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'July Uprising Directorate to be formed under the Liberation War Ministry'
Information and Broadcasting Advisor Nahid Islam said the July Uprising directorate is being set up under the Liberation War Affairs Ministry. He said that the martyr families and the injured will be provided lifelong assistance and rehabilitation through this department. Already, 826 martyr...
Chinese company Geely Auto’s sales exceed 2.17 million units in 2024
Geely Auto has announced a record-breaking 2024 sales of 2.17 million units, marking a 32% year-on-year growth. Its international business saw a significant leap, with exports reaching 403,923 unitsup 53% from the previous year. The company authority claimed this huge sales on Monday in a press...
Factories closing, stagnation in investment
With a growing number of factory closures, Bangladeshs economic outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain; also stagnant investment is signaling a broader crisis. Private sector credit has hit a 42-month low, while rising interest rates and a faltering business environment have dampened both...
China’s ‘metal storm’ weapon can fire millions of rounds per minute, scientists claim
Chinese scientists are developing a machine gun capable of firing bullets at an unprecedented ratepotentially the fastest in history. The weapon, which is described as a metal storm, consists of five or more barrels, each capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute. The resulting barrage has an...
Dollar price dearer despite record remittance inflows
Despite record remittance inflows, the price of the US dollar remains high. The value of the dollar is still over the top in the kerb market. The price has risen further over the past week. In some places in the kerb market, the exchange rate stands at Tk 129 per dollar. Although remittance...
State-subsidized loans at 3% interest for Nepalese startups launching in March 2025
Nepalese startups will soon benefit from subsidized loans, with disbursement beginning in March 2025 under the Startup Enterprise Credit Operation Work Procedure. Eligible startups can borrow up to $18,800 (equivalent to Rs2.5 million) at an annual interest rate of 3%, aiming to boost innovation...
There will be no shortage of goods in Ramadan: DNCRP DG
Director General (Grade-1) of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) Mohammed Alim Akhter Khan has said there will be no goods crisis during the upcoming Ramadan. We will try to keep the prices of essential commodities under control during the Ramadan and there will be...
Smart money strategies to increase savings in 2025
As inflation continues to push up the cost of everyday essentials, managing regular expenses can feel daunting, making it hard to save for the future. However, building a financial safety net has never been more important. In 2025, saving money requires a smarter strategyoptimizing expenses,...
Dengue claims two more lives in 24 hrs
Two more dengue patients died and 165 others were hospitalised in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning in the country. The dengue death toll has risen to 563 so far this year. During the period, 44 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 144 patients were admitted to different...
Timor-Leste President calls upon global leaders to work towards establishing peace
President of Timor-Leste José Ramos-Horta on Tuesday shared his valuable insights on the challenges of peace in the contemporary world including the Rohingya crisis and its impact in the region. He urged world leaders to contribute from their position for a sustainable peace and tranquility in...
Iran, UAE urge to halt Israeli attacks on Syria
Iran and the United Arab Emirates called for an immediate end to the Israeli regimes military strikes against Syria. In a telephone conversation on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Emirati counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan talked about the latest...
Five more dengue patients died in 24 hours
Five more dengue patients died and 562 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning in the country. The dengue death toll has risen to 522 so far this year. During the period, 259 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 303 patients were admitted to...
US Fed officials see inflation fight on track
The US appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, three Federal Reserve officials said Monday, with one indicating tentative support for another rate cut this month. The US central bank has been on a journey since the Covid-19 pandemic, hiking...
‘Death Clock’ app estimates the date of death
A new app called Death Clock is making waves by predicting the date of its users deaths and offering advice on how to push that date further into the future. While a similar iPod app called Death Clock was first discussed by TechCrunch in 2006, developer Brett Franson explained to Bloomberg that...
Maximum interest rate on credit cards increased to 25%
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has fixed the maximum interest rate on credit cards at 25 percent from 20 percent after banks insisted the central bank raise the rate to recover operation costs. According to the BB, banks will be able to charge a maximum interest of 25 percent from credit card customers....
North Korean hackers steal billions in crypto, posing as VCs, recruiters, IT pros
Security researchers have revealed a new dimension to North Koreas cyber operations, involving imposters posing as venture capitalists, recruiters, and remote IT workers to steal cryptocurrency and corporate secrets. These efforts, they warn, have generated billions of dollars in stolen funds,...
Emirates unveils its first A350 aircraft
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai on Wednesday. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates fleet since 2008. Apart from its newly delivered A350, Emirates operates two other aircraft...
Sri Lanka eases monetary policy, sets new single benchmark rate
Sri Lankas central bank set a new single policy rate of 8 per cent on Wednesday, easing monetary settings below previously used benchmarks, in an effort to shore up the island nations fragile recovery from a deep financial crisis. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said late on Tuesday that it...
Excelerate Energy supplies two LNG cargoes to Petrobangla
Excelerate Energy, Inc. has announced the delivery of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to Petrobangla in November, using the companys two floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs) stationed offshore Moheshkhali Island. Excelerate Energy is pleased to help fuel Bangladeshs economy...
Qamrul Islam placed on 8-day remand
Former food minister Qamrul Islam has been placed on an eight-day remand in a case filed over the killing of businessman Abdul Wadud in the Nilkhet area of Dhaka in July, reports Dhaka Tribune. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahmans court issued the order on Tuesday. Earlier, the...
Passport application of Shirin Sharmin Chy suspended
The Department of Immigration Passports has suspended the passport applications of former Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and her husband Syed Ishtiaq Hossain. The decision follows the adjournment of Shirin Sharmins application due to her involvement in a murder case and a plea of absconding....
UN reports Israel's warfare tactics in Gaza align with genocide definition
The UN Special Committee investigating Israeli practices in Gaza released a new report on Thursday, stating that Israels military actions in the region align with the characteristics of genocide. The report highlights the mass civilian casualties and life-threatening conditions deliberately imposed...
Former IGP Shahidul granted two-day remand
The court has granted a two-day remand for former IGP AKM Shahidul Haque and Joint Secretary AKMG Kibria Majumdar in connection with the second case filed over the petrol bomb attack on a bus in Chouddagram, Comilla. On Monday, November 12, former IGP AKM Shahidul Haque and Joint Secretary AKMG...
US launches airstrikes on Syria in latest military attack
US forces launched a large-scale airstrike on Monday, targeting nine facilities linked to various Iranian-backed groups in Syria, according to a statement from US Central Command (Centcom). The strike is part of ongoing efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region. The US military has...
Ex-MP Shambhu on 6-day remand
A Dhaka court on Tuesday placed former Barguna-1 lawmaker Dhirendra Debnath Shambhu on a six-day remand in a case lodged over the murder of trader Abdul Wadud, reports BSS. Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Sharifur Rahman passed the order as police produced Shambhu before the court and pleaded to...
BB raises policy rate at 10% to curb inflation
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has once again increased policy interest rate as move to curb inflation by withdrawing excess liquidity from the market. The decision, announced by the central bank on Tuesday, will be effective from October 27. According to the new announcement, the policy interest rate...
National Dengue Control Strategy on cards
The interim government has finalised the draft of National Dengue Prevention and Control Strategy (2024-2030) as the vector-borne disease continues infecting people in the country, reports BSS. The draft of National Dengue Prevention and Control Strategy (2024-2030) has been finalised, which is...
Eggs to be sold at low price at 13 places from tomorrow
The government is taking an initiative to sell egg at affordable price at 13 places under Dhaka north and south city corporations from tomorrow (November 9). Director General of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) Md Alim Akhter Khan revealed the information while...