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Travel, tourism industry to create 460 million new jobs worldwide over next decade

The travel and tourism industry is expected to create one in every eight jobs, with over 460 million new positions over the next decade. This insight was shared by Julia Simpson, President CEO of the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC), during a virtual meeting held from Brussels. The WTTC...

Changi Airport named world's best airport again in 2025

Changi Airport regains the title of worlds best airport in 2025, according to Skytraxs World Airport Awards, surpassing Qatars Hamad International Airport, which held the top spot in 2024. It is the 13th time it has nabbed the No. 1 spot, a record in the history of the awards that started in...

India, Pakistan to dominate Bangladesh in apparel exports

Bangladeshs apparel sector has thrived largely due to duty-free market access in developed countries and cheap labour. These factors attracted Western buyers to place their orders in this South Asian country. However, that competitive benefit is now narrowing. Global trade dynamics shifted in...

Prof. Yunus urges Trump to postpone tariffs on Bangladeshi exports

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged US President Donald Trump to defer the imposition of a 37 percent reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi exports to the United States for a period of three months, reports BSS. In a formal letter, Prof Yunus appealed for the temporary suspension of the...

249 killed in 11 days of Eid road accidents across Bangladesh: RSF

A total of 249 people lost their lives and 553 others were injured in 257 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 11-day Eid-ul-Fitr holiday period, according to a new report from the Road Safety Foundation (RSF). The RSF said the fatalities include 41 women and 59 children. Though various...

Sports hub to be set in 8 divisions with UAE support

Although Bangladesh has been planning to build a modern sports village or hub for a long time, it hasnt happened due to limitations. Now, the youth and sports ministry has taken the initiative to build modern sports hubs in all eight country divisions with the help of the United Arab Emirates...

US tariffs will have minimal impact on country’s exports

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor (DG) Dr. Md Habibur Rahman has observed that the new tariffs, imposed by the United States (US) authorities, will have minimal impact on Bangladeshs exports, reports BSS. Most of our close competitors are now facing higher tariff barriers than Bangladesh....

Sonamasjid port starts trading after Eid holiday

Export-import activities through Sonamasjid Land Port in Chapainawabganj resumed on Sunday after an eight-day holiday marking Eid-ul-Fitr. Ruhul Amin, member secretary of the CF Agents Association at the port, said trade operations were suspended from March 29 to April 5, reports UNB....

Bangladesh ranks 181st in global passport power index

Bangladesh has been ranked 181st in the 2024 edition of the Nomad Passport Index, released on Friday by global consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist. The index evaluates the strength of 200 passports worldwide, taking into account not only visa-free access but also factors such as taxation, global...

India doesn't support any particular party in Bangladesh: Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, New Delhi has always attached highest priority to its relationship with Dhaka and it does not support any particular party in Bangladesh. He made the remark at a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on the...

Bangladesh set for relentless cricket calendar through early 2027

Bangladeshs national cricket team is preparing for a relentless stretch of international fixtures through March 2027, as outlined in the Future Tours Programme (FTP). The team will embark on an uninterrupted run of matches, with the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe this month in Sylhet and...

Japan PM Ishiba says Trump tariffs 'national crisis'

Tariffs imposed on Japanese goods by US President Donald Trumps administration are a national crisis, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday as he prepared to hold cross-party talks on mitigating the impact, reports AFP/ BSS. Japanese firms are the biggest investors into the United...

Country’s export sector in deep crisis amid 37% US tariff

Bangladeshs export sector, particularly the ready-made garment (RMG) industry, is facing a major crisis following the imposition of a 37 percent tariff on Bangladeshi goods by U.S. President Donald Trump. This new tariff increases the cost of Bangladeshi products, which may result in reduced demand...

Thailand approves tax breaks for large commercial EVs

The Thai government has approved new tax measures to promote the adoption of large commercial electric vehicles (EVs), including buses and trucks, by businesses across the country. Announced by Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat, the policy aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation and...

