- Dense fog halts ferry services on 2 routes for two hours
- Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of India's Champions Trophy squad
- UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later
- Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps
- Passenger train services to begin on Jamuna Railway Bridge
- Air quality in Dhaka reaches 'unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 171
- Greece protests Turkiye's Piaggio deal, raises concerns over Meteor missiles
- Architect Lailun Nahar passes away
- Import-export strategy between Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia stressed
- Real Madrid stun Man City as PSG down Brest in Champions League
- BAJUS calls for action against VAT-evading jewellery companies
- UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
- Capital market taskforce recommends modernization of 'Margin Rules, 1999'
- ‘Regional unity only way to confront terrorist Israeli regime’
- Nahid Rana regains full pace after break
- Direct flight between Dhaka and Hanoi discussed
- 607 arrested in 3rd day of 'Operation Devil Hunt’
- Canada vows swift retaliation to Trump tariffs
- Sudan war is world's 'worst humanitarian crisis': AU
- Adviser Farida for developing vaccines locally
Trump to introduce 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he will introduce new 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the US, on top of existing metals duties, in another major escalation of his trade policy overhaul, reports Reuters. Trump, speaking to reporters on Air Force One on his way to the...
NBR set to launch full bond automation to enhance trade efficiency
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to fully operationalise its Bond Automation system this month to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in Bangladeshs trade operations. The rollout, initially planned for last month, was delayed due to businesses lack of readiness, according...
Capital machinery imports plunge amid rising economic uncertainty
The import of capital machinery in Bangladesh has plummeted, reflecting the deepening economic uncertainty facing the nation. Data from Bangladesh Bank reveals a stark decline in letters of credit (LCs) for machinery imports across all industrial sectors during the first five months (July-November)...
Rice prices will drop soon with no shortage in the market: commerce advisor
Commerce Advisor Sk Bashir Uddin reassured the public that there is no shortage of rice in the market. He emphasized that both the countrys rice reserves and local production are more than adequate, particularly with the Aman season in full swing. There is no logical reason for the current high...
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),...
Direct shipments from Pakistan boost imports by 21%
Direct shipping between Pakistan and Bangladesh commenced on November 11, 2024, with the Panama-flagged ship Yuan Jiang Fa Zhong arriving at Chittagong port with goods for the first time. Previously, goods from Pakistan passed through several ports before reaching Bangladesh. Now, with direct...
Government plans to drill 100 gas wells to alleviate crisis
The government of Bangladesh has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle the ongoing gas shortage and reduce its reliance on costly LNG imports by drilling 100 new and existing gas wells between 2025 and 2028. The move aims to enhance domestic gas production and ensure a steady supply to industries,...