Optimism ’at record low’ for US firms in China: Business group
US firms in China are reporting "record-low" optimism and increasingly looking to move investment away from the country, a business group said Tuesday, as slowing growth and geopolitical tensions hurt investor confidence12:56 19 September 2023
US jobs market solid but Fed risks pushing too far
The US labor market is remarkably solid despite aggressive interest rate hikes to fight inflation and a recent rise in unemployment, but analysts warn that the central bank risks pushing too far12:51 19 September 2023
WHO praises Bangladesh govt efforts for overall health development
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General (DG) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highly praised the Bangladesh government’s measures for overall development in health sector to ensure health services to all12:46 19 September 2023
Bangladesh, Hungary sign 3 instruments
Bangladesh and Hungary have signed one agreement and two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on economic, education and health cooperation12:41 19 September 2023
Speakers for increasing use of renewable energy at industries
Speakers at a workshop on Monday stressed the need for taking necessary measures and reforming the policies as per necessity to increase the use of renewable energy at the countrywide industries to face the challenges of LDC graduation20:56 18 September 2023
Trial run of train on Ctg-Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar route begins on Oct
The trial run of train on the Ctg-Dohazari-Cox`s Bazar route will begin in the next month as most of the construction work on the rail track has been completed20:04 18 September 2023
Dengue claims 17 more lives, infects 3,084 in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 17 more lives and infected 3,084 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, according to the health department19:33 18 September 2023
BB to introduce national debit card on Nov 1
Bangladesh Bank (BB) will introduce debit cards by November this year to reduce dependency on foreign companies and protect the country’s reserve of foreign currencies19:24 18 September 2023
US ambassador opens American corner in Rajshahi
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas inaugurated the new location of American Corner in Rajshahi on Monday18:36 18 September 2023
Dhaka, Chittagong stocks witness flat
Stocks on Monday witnessed flat with downward trend of major price indices at Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges due to price fall mainly in some large-cap securities17:24 18 September 2023
Dollar price should not be high: BB
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has observed that as a trade balance is prevailing now in the country, dollar price should not be high16:56 18 September 2023
FAO touts high impact initiatives to transform agrifood systems, boost 2030 Agenda
Ahead of the 2023 SDG Summit, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and its partners presented on Sunday the High Impact Initiative on Food Systems Transformation aimed at mobilising commitments to ensure food security and healthy diets for all15:33 18 September 2023
Shikari: The latest hit series on Bongo BD
Bongo BD, the nation`s popular OTT platform, is proud to announce the exciting addition of the Bengali dubbed version of the hit Turkish drama `Kuzgun` - `Shikari` to its content library14:09 18 September 2023
Markets drop as traders prepare for Fed decision
Stock markets started the week limply Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street, with focus turning to the Federal Reserve`s keenly awaited key policy decision14:03 18 September 2023
Govt allows 4 businesses to import eggs
The government has given permission to four companies to import eggs in a bid to control the price hike of eggs in the country’s local markets13:20 18 September 2023
BRTC bus service begins on Dhaka elevated expressway
Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) began bus service on the Farmgate-Airport route of the Dhaka Elevated Expressway on Monday to facilitate smooth transportation of the city dwellers13:04 18 September 2023
PM Hasina arrives in NY to attend 78th UNGA session
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday arrived in USA to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)12:21 18 September 2023
Number of LEED certified factories in RMG reach 202
Two more factories have been certified by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) with both receiving Gold rating and thus taking the total number of LEED factories to 202 in the country.19:02 17 September 2023
Innovation in science, technology key to agrifood systems transformation: FAO DG
Innovations in science and technology will play a crucial role in transforming our agrifood systems so that they can become more efficient, more inclusive, more resilient and more sustainable18:42 17 September 2023
AL will come to power again thru fair polls: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League (AL) Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud has said his party would come to power again through free and fair elections as he exchanged views with Bangladeshi expatriates in Canada18:10 17 September 2023
PM leaves for NY to attend 78th UNGA session
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday left here for New York, USA to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)17:58 17 September 2023
Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe
Stocks on Sunday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities.17:52 17 September 2023
Dengue death toll crosses 800 as 14 die in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 14 more lives and infected 2,598 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the health department19:30 16 September 2023
World “well off track” to achieve SDG 8: ILO research finds
International Labour Organization (ILO) analysis of progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8) on Decent Work for All, finds much still needs to be done, particularly on social and environmental issues and offers policy recommendations to speed up progress19:21 16 September 2023
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