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Recession in Business, entrepreneurs seek six-month grace period

As the government walks in line with the International Monetary Funds (IMF) conditions, the amount of non-performing loans (NPLs) increases, turning businessmen into defaulter in comparatively shorter period. Businessmen are not taking this positively and they believe that at least six-month...

Police reforms aim to ensure neutrality, says IGP

Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam reaffirmed the ongoing efforts to free the countrys police force from political influence during his address as the chief guest at the closing parade of the 40th Cadet Sub-Inspector (SI)-2023 batch. The parade was held at the Bangladesh...

LPG 12-kg cylinder priced at Tk 1,459

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been slightly raised following a change in the structure of the Value Added Tax (VAT) by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). In a press release on Tuesday, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced that the price of LPG per kg has...

President urges Kosovo to import top-quality RMG, pharmaceuticals from Bangladesh

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday urged the Republic of Kosovo to import top-quality ready-made garments (RMG) and pharmaceutical products at affordable prices. He made the call as the new ambassador of Kosovo to Bangladesh, Lulzim Pllana, presented his credentials to the president at...

Elon Musk’s Neuralink completes third human brain-chip implant

Billionaire Elon Musk revealed that his neural interface company, Neuralink, has successfully completed the third brain-chip implant in a human patient. Neuralink Corp., which carried out its first human brain chip implant in January 2024, plans to perform 20 to 30 more implants in 2025. Musk...

How threatening is the new virus?

A new alarm has been raised over the HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) that emerged in China at the start of the year. Meanwhile, patients infected with this virus have been identified in Japan, Malaysia, and India. Experts have commented that there is no need to panic about this virus in Bangladesh....

CA witnesses army maneuver exercise in Rajbari

Dr. Muhammad Yunus today (Jan 5) witnessed the maneuver exercise of an infantry brigade at Rajbari Military Training Area. Bangladesh Armys 55 Infantry Division organized the event on the occasion of Army Maneuver Exercise 2024-25, an ISPR release said. Chief of Army Staff General...

Commerce adviser seeks investment from Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in UK

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has stressed the role of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the UK in strengthening commercial ties between the two and urged them to invest in Bangladesh, reports UNB. He said: Invest in Bangladesh and contribute to the countrys development. Your role is vital in...

CA’s envoy urges British entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh

Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday urged British entrepreneurs, including Bangladeshi-origin investors, to capitalise on Bangladeshs widespread reforms designed to attract foreign direct investment, reports UNB. We are open for business. We are keen...

Every individual is an entrepreneur, not an employee: Chief Advisor

The Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus stated, Every individual is an entrepreneur not an employee. An employee is someone who has strayed from the right path. This is not the path for humans; the path for humans is to create. It is about creating what is in your mind, not...

Bashundhara LP Gas recognised as ‘best brand’ for fifth time

For the fifth consecutive time, Bashundhara LP Gas has received the prestigious Best Brand Award for maintaining the highest standards in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector. Over this achievement, Bashundhara Group Vice Chairman Shafiat Sobhan expressed his sincere gratitude to the...

Local entrepreneurs are unable to cope

As apparently no one is standing beside the more than one crore small and medium-sized entrepreneurs across the country, they are struggling to survive on their own. Many of them are being forced to close their business because of economic crisis, bank loan shortage, bureaucratic complications,...

Brother killed over dispute fueled by Prothom Alo-Daily Star’s property greed

The legacy of renowned businessman Latifur Rahman, the founder of Transcom Group, is now at the center of a fierce family feud. Property disputes and the suspicious death of his eldest son, Arshad Waliur Rahman, have cast a shadow over the family and one of Bangladeshs most prominent business...

Consumers in terrible fraud

The countrys pharmaceutical sector, which is among the largest in South Asia is doing unethical marketing practices. The industry spends an estimated 6,000 crore taka annually on incentives for doctors, medical representatives, and other sectors related to drug promotion, raising questions about...

Seminar on Innovations in Drug Discovery held at NSU

In a significant step towards enhancing medical research and pharmaceutical advancements, the North South University Pharmaceutical Sciences Department hosted a seminar on Innovations in Drug Discovery: From Cancer to Infectious Diseases on December 5, 2024, where the latest breakthroughs and...

Billionaire private astronaut and SpaceX backer could be NASA's next administrator

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur and private astronaut has been nominated by incoming President Donald Trump to lead NASA through what is expected to be one of the most pivotal periods in the agencys history. Isaacman, the founder and CEO of Shift4, a payment processing platform, has been...

Businessmen in target like one-eleven situation

Businesses are once again reeling under the weight of fear, anxiety, and inconstancy. Following a travel alert issued in the extreme deterioration in law and order, foreign investors are losing trust, plunging the countrys investment climate to new squats. The situation on the ground is chaotic,...

LPG price adjustment for Dec to be announced Tuesday

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for December will be announced on Tuesday, reports UNB. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) will announce the decision. The decision, expected at 3 pm on Tuesday, will reveal whether consumers can expect an increase or decrease in LPG...

EU states must respect ICC warrants: Borrell

European Union (EU) top diplomat Josep Borrell has also addressed the ICCs arrest warrants for Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, saying EU states must respect the ruling whether they like it or not, reports Al Jazeera. This is not something you...

Govt thinking of deploying retired traffic polices to control congestion

The government is considering deploying retired traffic policemen to control traffic congestion. In this regard, Home Affairs Advisor Lieutenant General Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd.) said, We have already used students to improve traffic jam situation on the roads. Similarly, a community...

Russia to provide 30,000 MT of fertilizer to Bangladesh free of charge

Russia has announced it will provide 30,000 metric tonnes (MT) of Muriate of Potash (MoP) fertilizer to Bangladesh free of charge, as a gesture of friendship and strong bilateral ties between the two nations. Dmitry Konyaev, CEO of Uralchem Group, Russias second-largest ammonia and nitrogen...

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...

Dinosaur skeleton goes for 6 million euros in Paris sale

The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, journalists learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa, reports BSS, citing AFP. Report says, an anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was excavated...

US returns over 1400 stolen antiquities to India

The United States has returned more than 1,400 looted artifacts worth $10 million to India as part of an ongoing initiative to repatriate stolen art from countries across South and Southeast Asia, reports CNN. The Manhattan District Attorneys office made the announcement on Wednesday (November...

Dubai’s Soudi couple inspires next gen entrepreneurs with bold ventures

Dubai-based British couple Dariush Soudi, founder of Arena Capital and Gladiator Summit, and Angela Soudi, director, Arena Capital and Creator of Junior Gladiator Kidpreneurs are dedicated to equipping the next generation with essential entrepreneurial skills. Dariush, 58, a British entrepreneur...

Legendary Humayun Ahmed’s 76th birth anniversary today

The 76th birth anniversary of prolific author, dramatist, screenwriter and director Humayun Ahmed, will be observed on Wednesday. The polymath, best known for his fictional characterizations and magic-realism based writings, was born in Kutubpur of Netrakona district on 13 November 1948....

Trump's key appointments so far: A look at his picks for top positions

President-elect Donald Trump is beginning to appoint key figures to his second administration, focusing on aides and allies who were among his most steadfast supporters during the 2024 campaign. Heres a look at the individuals he has selected for key positions so far. Susie Wiles has been...

No receiver appointment for Beximco Pharma

The Appellate Division of Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the appointment of a receiver to manage Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. However, the court upheld the High Courts decision to appoint receivers for other companies within the Beximco Group. A three-judge bench led by Justice Md Ashfaqul...