Putin gifts N. Korea’s Kim a Russian-made car: KCNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car, Pyongyang`s state media said Tuesday, as the two countries bolster ties in areas from tourism to defence11:18 20 February 2024
UN agencies warn of ’explosion’ in Gaza child deaths
An alarming lack of food, surging malnutrition and the rampant spread of disease could spark an explosion in child deaths in Gaza, the United Nations warned Monday11:13 20 February 2024
26 EU states demand ’immediate’ halt in Gaza fighting: Borrell
All EU countries except Hungary joined a call Monday for an "immediate humanitarian pause" in the Gaza war, foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said11:10 20 February 2024
Australia’s ANZ, Suncorp overcome objection to major merger
Australia`s ANZ and Suncorp banks jumped a big hurdle in their proposed $3.2 billion merger Tuesday, as a tribunal overrode a consumer watchdog`s concerns11:06 20 February 2024
BHP profit dives after hits from nickel, Brazil mine disaster
Mining giant BHP reported an 86 percent slump in half-year net profit on Tuesday, hit by a writedown of its nickel assets and costs related to a 2015 Brazilian mining disaster11:03 20 February 2024
Capital One to buy Discover for $35.3bn
US banking giant Capital One announced Monday it will acquire financial services company Discover in a $35.3 billion all-stock deal combining two of America`s major credit card firms10:59 20 February 2024
China central bank cuts benchmark lending rate to boost economy
China`s central bank on Tuesday cut a key benchmark lending rate used to price mortgages, as Beijing seeks to boost its flagging growth10:55 20 February 2024
Change must start with a focus on social justice: ILO DG
On World Day of Social Justice, ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, on Tuesday said that there is a unique opportunity to bend the arc of history in favor of social justice and to put social needs at the same level as economic and environmental concerns01:02 20 February 2024
ADB to help empower Philippine Rural Banks through digital transformation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide grants totaling $655,000 to nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines to implement digital transformation solutions aimed at catalyzing financial inclusion, especially in underserved sectors in the country00:48 20 February 2024
Hider stars as Rangpur win cliffhanger for eighth straight victory in BPL
Pacer Abu Hider Rony made an instant impact with a five-wicket haul on his first match in this Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as Rangpur Riders edged Fortune Barishal past by one wicket in a thrilling contest at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Monday00:41 20 February 2024
Japanese space debris inspection probe launched
A Japanese firm said Monday it had successfully launched a spacecraft tasked with inspecting potentially dangerous man-made junk floating around the Earth00:34 20 February 2024
’Oppenheimer’ dominates BAFTAs in major Oscars boost
"Oppenheimer", Christopher Nolan`s epic movie about the creation of the atomic bomb, swept the board at Sunday`s BAFTA film awards in London, delivering a serious statement ahead of next month`s Oscars00:31 20 February 2024
Israel says will fight during Ramadan unless Hamas frees hostages
Deadly fighting raged on in Gaza Monday after Israel warned that, unless Hamas frees all hostages, it will push on with its offensive during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, including in the far-southern Rafah area00:24 20 February 2024
Biden says ’considering’ more Russia sanctions after Navalny death
US President Joe Biden is "considering additional sanctions" on Moscow after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in an Arctic prison, he said Monday00:16 20 February 2024
DCCI team off to Dubai to attend Gulfood exhibition
A 12-member business delegation from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) left the city for Dubai to participate in the 29th edition of Gulfood, the largest food and beverage exhibition in Dubai to be held during 19th-23rd February at the Dubai World Trade Centre00:06 20 February 2024
China new year holiday spending surges past pre-pandemic levels
China`s new year holiday spending last week surged past pre-pandemic levels, official figures showed, a rare bright spot for an economy struggling with sluggish consumption and deflation23:58 19 February 2024
BIDA assures to provide all support to Japanese investors
Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Lokman Hossain Miah has reiterated the government’s commitment to Japanese investors to provide all necessary services following their investment in Bangladesh20:29 19 February 2024
Product diversification needed to expand Bangladesh-Australia trade
Philippa King, deputy CEO of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AusTrade), has laid emphasis on strengthening the economic partnership between Bangladesh and Australia alongside focusing on product diversification20:22 19 February 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
The country`s both bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Monday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities20:11 19 February 2024
India allows export of onions to Bangladesh
India has allowed exports of onions on a government-to-government basis to some countries including Bangladesh, on the recommendation of India`s External Affairs Ministry, according to a report published in the Economic Times on Monday20:07 19 February 2024
Mustafizur suffers head injury during practice
Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who is playing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Comilla Victorians suffered a head injury during his side`s practice session today at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattaogram00:38 19 February 2024
Brazil’s Lula accuses Israel of ’genocide’ in Gaza
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva accused Israel Sunday of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip and compared its actions to Adolf Hitler`s campaign to exterminate Jews00:25 19 February 2024
Chevron keen in offshore oil & gas exploration: Nasrul
Minister of State for Electricity, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said that the American company Chevron showed keen interest to engage in offshore oil and gas exploration00:18 19 February 2024
China tells Ukraine it ’does not sell lethal weapons’ to Russia
China`s foreign minister has insisted to his Ukrainian counterpart that his country does not sell lethal weapons to Russia for its ongoing war, a statement said Sunday00:10 19 February 2024
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