Krugman slams US Tariffs on Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman has cautioned against imposing high tariffs on clothing imports from Bangladesh, emphasising the negative impact on consumers...
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Growing population presents investment windfall in BD: WB
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh is projected to undergo substantial population growth over the next two decades, resulting in a sharp rise in domestic demand and...
Investment Summit: Tk 1,200cr in new youth startup funds announced
Staff reporter : Four separate funds have been announced to support innovative business ideas from young entrepreneurs, under a joint initiative by the Bangladesh Bank,...
Bangladesh joins Artemis Accords as 54th signatory
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Bangladesh has officially joined the Artemis Accords, becoming the 54th signatory to the US-led international agreement on civil space exploration. The...
Banks must cut stock exposure by end of 2026
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the tenure of banks’ capital market special funds by nearly 22 months, until 31 December 2026 in...
Election deadlines deepen political divide
Abu Jakir : Bangladesh is entering a critical phase of political uncertainty, with opposition parties and civil society groups intensifying calls for sweeping reforms, justice...
Merchandise exports surge 10.63pc YoY, backed by RMG growth
Muhid Hasan : Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose by 10.63 per cent year-on-year during the July-March period of the current 2024-25 fiscal year, driven predominantly by...
From Dhaka to districts: Bangladesh stops for Gaza
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh witnessed a wave of nationwide protests on Monday as people from all walks of life, including students, political activists, and religious...
US Tariff impact: New 100 US products to get duty-free access
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh government has announced plans to expand duty-free access for an additional 100 products imported from the United States, as part...
US Tariff impact: Yunus writes Trump to boost bilateral trade
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has formally addressed a letter to US President Donald J. Trump, requesting a three-month delay in...
Repatriation Or Risk?: Rohingyas caught in uncertainty
Farrukh Khosru with Abrar Al Amin from Cox’ Bazar : The announcement of the repatriation of Rohingya refugees has elicited mixed reactions within the refugee...
EC moves to finalise new code of conduct
Staff Reporter : The Election Commission (EC) is in the final stages of preparing a revised code of conduct aimed at ensuring equal opportunity for...