US Fed holds key rate steady as Powell says March cut unlikely
The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged for the fourth straight meeting, while indicating it was moving toward future cuts -- but probably not before May at the earliest11:07 1 February 2024
Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20
A simple hangout spot for young people when it arrived on the scene 20 years ago, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth with an insatiable appetite for your attention11:03 1 February 2024
UN court rejects most of Ukraine’s ’terror’ case against Russia
The United Nations` top court on Wednesday mostly rejected Ukraine`s claims that Russia was financing "terrorism" in eastern Ukraine, saying only that Moscow had failed to investigate alleged breaches10:59 1 February 2024
Dhaka, Moscow keen to expand economic ties
Dhaka and Moscow on Wednesday expressed keen interest to strengthen the economic ties between Bangladesh and Russia though expanding export basket and enhancing Russian investment here01:58 1 February 2024
China overtook Japan as world’s top vehicle exporter in 2023
China overtook Japan as the world`s biggest vehicle exporter last year, data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) showed Wednesday01:54 1 February 2024
BGMEA President for stepping up business collaboration to boost Bangladesh-Singapore trade
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has emphasized the substantial potential for boosting trade and investment between Bangladesh and Singapore01:51 1 February 2024
Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 60,000 tonnes of fertilizer
The government on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some one cargo LNG and 60,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demands of the country01:48 1 February 2024
Mongolia expresses interest to hire skilled human resources from Bangladesh
State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu today said that Mongolia has expressed its keen interest to recruit skilled human resources from Bangladesh in different areas including doctors, nurses, and engineers01:45 1 February 2024
NBR starts pre-budget meeting for FY25 on Feb 4
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will start the pre-budget meetings for the next fiscal year (FY25) with the concerned stakeholders on February 401:41 1 February 2024
Timely reforms essential for creating business-friendly environment: PM’s Principal Secretary
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Mohammad Tofazzel Hossain Miah has said that timely reforms and good governance are essential for creating a business-friendly environment with a view to preparing the country for the post-LDC graduation scenario01:36 1 February 2024
Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia keen to enhance bilateral ties
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday expressed keen interest to take the existing excellent bilateral relations to upper level further00:23 1 February 2024
Stocks perform mixed
Stocks on Wednesday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat15:44 31 January 2024
Germany’s mine-to-motor lithium supply chain takes shape
Once a byword for environmental disaster due to its heavy industry and mining, the city of Bitterfeld-Wolfen is poised to become a key site for Germany`s ambitious green transition12:27 31 January 2024
Top UN court to rule on Ukraine-Russia ’terrorism’ case
The United Nations` top court will hand down its verdict on Wednesday in a case brought by Ukraine against Russia for alleged "terrorism financing" and "racial discrimination" after its annexation of Crimea in 201411:58 31 January 2024
China factory activity shrinks for fourth straight month
China`s factory activity contracted in January for the fourth consecutive month, official data showed Wednesday, as Beijing struggles to find ways to jumpstart its sluggish economy11:54 31 January 2024
US judge voids Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla compensation
A judge in the US state of Delaware voided the $56 billion compensation package of Tesla chief executive Elon Musk on Tuesday, siding with a shareholder who claimed the entrepreneur was overpaid11:50 31 January 2024
Musk says Neuralink installs brain implant in first patient
Elon Musk on Tuesday said his Neuralink startup had installed a brain implant in its first human patient with "promising" initial results01:28 31 January 2024
36th ’National Poetry Festival 2024’ to begin from Feb 1
The 36th `National Poetry Festival-2024` will be held at Hakim Chattar adjacent to Dhaka University Central Library from February 1-201:24 31 January 2024
Ahsanul directs for finding new markets for exportable products
State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu on Tuesday directed the economic ministers and commercial counselors under the Ministry of Commerce to find new markets for the country`s exportable products, including jute and leather products01:19 31 January 2024
Govt to mobilise $15bn for climate action: Environment minister
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury on Tuesday said the Bangladesh government will try to mobilise US$ 15 billion over five years for climate actions01:15 31 January 2024
Saudi Aramco halts plan to raise production capacity: statement
Saudi Arabia has ordered energy giant Aramco to maintain its oil production capacity at 12 million barrels per day, abandoning a planned increase, the firm said on Tuesday01:07 31 January 2024
BGMEA requests Singapore port authority for faster, seamless transshipment of RMG goods
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested Singapore port authority for faster, seamless transshipment of Bangladeshi RMG goods01:02 31 January 2024
BB unveils export incentives ahead of LDC graduation
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced incentives across all export items for aligning with its impending graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 202600:57 31 January 2024
Asian stocks mixed after Wall St record, eyes on Evergrande impact
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as another record on Wall Street was unable to help extend the previous day`s advance, with traders eyeing a Federal Reserve meeting, big-name earnings and key data00:52 31 January 2024
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