Indonesia ferry disaster kills 64; 71 missing
Indonesian rescuers recovered more bodies from the wreck of a ferry that capsized in the Java Sea two weeks ago, bringing the death toll to...
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$1tn economy in sight by 2034
Bangladesh is looking to leverage investment, industrial diversification, technological advancement and its global diaspora network to build a trillion-dollar economy by 2034, Finance and Planning...
Aid falls, debt servicing rises
Bangladesh is facing a growing pressure on its external financing position as foreign project assistance fell by more than 60 per cent year-on-year in the...
PM returns home after UNGA visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Dhaka after a five-day visit to the United States, during which he addressed the 81st session of the...
US, China to open AI channel after summit
The United States and China have agreed to establish a “communication channel” for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents, the White House said after a summit in...
Mbappe out of Nations League squad with knee injury
France captain Kylian Mbappe will leave the national squad after suffering a knee injury during their 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey here at the...
Dhaka-Washington ties gain nuclear dimension
Bangladesh and the United States have expanded their strategic partnership beyond conventional energy cooperation, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on civil nuclear technology that...
UNGA visit opens new avenues for Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s maiden visit to the United Nations General Assembly has advanced Bangladesh’s diplomatic outreach, combining engagement on international conflicts, including the Palestinian...
Dengue toll rises to 219
The death toll from dengue in Bangladesh has risen to 219 this year, with eight more deaths reported in the past 24 hours, according to...
RMG exports to UK rebound in August after sluggish July
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United Kingdom staged a strong recovery in August, rebounding from a mild contraction in July and helping maintain...
LPG imports slide, prices spike
Bangladesh is facing renewed pressure in its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market as declining imports and tighter global supplies have pushed domestic availability about 30...
Zaima appointed UN legal officer
Carrying forward a family legacy of public service, Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and granddaughter of former president Ziaur Rahman and former...