Pakistan, Iran agree to ’de-escalate’ after trading air strikes
Pakistan and Iran "agreed to de-escalate" tensions Friday, Islamabad said, after trading deadly airstrikes on militant targets in each other`s territory this week00:35 20 January 2024
Eight more countries greet Sheikh Hasina
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Egypt, Luxemburg, Turkey, Singapore, Malaysia and Brazil congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her re-election as the premier of Bangladesh for the 4th straight term19:37 19 January 2024
Huthi official promises safe passage for Russian, Chinese ships: Interview
A senior Huthi official has promised safe passage for Russian and Chinese vessels through the Red Sea, where the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group has been carrying out attacks on commercial ships in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza12:39 19 January 2024
US launches fresh Huthi strikes as Biden warns of more
The United States launched fresh strikes against Yemen`s Huthis Thursday and President Joe Biden signaled they would keep going until the Iranian-backed rebels stop targeting ships in the Red Sea12:34 19 January 2024
Putin instructs to develop big generative AI models for economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to provide for the development of big generative artificial intelligence models for their further use in key economic sectors, according to the list of assignments posted on the Kremlin`s website12:30 19 January 2024
Asian markets track Wall St higher after tech surge
Asian markets rose Friday following a tech-led rally on Wall Street that helped soothe traders` concerns that the Federal Reserve will likely not cut interest rates as early or by as much as hoped this year12:23 19 January 2024
China looks forward to expanding economic ties with Russia: Authorities
The Chinese government will try to keep the positive trend in trade and investment relations going with Russia, official spokesperson of China`s Ministry of Commerce He Yadong said12:19 19 January 2024
Russia to become world’s biggest LNG exporter within 5-10 years: Expert
Russia is poised to emerge as a dominant force in LNG (liquefied natural gas) production, potentially surpassing Qatar, the current global leader in LNG exports, in the midterm.12:14 19 January 2024
IEA expects record oil supply in 2024
World oil supply is forecast to rise to a new high of 103.5 mln barrels per day in 2024, fueled by record-setting output from the US, Brazil, Guyana and Canada, the IEA (International Energy Agency) said in its January Oil Market Report11:59 19 January 2024
Trade, investment crucial for continued recovery: WEF
Trade and investment remain essential for the continued recovery of the global economy, participants said at the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting here this week11:54 19 January 2024
Apple hit again with US ban in watch patent feud
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered Apple to halt US sales of its latest smartwatch models as part of a patent feud with health company Masimo01:37 19 January 2024
Govt to provide digital skill training to 80,000 students
The government is set to provide training to 80,000 students and graduates in the next two years through public universities under a programme titled, `Digital Skills Training for Students` aimed at creating employment opportunities01:34 19 January 2024
Arnold Schwarzenegger held over luxury watch at Munich airport
Hollywood action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger was held at Munich airport on Wednesday for failing to declare an expensive watch, a customs spokesman told AFP01:30 19 January 2024
Medicines for hostages, aid arrives in Gaza: Qatar
Medicines for hostages in Gaza and humanitarian aid for civilians entered the war-torn Palestinian territory on Wednesday under a deal mediated by Doha and Paris, Qatar announced01:26 19 January 2024
BGMEA urges NBR to make services easier, faster, hassle-free
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has called upon the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend cooperation and provide essential support to maintain the RMG industry`s competitiveness on the global stage01:22 19 January 2024
Confidence will come back: ADB country director
Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to Bangladesh Edimon Ginting on Thursday said that following the holding of the last general election, confidence would come back in the economy of Bangladesh01:18 19 January 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities01:12 19 January 2024
Bangladesh enjoys warm, broader relationship with WB: Finance minister
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Thursday said that Bangladesh enjoys a warm and broader relationship with the World Bank while the lending agency is ready to continue it and thus lend more support to the country01:10 19 January 2024
BSEC lifts floor price on most stocks
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has removed the floor price of most stocks for bringing back vibrancy in the market01:05 19 January 2024
Dhaka Padatik’s ’Trial of Surya Sen’ at BSA on Saturday
Dhaka Padatik, one of the leading theatre groups in the country, will stage the 39th show of their play, Trial of Surya Sen, at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in Dhaka on Saturday01:01 19 January 2024
Uninterrupted supply of essential items’ to remain in Ramadan: Businessmen
Businessmen have assured of ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential commodities in the country including sugar and edible oil during the Holy Month of Ramadan00:19 19 January 2024
EU greets PM Hasina, pledges to take ties with Bangladesh to new height
The European Union (EU) on Thursday congratulated Sheikh Hasina on her reelection as the Prime Minister for fourth consecutive term and promised to take the partnership and cooperation with Bangladesh to a new height20:36 18 January 2024
US forces strike 14 missiles in Yemen that posed threat to ships: Military
American forces carried out strikes on 14 missiles in Yemen that were ready to be launched and posed a threat to civilian and military vessels, the US military said Wednesday.12:34 18 January 2024
Sexual assault accuser confronts Trump in NY trial
The woman whom Donald Trump was found liable of sexually assaulting faced off with the former president Wednesday in a New York courtroom to say he subsequently ruined her reputation12:29 18 January 2024
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