aiming to prevent scams using celebrities images and help users recover compromised Facebook or Instagram accounts. Now, this test is expanding to an additional prominent country. After initially excluding the United...

US rejects Arab League’s Gaza reconstruction plan

The US has rejected an Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, and sticks to the pro-Israeli leaders own plan of expelling the impoverished enclaves Palestinian residents and transforming it into an American territory. Even though the Arab League clearly outlines plans for removing debris and...

EU’s Von Der Leyen proposes $840 billion defense plan amid rising security concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a massive boost in defense spending, proposing that EU member states allocate approximately $840 billion to strengthen the blocs military capabilitiesmore than double its total defense expenditure in 2024, reports RT. Speaking on...

Constitution is no more pro-people: Samanta

Since 5th August, the leaders of anti-discrimination students movement have repeatedly called for amending the constitution and have met with resistance from certain quarters. The students have formed their own political party, National Citizen Party (NCP) on 28th February, to realize this goal...

Trump will 'probably' cut Mexico and Canada tariffs

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has said President Donald Trump will probably announce a deal to reduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Wednesday, BBC reported. Both the Canadians and Mexicans were on the phone with me all day today trying to show that theyll do better on reducing the flow...

Appellate Division stays HC order on independent directors in BEXIMCO Group

The Appellate Division has stayed the High Courts order suspending the appointment of new independent directors at three BEXIMCO Group-listed companies. The court directed the High Court to resolve the matter by March 19. The ruling, delivered by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, followed an...

Businesses overwhelmed by alarming challenges

Businesses in the country have not seen stability for a long period. Setting up new industries has become even more challenging due to rising loan interest rates, liquidity shortages in banks, high dollar prices, and disruptions in the consistent supply of gas and electricity. Moreover, load...

Dhaka weather forecast for today

The Meteorological Department has indicated that daytime temperatures in Dhaka and surrounding areas are expected to remain largely unchanged. The forecast, issued for the six hours from 7 am on Wednesday, suggests temporarily cloudy skies with mostly dry conditions. Winds from the west or...

Arab League endorses Egypt’s Gaza reconstruction plan

The Arab League has endorsed an Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza that ensures the non-displacement of its Palestinian inhabitants, Press TV reported. The plan is presented as an alternative to US President Donald Trumps widely criticized proposal to assume control of Gaza. It was...

World’s lighthouse Prof Yunus

Even before Prof Muhammad Yunus became the chief adviser to the interim government, he became famous across the globe as a Nobel laureate Bangladeshi. He is the only global celebrity born in Bangladesh. The greatest quality of the multifaceted genius who is still full of youthful vigor is that he...

DMP reinforces city security, arrests 1786 in a week

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has arrested a total of 1786 persons in the last seven days as a part of DMPs intensified security measures to ensure public safety, reports BSS. Security measures across the capital city beefed up to ensure the overall security and smooth movement of the...

Excuses cannot be made to postpone elections: Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas said excuses cannot be made to postpone the election process. The thoughts, consciousness, and opinions of one person will be imposed on the shoulders of another- thats not expectable, he said. He came to see the condition of BNP Secretary General...

Investigation Commission found secret detention center in Bogura Police Station

Secret detention center have been found in Bogra police lines, where detainees were tortured in the name of interrogation. The information was shared by Noor Khan, a member of the Commission of Investigation into Disappearances, at a press conference at the commissions office in Gulshan of the...

Saudi oil giant Aramco reports decline in annual profit, cuts dividend

Saudi Arabias state oil giant, Aramco, has announced a decline in its net profit for 2024, reporting $106.2 billion, down from $121.3 billion in 2023, UNB reported, citing other agencies. The company also revealed a significant reduction in its dividend payouts for 2025, expecting total...

Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks

Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...

Worries and concerns mount for industrialists

Industrialists in the country have remained concerned even seven months after the fall of the fascist government following a massive uprising. Throughout the last few years, the high dollar exchange rate against the local currency has driven up the cost of raw material imports while industrial...