Dhaka, Saturday


13 September 2025


Erdogan picks ex-Amazon economist to head Turkey central bank

Erdogan picks ex-Amazon economist to head Turkey central bank

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday picked a former senior economist at the US online retail giant Amazon as the new head of Turkey`s central bank

00:21 4 February 2024

25 tonnes of potatoes reach Bangladesh from India

25 tonnes of potatoes reach Bangladesh from India

As part of the government`s decision to import potatoes to keep its price stable, an Indian truck loaded with 25 tonnes of potato arrived through Hili Land Port in Dinajpur of the country on Friday

00:16 4 February 2024

Brent oil price falls below $78 per barrel, first time since 22 Jan

Brent oil price falls below $78 per barrel, first time since 22 Jan

The price of Brent crude oil futures with April delivery on London`s ICE fell below $78 per barrel for the first time since January 22

16:37 3 February 2024

World food price index down again in January: FAO

World food price index down again in January: FAO

The benchmark for world food commodity prices fell further in January, albeit slightly, led by decreases in the prices of cereals and meat, which more than offset an increase in the sugar prices, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported on Friday

16:36 3 February 2024

South Korea to cooperate Bangladesh in manufacturing own brand cars

South Korea to cooperate Bangladesh in manufacturing own brand cars

South Korea has expressed its keenness to cooperate Bangladesh in manufacturing its own brand cars

01:40 2 February 2024

Walton NEXG N25 Officially Launched in Bangladesh with 8GB RAM

Walton NEXG N25 Officially Launched in Bangladesh with 8GB RAM

Walton, a renowned player in the tech industry, has officially launched its latest smartphone, the NEXG N25, in Bangladesh

01:31 2 February 2024

Bandarban clinch Walton U-17 National Youth Handball

Bandarban clinch Walton U-17 National Youth Handball

Bandarban District Sports Association claimed victory in the Walton Under-17 National Youth Handball Tournament 2024

01:10 2 February 2024

Bangladeshi Company to invest $2.5m in BEPZA EZ

Bangladeshi Company to invest $2.5m in BEPZA EZ

Bangladeshi company CartonCraft Limited is going to invest US$ 2.51 million to set up a Packaging and Accessories manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ).

01:06 2 February 2024

BGMEA seeks diplomatic support to seize trade opportunities in Singapore

BGMEA seeks diplomatic support to seize trade opportunities in Singapore

President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan has sought support of the Bangladesh High Commission in Singapore to promote bilateral trade and investment

01:03 2 February 2024

Local products to be exhibited before diplomats at DITF

Local products to be exhibited before diplomats at DITF

Diplomats including ambassadors, high commissioners and commercial counselors of various foreign missions, high commissions and embassies, working in Bangladesh would visit the ongoing Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2024 at Purbachal on February 6 where local products would be exhibited before the foreigners

01:00 2 February 2024

Gambia wants to import jute and leather goods from Bangladesh

Gambia wants to import jute and leather goods from Bangladesh

Gambia has shown keen interest in importing jute and leather goods from Bangladesh

00:56 2 February 2024

BIDA chief for substantial investment in energy sector

BIDA chief for substantial investment in energy sector

Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Lokman Hossain Miah has laid emphasis on the government`s substantial investment in Bangladesh`s energy and other sectors to showcase Bangladesh as an investment-friendly destination

00:49 2 February 2024

ADB commits record climate finance of almost $10bn in 2023

ADB commits record climate finance of almost $10bn in 2023

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record amount of climate finance in 2023 to help its developing member countries (DMCs) in Asia and the Pacific cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet

00:46 2 February 2024

Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

Stocks on Thursday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities

00:41 2 February 2024

Govt’s endeavor is to reduce extreme poverty to zero level: PM

Govt’s endeavor is to reduce extreme poverty to zero level: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said that the main endeavor of her government in this tenure will be to cut down the extreme poverty rate to zero level as the Awami League government took office for the fourth consecutive term

00:26 2 February 2024

PM for digital publication, translation to take Bangla literature to global stage

PM for digital publication, translation to take Bangla literature to global stage

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has stressed the need for digital publication of the books alongside the printed ones and their translation into different languages to reach the Bangla language, literature and culture at the global stage

20:41 1 February 2024

Blinken on new Mideast trip ’in coming days’: US official

Blinken on new Mideast trip ’in coming days’: US official

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will return shortly to the Middle East, a US official said Wednesday, as negotiations gather steam on a proposal to halt Israel`s offensive and free Hamas-held hostages

12:45 1 February 2024

Hamas head due in Cairo for truce discussions

Hamas head due in Cairo for truce discussions

The leader of Hamas was expected in Cairo on Thursday for talks on a proposed truce in Gaza, as Israel kept up its offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory

12:41 1 February 2024

Big Grammy year for women nominees spotlights industry progress

Big Grammy year for women nominees spotlights industry progress

Musicians and critics alike have long accused Grammy voters of ignoring the work of female artists -- but this year, it`s highly probable that women will take home the night`s top prizes

12:14 1 February 2024

US, British defense chiefs discuss Middle East threats

US, British defense chiefs discuss Middle East threats

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his British counterpart Grant Shapps at the Pentagon Wednesday for talks on security threats in the Middle East, the Pentagon said

11:31 1 February 2024

Pakistan ex-PM Khan’s wife back home after residence declared ’sub-jail’

Pakistan ex-PM Khan’s wife back home after residence declared ’sub-jail’

The wife of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan -- jailed alongside her husband Wednesday for 14 years for graft -- is serving her sentence at home after their residence was officially declared a "sub-jail" by authorities

11:27 1 February 2024

Social media’s population breaks through 5 billion: Study

Social media’s population breaks through 5 billion: Study

The number of active social media users has risen to more than 5 billion, or about 62.3 percent of humanity, according to a study published Wednesday

11:20 1 February 2024

Egypt faces dollar crunch as debt explodes

Egypt faces dollar crunch as debt explodes

Egypt`s economic crisis is squeezing high-street brands such as Starbucks and The Body Shop as experts ask how the Arab world`s most populous nation will repay its soaring debt

11:16 1 February 2024

Most Asian markets retreat as Fed crushes March rate cut hope

Most Asian markets retreat as Fed crushes March rate cut hope

Most Asian equities fell Thursday, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve poured cold water on hopes for a March interest rate cut

11:11 1 February 2024