Academic feat
City Desk: Md. Shahdat Hossain Sami, son of Md. Shamsul Haque and Dilruba Akhter Sathi, secured Golden GPA 5 in the Secondary School Certificate Exam from Dhaka Little Flower School and College this year....
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Primary scholarship exam in December
BSS Dhaka: The government has decided to resume the government primary school scholarship examination after a long time. The government has decided to conduct this scholarship examination separately after the annual examination in December...
Nestlé Bangladesh begins exports to Sri Lanka
Business Report: Nestlé Bangladesh PLC has officially launched its export operations to Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion journey. The locally produced Nestlé CEREGROW-a nutritious milk and cereal-based food for...
Trump Tariffs: Bangladesh’s lack of leverage sees it brace for higher US tariffs
Nikkei Asia: Concerns are rising over Bangladesh’s lack of leverage in trade negotiations with the U.S., after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a higher-than-expected tariff for the country if no deal is struck before...
Improving economic stability in Bangladesh
Business Desk: Since gaining independence in 1971, Bangladesh has seen impressive economic growth, with an average gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4% between 2010 and 2023. Poverty has even declined to 5% since...
Thailand Week kicks off in city
Business Desk: The three – day long Thailand Week 2025 kicked off at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Thursday, aiming to deepen bilateral economic ties and unlock new trade opportunities...
Mutual Trust Bank approves 10pc stock dividend
Business Report: Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) held its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually on Wednesday via a digital platform, with shareholders, directors, and senior executives participating from across the country. The meeting...
Thailand–Bangladesh Economic Ties Poised for Growth
Business Report: As Asia pivots toward greater regional integration, Thailand and Bangladesh are increasingly exploring ways to deepen economic cooperation and unlock mutual opportunities. From trade and investment to connectivity and sustainable development, both...
BD holds 2nd spot in apparel export as Vietnam gains ground
Business Desk: Despite holding its position as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, Bangladesh faces growing competition from Vietnam, which is emerging as a formidable rival in the global market. According to the World Trade...
‘Poultry farmers lose Tk20b in six months’
Business Report: The Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has sounded an alarm over a deepening crisis in the poultry sector. Poultry farmers across Bangladesh have suffered a huge financial loss — about Tk 20 billion...
Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 30,000 MTs fertiliser
Business Desk: The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring some one cargo LNG and 30,000 metric tons of fertiliser to meet the growing demands for the country. The approvals came from the...