EU strikes deal to cap Ukraine imports of poultry, corn, grain: EU council
EU member states and lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal to cap duty-free imports of Ukrainian grain, which were allowed in the wake of Russia`s invasion but have drawn fierce protests from farmers in the bloc11:36 20 March 2024
Japanese yen hits 16-year low against euro
The Japanese yen fell to a 16-year low against the euro on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan indicated that monetary policy would remain loose even after shifting out of its negative interest rate environment11:32 20 March 2024
Australia hosts China FM, sees ’stability’ in ties
China and Australia claimed to have stabilised long-strained relations after talks in Canberra on Wednesday, despite tensions over a high-profile prisoner, trade and China`s crackdowns in Hong Kong and elsewhere remaining evident11:29 20 March 2024
US Supreme Court lifts hold on contentious Texas immigration law
The US Supreme Court lifted its hold Tuesday on a controversial Texas law that would allow state police to arrest and deport migrants who cross illegally into the United States from Mexico11:22 20 March 2024
CCECC showcases dredging technology at Mongla port
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation recently hosted an open day event at Mongla Port in Bangladesh, showcasing their advanced trailing suction hopper dredger "Xin Zi Lang 5"06:00 20 March 2024
ak, dui, tin, Dhakai jomi jite nin
Nagad means the reflection of hope of the people in Bangladesh! You can now become the owner of the land in transactions through Nagad05:49 20 March 2024
Stocks extend losing streak
Stocks on Tuesday extended its losing streak as the risk-averse investors preferred to book profit on quick-gaining shares00:39 20 March 2024
Chinese Company to invest $27.8m in BEPZA EZ
Chinese company Dongfang Knitting (BD) Co. Ltd. is going to invest US$ 27.8 million to set up a Sock manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) located at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN), Mirsharai, Chattogram00:37 20 March 2024
Messi fans to get 50% refund for Hong Kong fiasco
Fans who snapped up tickets to watch Lionel Messi in Hong Kong, only for him to sit out the friendly, will get a 50-percent refund -- as long as they don`t launch legal action12:09 19 March 2024
EU agrees to sanction 30 Russians over Navalny death
EU countries on Monday agreed to impose sanctions on 30 Russian officials over the death of leading Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny last month, the bloc`s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said12:02 19 March 2024
UN chief ’alarmed’ by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said he is "alarmed" by reports of ongoing Myanmar military air strikes on villages in Rakhine state, where locals told AFP more than 20 people were killed on Monday11:57 19 March 2024
Bank of Japan expected to end negative rates
Japan`s central bank was widely expected Tuesday to scrap its maverick negative interest rate policy and hike borrowing costs for the first time in 17 years, according to economists and media reports11:52 19 March 2024
Bank of Japan hikes main interest rate for first time in 17 years
Japan`s central bank on Tuesday scrapped its negative interest rate policy and hiked borrowing costs for the first time in 17 years.11:16 19 March 2024
N. Korea’s Kim oversees ’super-large’ rocket launcher drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw firing drills involving "newly-equipped super-large" multiple rocket launchers, state media said Tuesday, a day after Seoul said Pyongyang had fired several short-range ballistic missiles11:13 19 March 2024
Famine imminent in north Gaza, an ’unprecedented’ crisis: UN
Half of Gazans are experiencing "catastrophic" hunger, with famine projected to hit the north of the territory by May unless there is urgent intervention, a United Nations-backed food security assessment warned Monday11:09 19 March 2024
Exim Bank, Padma Bank ink MoU for merger
Exim Bank and Padma Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to open the process of merger01:49 19 March 2024
Bangladesh wants to give SEZ to Ireland: Salman
Prime Minister`s Private Industries and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Monday said Bangladesh wants to give a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to Ireland where many Irish big companies will invest01:45 19 March 2024
Pragati to assemble sedan car in Bangladesh
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between STX Corporation, an authorized company of the South Korean Kia Motors Corporation and Pragati Industries Limited, a state-run automobile assembler of Bangladesh, to assemble the Cerato sedan car in Bangladesh01:42 19 March 2024
BB allows banks to collect 1% supervision charge on CMSME personal, auto loans
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to collect a one-percent supervision charge on the personal and auto loans offered to the Cottage, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) and consumer financing sectors01:38 19 March 2024
Bangladesh-Japan joint PPP platform meeting held
The sixth Joint PPP Platform Meeting between Bangladesh and Japan convened on Monday at the Prime Minister`s Office, marking another significant step in the collaborative efforts to enhance infrastructure development and economic growth through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)01:35 19 March 2024
PM urges UNDP to raise larger fund for Rohingyas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to pursue an effort to mobilise a larger international fund in support of the Rohingyas01:31 19 March 2024
Cumilla’s van driver Humayun becomes millionaire after purchasing a Walton fridge
Humayun Sarker, a van driver of Debidwar upazila in Cumilla, became millionaire after purchasing a Walton refrigerator through the `Nonstop Millionaire` offer, part of the company`s nationwide `Digital Campaign Season-20`01:28 19 March 2024
Walton launches country’s first 6-star energy rating AC
Walton, the country’s lone tech giant, has recently launched BSTI`s 6-star energy-rated certified split-type air conditioner in the domestic market01:06 19 March 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down
The country`s bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Monday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities00:46 19 March 2024
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