Downey Jr wins Oscar for ’Oppenheimer,’ 31 years after first nod
Robert Downey, Jr on Sunday won his first Academy Award, a best supporting actor statuette for his villainous turn in "Oppenheimer" -- a golden moment in a decades-long career of highs and lows, on and off the screen12:14 11 March 2024
PM mourns death of her Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of her Press Secretary and former Managing Director and Chief Editor of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Ihsanul Karim01:23 11 March 2024
PM’s press secretary Ihsanul Karim passes away
Prime Minister`s Press Secretary, eminent journalist and 1971 Liberation War veteran Ihsanul Karim Helal passed away at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) on Sunday evening.01:19 11 March 2024
Israel-Hamas war rages in besieged Gaza on eve of Ramadan
Deadly fighting raged on in Gaza on Sunday, with no truce in sight on the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and a dire humanitarian crisis gripping the besieged Palestinian territory01:14 11 March 2024
CPD for efficient regional trade deals to tap Bay of Bengal trade potentials
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday laid emphasis on establishing trading partnerships through efficient Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs) to take advantage of market opportunities and trade potential in neighbouring countries centring the Bay of Bengal01:10 11 March 2024
Next budget will be encouraging for private sector: Finance Minister
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Sunday said that the upcoming national budget would be encouraging for the private sector and hoped that the economic growth momentum would continue towards achieving the growth targets00:34 11 March 2024
US for women’s critical role in Bangladesh’s economic growth
The US Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Helen LaFave on Sunday emphasized the critical role of women`s inclusion in driving Bangladesh`s economic growth, at a seminar hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) entitled “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress"00:31 11 March 2024
Walton exports TVs to Ireland for the 7th time
Bangladeshi electronics brand Walton is witnessing a remarkable surge in demand for its `Made in Bangladesh` labeled televisions in the European market, with exports now reaching over 14 European countries00:08 11 March 2024
Rahman for achieving export target of Tk15,000cr in fisheries sector
Fisheries and Livestock Minister Md Abdur Rahman on Sunday laid emphasis on providing more efforts to achieve the export target of Taka 15,000 crore in the fisheries sector23:35 10 March 2024
Saudi Aramco reports 24.7% drop in profits for 2023
Saudi Aramco on Sunday reported a 24.7 percent decline in profits in 2023 compared to the previous year, the result of lower oil prices and production cuts14:59 10 March 2024
Sammilito Parishad wins landslide victory in BGMEA election
Sammilito Parishad won a landslide victory in the biennial election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) for the 2024-2026 term14:55 10 March 2024
India, European EFTA bloc sign $100bn free trade deal
India and the four-member European trade bloc EFTA, including Norway and Switzerland, signed a $100-billion free trade agreement on Sunday to promote investment and exports, officials said14:49 10 March 2024
Global demand for LNG to increase by 34% by 2050
The global demand for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is expected to increase by 34 percent by 2025, with the current growth rate standing at 23 percent14:38 10 March 2024
TCB, Russia’s Prodintorg sign MoU to import essential items
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) and the JSC Foreign Economic Corporation `Prodintorg` under the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to import essential items14:14 10 March 2024
Aid boat readied as Gaza fighting rages before Ramadan
A boat laden with food for Palestinians in war-ravaged Gaza was "ready" to set sail from Cyprus, an NGO said, as fighting raged between Israeli troops and Hamas militants ahead of Ramadan12:55 10 March 2024
Govt transforming Coast Guard into 3-dimensional force: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government has been turning Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) into a modern and three-dimensional force adding ultra-modern smart technologies, ships and helicopters to face the 21st century`s challenges12:50 10 March 2024
7th GECF summit reaches consensus to increase export market through cooperation
The 7th GECF (Gas Exporting Countries Forum) summit ended with a consensus on the expansion of the gas market, development of this sector, future security of gas, prevention of carbon emissions in gas extraction, increased investment, market regulation, and increased communication and cooperation among gas exporting countries02:01 10 March 2024
Erdogan says Turkey ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace summit
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said that Turkey was ready to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine12:40 9 March 2024
Hamas armed wing says ’no compromise’ in Gaza truce talks
Hamas`s armed wing said Friday there would be no compromise on the movement`s demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza to secure the release of hostages seized in the October 7 attack.12:35 9 March 2024
China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months
Chinese consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, data showed Saturday, bucking a months-long stretch of deflation that compounded the country`s myriad economic woes12:28 9 March 2024
US senators avert partial shutdown
US senators voted late Friday to green-light a government funding package that keeps open several key departments threatened with closure this weekend, a major step toward finalizing the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the deeply divided Congress12:24 9 March 2024
Tunisian economic crisis mutes build-up to Ramadan
Tunisians are bracing themselves for more subdued celebrations during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan as an economic crisis grips the North African country12:20 9 March 2024
CCPIT, BGMEA discuss collaboration to promote Bangladesh RMG industry
A delegation from the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), led by Vice President and Secretary General Zhang Tao, today met Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at its complex in the city01:46 9 March 2024
World food prices drop for seventh month: FAO
World food prices dropped for the seventh month in a row in February as falling cereal prices outweighed more costly sugar and meat, the Food and Agricultural Organization said Friday00:26 9 March 2024
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