Dhaka, Monday


15 September 2025


Yellen urges China to shift from ’unfair’ state-driven economic policy

Yellen urges China to shift from ’unfair’ state-driven economic policy

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Thursday for China to shift from a state-driven approach in economic policy, saying the model can discourage investors

17:13 15 December 2023

Asian markets track Wall St to extend Fed-fuelled rally

Asian markets track Wall St to extend Fed-fuelled rally

Asian markets built on the previous day`s rally Friday as investors recalibrated their outlook for the new year after the Federal Reserve indicated it will cut interest rates

17:09 15 December 2023

Putin says Gaza ’catastrophe’ incomparable with Ukraine

Putin says Gaza ’catastrophe’ incomparable with Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described the situation in the Gaza Strip as a "catastrophe" unfolding on a scale that could not be compared to the Ukraine conflict

23:36 14 December 2023

Top US official due in Israel as pressure mounts over Gaza deaths

Top US official due in Israel as pressure mounts over Gaza deaths

Israel bombarded Gaza on Thursday in its war against Hamas as a top White House adviser travelled to Jerusalem with a rift growing over civilian casualties.

23:32 14 December 2023

RJSC issues 827 Digital Business Identification (DBID)

RJSC issues 827 Digital Business Identification (DBID)

The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) has so far issued some 827 Digital Business Identification (DBID) for those operating business in the e-commerce sector

23:25 14 December 2023

Asian stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses

Asian stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses

Asian markets rallied Thursday and the dollar extended losses after the Federal Reserve indicated it will begin cutting interest rates next year

23:21 14 December 2023

US Senate passes $886-billion draft defense budget for 2024

US Senate passes $886-billion draft defense budget for 2024

The Senate of the US Congress approved the country`s draft defense budget for fiscal year 2024, worth a record $886.3 billion, according to a live broadcast of the vote

23:18 14 December 2023

Bangladesh to be 2nd-fastest economy among 46 nations: Mastercard

Bangladesh to be 2nd-fastest economy among 46 nations: Mastercard

Bangladesh will be the second fastest-growing economy from among 46 countries next year, according to an annual economic outlook of Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI)

23:09 14 December 2023

Forex exchange reserves up

Forex exchange reserves up

Bangladesh`s foreign exchange reserves rose slightly over the past week

23:06 14 December 2023

DSE, CSE stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

DSE, CSE stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

Dhaka and Chiggagong stocks on Thursday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities

22:32 14 December 2023

Bangladesh to never be handed over to collaborators of defeated forces: PM

Bangladesh to never be handed over to collaborators of defeated forces: PM

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said those involved in arson violence and uprooting rail line fish plates are the accomplices of the defeated forces of 1971, reiterating the pledge that the country would never be handed over to them

22:28 14 December 2023

PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu, martyred intellectuals

PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu, martyred intellectuals

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the Martyred Intellectuals Day.

17:49 14 December 2023

BGMEA, HKRITA discuss collaborative opportunities to boost RMG industry capacity

BGMEA, HKRITA discuss collaborative opportunities to boost RMG industry capacity

President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan held a meeting today with chief executive officer of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) Edwin Keh in Hong Kong

17:45 14 December 2023

BB enhances usance period for import of industrial raw materials

BB enhances usance period for import of industrial raw materials

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has enhanced the usance period up to 360 days from 180 days for the import of industrial raw materials, including back to back imports and imports of agricultural implements and chemical fertilizers under supplier`s or buyer`s credit

17:42 14 December 2023

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza -- taking the lead from the paralyzed Security Council, and piling pressure on Israel and Washington

23:31 13 December 2023

Developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook upgraded to 4.9%

Developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook upgraded to 4.9%

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its economic forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific, after robust domestic demand drove higher-than-expected growth in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India

23:19 13 December 2023

Solar power plant to be set up at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar

Solar power plant to be set up at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar

The government on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle for setting up a solar power plant at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar under Public Private Partnership (PPP)

23:10 13 December 2023

Govt to procure 30.65 lakh tonnes of fuel oil, 90 lakh liters of edible oil

Govt to procure 30.65 lakh tonnes of fuel oil, 90 lakh liters of edible oil

The government on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 30.65 lakh metric tons of fuel oil, 90 lakh liters of edible oil and 55,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demand of the country

23:06 13 December 2023

$1.31b to add to forex reserves in Dec: BB

$1.31b to add to forex reserves in Dec: BB

Another US$1.31 billion is being added to Bangladesh Bank`s (BB`s) foreign exchange reserves this month as the country is on track to acquire loans from different sources, including International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and South Korea

23:00 13 December 2023

Action being taken against illegal stocks of onion: DNCRP

Action being taken against illegal stocks of onion: DNCRP

Director General of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) AHM Shafiquzzaman on Wednesday said DNCRP is taking action against the illegal stocks of onion

22:57 13 December 2023

Bangladeshi RMG factory grabs number 1 spot in global LEED green factories ranking

Bangladeshi RMG factory grabs number 1 spot in global LEED green factories ranking

Bangladeshi RMG factory SM Sourcing at Konabari in Gazipur has claimed the number one spot in the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Factory rankings with a score of 106 out of a total 110

22:54 13 December 2023

BGMEA President meets Li & Fung executive chairman

BGMEA President meets Li & Fung executive chairman

Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Wednesday met Spencer Fung, Executive Chairman of Li & Fung, and Deepika Rana, Chief Executive Officer of Li & Fung, in Hong Kong

22:50 13 December 2023

Bangladesh, UN review Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework progress

Bangladesh, UN review Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework progress

The Economic Relations Division (ERD) under the finance ministry and the United Nations (UN) Country Team today held a joint steering committee meeting to review the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022-26

22:48 13 December 2023

Spanish entrepreneurs can choose Bangladesh for investment: PM

Spanish entrepreneurs can choose Bangladesh for investment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Spanish investments will be welcomed in any sector of Bangladesh for mutual benefits as Spain`s ambassador to Bangladesh Francisco de Asis Benitez Salas paid a farewell call on her

13:45 13 December 2023