Rising salt cost, cattle virus pressure Eid rawhide trade
Desk Report : As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, traders at Chakbaidyanath Mukam – the country’s second-largest rawhide market – have completed their seasonal preparations. However, a sudden...
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UN to help lasting reform in Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s journey towards Least Developed...
Economy edges toward stability amid cautious optimism
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s economy is beginning to show signs of recovery following a prolonged period of slowdown, with growing stability and renewed confidence across...
JnU protest ends following UGC assurances: Wave of protests challenges Yunus govt
Abu Jakir : The interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, is grappling with escalating protests and widespread social unrest that have intensified...
JnU students, teachers continue protest for 2nd day
Md Abdur Rakib (JnU) : Students and teachers of Jagannath University (JnU) continued their movement for the second day on Thursday at the entrance of...
Eviction drive underway at Suhrawardy Udyan
Staff Reporter : A joint eviction drive is currently being carried out at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital, led by an executive magistrate from RAJUK...
Market confidence shaken as DSEX falls
Staff reporter : The Dhaka Stock Exchange’s (DSE) benchmark index, DSEX, plunged by 54.58 points on Thursday, closing at 4,781 – its lowest level in...
Malaysia labour market set to reopen
Reza Mahmud : After a long pause, Malaysian labour market is set to reopen for Bangladeshi workers. Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr Asif...
Experts stress reformed energy policy to ensure clean air
Special Correspondent : A high-level policy breakfast held on Thursday morning emphasized the urgent need to reevaluate and reform Bangladesh’s energy policies to address the...
BD goods to enter Japan duty-free, quota-free
Diplomatic Correspondent : The 6th round of Bangladesh-Japan Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in Tokyo on Thursday, marking a significant step forward in deepening...
WB okays $270m for flood risk recovery
Staff Reporter : The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved US$270 million financing to bolster Bangladesh’s flood recovery efforts and enhance its resilience...