- No place for autocracy in Bangladesh: Moin Khan
- The Power of Sisu
- BNP to review Reform Commission proposal and provide opinions: Salahuddin
- Asiya laid to rest, entire village engulfed in grief
- CA asks to stay ready for facing LDC graduation challenges
- FAO, Bangladesh to work jointly for fostering food security
- India's statement on Bangladesh elections unwarranted: Foreign Ministry
- Simeone stays positive after another defeat by Atletico against Madrid
- UN Secretary General arrives in Dhaka
- South Africa-EU summit centers on boosting trade and diplomatic ties
- Saif Ali Khan resumes work after stabbing incident
- Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge
- Bangladesh elected VP of South Asian Para Sports Federation
- Travel embargo imposed on ex-BGB DG Shafeenul, wife
- China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
- Govt approves BSMMU’s renaming to ‘Bangladesh Medical University’
- Yunus to hold talks with Xi on March 28: Foreign Ministry
- Magura child rape trial to begin in 7 days: Law Advisor
- Trump claims to back free speech, critics differ
- Putin likely to set his own terms for Ukraine ceasefire
BGMEA leaders pledge $50 billion garment export target
Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), representing a joint council contesting the upcoming election, have pledged to increase Bangladeshs garment exports to $50 billion over the next five years if elected. Speaking at an iftar event hosted by...
Workers of closed factories struggling to survive
Nearly 100 factories, large and small, remain shut following widespread vandalism, looting, and arson that began on August 5 last year. Around 100,000 workers who once relied on these factories for their livelihoods are now struggling to survive with their families, living in dire conditions....
Global coffee industry hit by soaring prices and supply challenges
Global coffee traders and roasters report significantly reducing their purchases, as the industry struggles with a sharp rise in prices that suppliers have not been able to get retail stores to accept. At the US National Coffee Association annual convention in Houston this week, attendees said...
European rocket successfully completes 1st commercial launch
Europes Ariane 6 rocket marked a historic achievement on Thursday by successfully placing the French military satellite CSO-3 into orbit. This launch represents a major milestone for Europes independent access to space and strengthens its defense capabilities amid shifting global geopolitics....
Who profits from destruction of trade and industry
Standing on the ruins we are now starting everything anew. We are reforming the state to establish a democratic system ensuring everyones rights. The countrymen still have full trust in the interim government to carry out this difficult job. There is no alternative but to succeed of the interim...
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...
Makkah hosts halal forum with Turkey’s participation
The Makkah Halal Forum 2025 officially began in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, welcoming participants from across the globe, including Turkey, reads a DS report. Themed Sustainable Development Through the Halal, the second edition of the forum runs from February 25 to 27 at the Makkah Chamber of...
AI expanding role in Japan’s fashion industry
Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping Japans fashion industry, influencing runway designs and mass-market production. Yet, the absence of national or industry guidelines raises concerns about counterfeiting and design theft. At the Tokyo Collections in September 2024, Japanese brand...
Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer crashes after engine failure; pilot ejects safely
A Taiwan air force AT-5 Brave Eagle advanced jet trainer crashed into the sea on Saturday after suffering a dual-engine failure, the military confirmed. The pilot successfully ejected and was rescued, reads a Bangkok Post report. This marks the first major incident involving the domestically...
Meta begins 5% workforce reduction as part of strategic shift towards AI
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a series of performance-based layoffs, reducing its global workforce by 5%, or approximately 4,000 employees. This move is in line with CEO Mark Zuckerbergs strategy to raise the bar on performance and streamline operations. Employees...
Two new RMG factories in Bangladesh achieve LEED certification
Bangladesh continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable growth, with two new factories in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, despite the challenges of a global economic downturn. The factoriesColumbia Apparels...
Acute gas crisis cripples industries
Years of disrupted gas supply have brought export-oriented industries and other factories to a severe production crisis. In key sectors such as textiles, ceramics, and ready-made garments, the captive power plants require a gas pressure of 15 PSI (pounds per square inch), but they are typically...
41 factories permanently shut in Gazipur
In the past five months, following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, Gazipurs industrial landscape has faced a significant upheaval. Fifty-one factories have ceased operations, of which 41 have been permanently shut. Ten factories were announced as temporarily closed, while another seven...
A neighboring country spreading propaganda and conspiring against garments industry: Advisor Sakhawat
Labor and Employment Advisor Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. M Sakhawat Hossain has said that a neighboring country is spreading propaganda and conspiring against the garments industry. He said this at the inauguration of a fair organized by various organizations supporting the production of goods...
US, UK impose sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry
The United States and the United Kingdom imposed further sanctions on Russias energy sector on Friday in an attempt to curb funding for Moscows full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The US Treasury Department said it was designating two of Russias largest oil companies, Gazprom Neft and...
Businesspeople in awe
The countrys industrial sector has been grappling with persistent challenges, with no signs of improvement. Difficulties are soaring for local industrialists as they have been struggling for a long time with dollar shortages, high interest rates, labour unrest, and other issues that made it harder...
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...
Actress Anjana Rahman passes away
Renowned actress and two-time National Film Award winner Anjana Rahman has passed away (Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raziun). She died Friday night while undergoing treatment at BSMMU. The information was confirmed by film journalist Ahmed Tepantar. She was 60. Her funeral prayer (Namaz-e-Janaza)...
Initiatives aimed at reviving glory of ‘golden fiber’
The Interim Government of Bangladesh has taken significant steps to revive the nations once-thriving jute industry, often dubbed the golden fiber. As part of this initiative, Bangladesh Bank has introduced special provisions to facilitate the repayment of outstanding loans in the jute sector....
Japanese anime industry sales top 3 trillion yen for 1st time
The market size of Japans anime industry has topped the 3-trillion-yen mark for the first time in 2023, supported by strong overseas sales, local media reported Sunday. Japans animation industry generated around 3.3 trillion yen (about 21 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, marking a record high and...
Recession not easing, raw material imports fall
Countrys trade has ground to a halt as the raw material imports fell to $5.27 billion in November, a sharp decline from $5.6 billion in the same month last year. This marks a troubling sign for the economy, as a reduction in imports is expected to fuel inflation and push up commodity prices....