Turkiye to hold tender for Bosporus railway project

Turkiye is moving forward with a major railway project aimed at crossing the Bosporus Strait, enhancing transportation links between Europe and Asia. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Turkiye is in the final stages of securing financing for the $4 billion...

Kurdistan’s APIKUR rejects Iraqi oil ministry's unilateral actions on export dispute

The Kurdistan Oil and Gas Producers Association (APIKUR) has raised objections to the actions of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil, accusing it of undermining ongoing negotiations and trying to alter the terms of legal contracts between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and international oil...

VOA journalists receive career support from Press Freedom Center

In the aftermath of the Trump Administrations decision to end federal grant funding to the U.S. Agency for Global Media, Voice of America (VOA) journalists faced unexpected layoffs and a sudden shutdown of operations. On Friday, however, more than 200 VOA staff members received a valuable career...

Sweet corn cultivation expands with strong market demand

Sweet corn cultivation in Bangladesh is emerging as a lucrative alternative for farmers seeking higher profits, shorter harvest cycles, and a reliable market. The success of farmers like Sohel Rana in Ranisankail illustrates the potential of this crop to revolutionise local agriculture. Unlike...

Eid holiday: Trade through Hili port to remain suspended for 8 days

Trade between Bangladesh and India through Hili land port of Dinajpur will remain suspended for eight days from March 29 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB. Prof Shahinur Islam, general secretary of Hili C ustoms CF Agents Association, said that trade will remain closed from March 29 to...

Transport syndicate set to extort Tk 832cr from Eid travellers

A powerful transport syndicate has started extorting Tk 832.30 crore from over 1.5 crore Eid travellers as tips, forcing them to pay exorbitant extra fares, according to a report by the Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, reports UNB. The report, presented by the organisations Secretary-General, Md...

Trading at Bhomra land port to remain suspended 9 days due to Eid

Import and export activities at the Bhomra land port, Satkhira will remain suspended for nine days due to the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays and the weekly off days. Abu Musa, the general secretary of the Bhomra Customs, Clearing, and Forwarding (CF) Agents Association, said from March 29 (Saturday) to...

Another 231 metric tons of potatoes exported to Nepal via Banglabandha

On Tuesday, a new shipment of 231 metric tons of Asterix potatoes was exported to Nepal through the Banglabandha Land Port in Tetulia Upazila, Panchagarh. The shipment, consisting of 11 truckloads, was sent by four exporters: Thinks to Supply, Amin Trardus, Fast Delivery, and Sufla Multi Products...

US considers easing sanctions against Russia, Trump confirms

Moscow and Washington have expressed a commitment to advancing the Black Sea Initiative as part of efforts to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, according to the Kremlin, the deal will only come into effect once the US lifts a range of sanctions that have been hindering Russias trade...

Business risks in political and social instability: JETRO Report

Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh have highlighted political and social instability as the primary threat to the business environment. Additionally, unclear government policies, shortages in electrical infrastructure, ambiguity and complexity in laws, and bureaucratic red tape are also...

Steps taken to declare Sandwip as seaport: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said initiatives have been taken to declare Sandwip as a seaport and open Kumira-Guptachara ghat. Initiatives have been taken to declare Sandwip a seaport, open Kumira-Guptachara ghat, launch Dhaka-Kumira bus service, build roads in ferry ghat...

Vessel carrying 11,500 MT rice from India arrives at Ctg port

A vessel carrying 11,500 metric tonnes of boiled rice from India has arrived at Chittagong Port, reports UNB. This delivery is part of a larger import deal under an open tender contract (Package-2), which encompasses the import of 450,000 MT of rice from India in total, according to a press...

CBI files closure report in Sushant case: ‘Simple case of suicide’

Almost five years after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Mumbai home, the CBI has filed a closure report on its probe into his death, calling it a simple case of suicide. In a miscellaneous criminal application filed Friday before the Bandra magistrate court, the...