BCCCI places proposals at NBR pre-budget meeting

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Sunday held a pre-budget consultation meeting with the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) at its...

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Apparel exports to US decline 8.53pc in Jan-Feb

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United States – its single largest export destination – faced a setback in early 2026, recording an 8.53...

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Engineering Energy Sovereignty: A Technical Blueprint for Renewable Integration in Bangladesh

IntroductionEnergy sovereignty refers to reducing the country’s dependence on energy imports and increasing the use of local renewable resources, which is essential for Bangladesh’s economic...

Editorial

War impact on agriculture and industry: Steps needed to deal with the crisis

The two main driving forces of Bangladesh’s economy — agriculture and industry — are facing a deep crisis today. The energy crisis is taking away...

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A delegation from the UNFPA and UN Women meet Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister at his office at the secretariat in the capital on Sunday.

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A book ‘Janatar Zia’ written by Mahbub Nahid was donated to the library of Hazrat Shah Ali Model High School in Mirpur, the capital. The book was officially handed over in a ceremony held on Saturday on the school premises. Headmistress Mosha. Jobaida Khatun receives the book while Fahim Muntasir and Golam Sarwar handed over it on behalf of the writer.

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Severe traffic clogs in various roads on the first working day of the week. The photo was taken from the Mohakhali area in the capital on Sunday.

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An Executive Magistrate behaves sympathetically towards low-income street vendor while conducting a drive to free the city from traffic congestion. The photo is taken from the North-South Road in the capital on Sunday.

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Iran’s internet blackout stretches to nearly 900hrs

The internet service has been shut in Iran for nearly 900 hours as the US-Israel-Iran war prolonged, said an independent internet monitoring organization NetBlocks. Iran’s...

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Trump seeks $1.5T for defense

US President Donald Trump on Friday aimed to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget proposal. The request, which comes five weeks...

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