IS claims gun attack killing six in Afghan mosque
The Islamic State group has claimed a gun attack on a minority Shiite mosque in western Afghanistan that killed six people on Monday13:25 1 May 2024
Blinken says US ’determined’ to get Israel-Hamas deal ’now’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken renewed calls for Hamas to accept a ceasefire deal Wednesday as he started talks with Israel`s leadership13:22 1 May 2024
’Operation Madonna’: Rio readies for singer’s free mega-concert
Madonna`s long-awaited free concert on Rio de Janeiro`s Copacabana Beach has upended the neighborhood, with over a million fans expected -- but for retired resident Mario Renato Borges, it`s the least the singer deserves13:18 1 May 2024
US Fed likely to keep rates steady as hopes of early cuts fade
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady for a sixth straight meeting Wednesday, with a summer start to cuts looking less likely owing to stubborn inflation13:09 1 May 2024
Weak yen boosts tourist wallets in Japan
Foreign tourists are flocking to Japan in record numbers and thanks to a sliding yen many are living like kings, splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and slap-up meals13:06 1 May 2024
Starbucks points to weaker consumer as profit falls
Starbucks reported lower profits on falling sales on Tuesday as the coffee giant pointed to weakening consumer sentiment and lackluster conditions in China as factors behind an earnings miss13:03 1 May 2024
Amazon triples quarterly profit as cloud surges
E-commerce titan Amazon on Tuesday said profit in the first three months of 2024 tripled as its cloud, ads, and retail businesses thrived13:00 1 May 2024
Asian markets track Wall St down ahead of Fed decision
Asian stocks sank in holiday-thinned trade Wednesday, tracking a sharp sell-off on Wall Street after fresh US data dealt another blow to hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year12:51 1 May 2024
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries
The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta`s Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June01:22 1 May 2024
Blinken demands ’no more delays’ by Hamas on truce deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanded Tuesday that Hamas accept a proposal for a Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages as the Palestinian militant group prepared its response01:18 1 May 2024
Northeastern, central parts of Bangladesh may witness heavy rainfall: BMD
The met office on Tuesday forecasted "heavy rainfall" at the beginning of first week of the next month when the entire country braced for more extreme heat as Bangladesh has witnessed the longest spell of heatwave setting up all-time record01:13 1 May 2024
Bangladesh, IsDB sign $289.52mn loan deal for rural housing project
A loan agreement titled `Rural and Peri-Urban Housing Finance Project-Second Phase` amounting EURO 270.57 million (Approximately US$289.52 million) was signed at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) annual meeting program held in Riyadh01:06 1 May 2024
ADB provides $121.55mn for Bangladesh’s solar power generation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $121.55 million financing package with Dynamic Sun Energy Private Limited to build and operate a 100-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Pabna, Bangladesh01:01 1 May 2024
Record foreign ships dock at Mongla
Eight commercial foreign ships docked at Mongla port in April, 24, which is a record for the second-largest seaport of the country since its inception, says a MPA Press release last night00:54 1 May 2024
Salman for sharing technological capabilities to ensure world-wide benefits
Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Tuesday laid emphasis on sharing technological capabilities to ensure world-wide benefits00:48 1 May 2024
RMG Sustainability Council holds meeting to discuss RSC issues
A town hall meeting of the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) was held at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka to exchange views on various issues related to RSC00:45 1 May 2024
Number of income tax returns likely to cross 40 lakh in FY24
The number of income tax returns at individual level in the current fiscal year (FY24) is expected to cross 40 lakh, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem00:42 1 May 2024
Bangladesh’s advancement to continue braving all odds: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has become a role model for development and its advancement will be continued facing all odds00:37 1 May 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the last session, stocks today rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues20:51 30 April 2024
Bangladesh achieves significant improvement in macro performance: IMF
Bangladesh has achieved significant improvement in macro performance, observed the International Monetary Fund (IMF).15:42 30 April 2024
China’s factory activity grows for second straight month
China`s factory activity grew for a second successive month in April, data showed Tuesday, providing some much-needed good news for officials as they battle to kickstart the vast economy in the face of weak domestic demand and a battered property sector12:16 30 April 2024
At least 25 dead in Peru after bus plunges into ravine
At least 25 people died and more than a dozen were injured when a bus plunged into a ravine from a mountain road in northern Peru, local authorities said Monday12:13 30 April 2024
Columbia suspends students after call to end Gaza camp unheeded
Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have upended college campuses across the United States, began suspending student demonstrators on Monday after they defied an ultimatum to disperse12:07 30 April 2024
Walton Hi-Tech honoured with ’Green Factory Award-2023’
The country`s electronics giant `Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC` has been honoured with `Green Factory Award-2023` for enhancing productivity through skilled workforce and eco-friendly technology in safe environments11:47 30 April 2024
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