Dhaka, Thursday


25 April 2024


US sues to block Coach owner’s $8.5bn buyout of Versace parent

US sues to block Coach owner’s $8.5bn buyout of Versace parent

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday it has sued to block fashion group Tapestry`s $8.5 billion deal to buy Capri, which owns luxury brands including Michael Kors and Versace

11:59 23 April 2024

EU lawmakers to greenlight new spending rules

EU lawmakers to greenlight new spending rules

The EU hopes to move towards healthier public finances after the expected passage of reforms to the bloc`s spending rules on Tuesday in the European Parliament

11:56 23 April 2024

Most Asian markets rise with earnings, US data in view

Most Asian markets rise with earnings, US data in view

Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve`s interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data

11:53 23 April 2024

Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour

Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour

EU lawmakers will vote on Tuesday to ban products made using forced labour under a new law that has China in its sights, risking raising tensions with Beijing

11:50 23 April 2024

Tesla earnings a ’moment of truth’ for Musk after stumbles

Tesla earnings a ’moment of truth’ for Musk after stumbles

Tesla CEO Elon Musk faces heightened pressure with Tuesday`s earnings report to reassure investors that recent stumbles are simply unexpected speed bumps -- and not indications of a road to decline

11:47 23 April 2024

Walton profits surge by 205% in July-March

Walton profits surge by 205% in July-March

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth under strong leadership, achieving a significant increase in sales and profit during the first nine months of the financial year 2023-24

00:16 23 April 2024

Dhaka, Washington engage in comprehensive discussion on trade relations

Dhaka, Washington engage in comprehensive discussion on trade relations

Dhaka and Washington on Monday engaged in a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of Bangladesh-US Trade Relations

23:59 22 April 2024

5 instruments likely to be signed during PM’s Thailand visit: FM

5 instruments likely to be signed during PM’s Thailand visit: FM

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Monday said five bilateral instruments including one agreement, three Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) and one Letter of Intent are likely to be signed during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s Thailand visit this week

23:55 22 April 2024

Stocks rebound on both bourses

Stocks rebound on both bourses

After witnessing a downward trend in the five sessions, stocks on Monday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues

20:38 22 April 2024

Relocation of war expenditure could ensure better world environment: PM

Relocation of war expenditure could ensure better world environment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday stressed the need for expending money used in the war to protect the world, placing six proposals in facing the adverse impact of the climate change to build a beautiful world for future generation

17:56 22 April 2024

Rockets fired from Iraq at US-led coalition base in Syria

Rockets fired from Iraq at US-led coalition base in Syria

Rockets were fired late Sunday from northern Iraq at a military base in Syria housing a US-led coalition, according to Iraqi security forces

11:47 22 April 2024

Bellingham snatches Madrid dramatic Clasico win over Barcelona

Bellingham snatches Madrid dramatic Clasico win over Barcelona

Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with six matches remaining

11:43 22 April 2024

Earth Day art urges UK to think green ahead of election

Earth Day art urges UK to think green ahead of election

From the air over the rolling hills of Hebden Bridge in northern England, a gigantic painting interrupts the placid green pasture with a call to action

11:36 22 April 2024

PM opens NAP Expo-2024

PM opens NAP Expo-2024

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday inaugurated a four-day UN Climate Adaptation Conference titled `National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo 2024` and Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP)

11:32 22 April 2024

World’s largest private firms fail to set climate targets: Report

World’s largest private firms fail to set climate targets: Report

Only 40 of the world`s 100 largest private firms have set net-zero carbon emissions targets to fight climate change, according to a report released Monday, lagging far behind public companies

11:25 22 April 2024

Markets bounce as MidEast fears ease, US inflation in view

Markets bounce as MidEast fears ease, US inflation in view

Asian markets rose Monday, clawing back some of last week`s losses, as Middle East worries subsided while traders look ahead to the release of key US inflation data and corporate earnings

11:22 22 April 2024

Bangladesh, Qatar to work together for developing industrial sector: Humayun

Bangladesh, Qatar to work together for developing industrial sector: Humayun

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun today said Bangladesh and Qatar will work together for the development of Bangladesh`s industrial sector

00:31 22 April 2024

BASIS election: Sohel’s Team Smart comprises bunch of young entrepreneurs

BASIS election: Sohel’s Team Smart comprises bunch of young entrepreneurs

A team named "Team Smart," led by Mostafizur Rahman Sohel, has been established to participate in the upcoming election for the executive committee (2024-26) of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), the leading national trade organization representing the software and IT-enabled service industry

00:25 22 April 2024

Mid-range flagship smartphone HONOR X9B in Bangladeshi market

Mid-range flagship smartphone HONOR X9B in Bangladeshi market

The mid-range flagship smartphone, Honor X9B, has officially launched in the Bangladeshi market, promising users an immersive experience driven by cutting-edge technology

00:13 22 April 2024

Bangladesh urges US to provide duty, quota free access on RMG items

Bangladesh urges US to provide duty, quota free access on RMG items

Bangladesh has urged the United States to provide duty-free and quota-free access to Bangladeshi RMG items made from US cotton

00:01 22 April 2024

11 instruments likely to be signed during Qatar Amir’s visit: FM

11 instruments likely to be signed during Qatar Amir’s visit: FM

Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said 11 bilateral instruments including six agreements and five Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) are likely to be signed during the Qatar Amir`s visit in Dhaka

23:47 21 April 2024

Bangladesh always ready to defend its sovereignty: PM

Bangladesh always ready to defend its sovereignty: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Bangladesh is always ready and firmly committed to defend the country`s sovereignty from attack by any external forces

23:40 21 April 2024

Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ’exacerbate global crises’

Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ’exacerbate global crises’

Moscow on Saturday slammed the approval by the US House of Representatives for an aid package to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

12:41 21 April 2024

Messi double keeps Miami on top in MLS

Messi double keeps Miami on top in MLS

Lionel Messi scored twice and created another for Sergio Busquets as Inter Miami beat Nashville 3-1 on Saturday to maintain top spot in Major League Soccer`s Eastern Conference

12:38 21 April 2024