China offers zero tariff for BD products from Dec
Staff Reporter : The Chinese government has announced that starting from December 1, 2024, Bangladesh will enjoy zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent of its tariff...
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RMG unrest continues amid wage disputes, factory closures
Staff Reporter : Unrest in Bangladesh’s apparel factories continues despite multiple initiatives by the interim government to address the issues. These disruptions, involving various forms...
Dhaka slams Amit quip
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh government has lodged a strong protest against remarks made by Indian Home Minister Amit Shah regarding Bangladeshi illegal immigrants. On...
Swiss vote on pensions and environment protections
AFP : Switzerland may be associated with pristine natural landscapes, but environmentalists sounding the alarm over its endangered ecosystems are urging voters to back broader...
10 new deaths in Mexico’s Sinaloa as cartel schism rages
AFP : Mexican media reported 10 new deaths on Saturday in the northwestern state of Sinaloa, where rival cartel factions have been in open conflict...
External balances ease in July amid low import
Staff Reporter : The current account balance and trade deficit in Bangladesh showed slight improvement in July, according to the latest balance of payments statement...
Dengue kills 6 more, 926 hospitalised in 24hrs
Staff Reporter : Six more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday (22 September) morning, raising the number of fatalities from the...
Dissanayaka set to be Lankan president
AFP : A previously fringe Marxist politician was on course Sunday to become Sri Lanka’s next leader after a presidential vote coloured by discontent over...
6 top police officials sent on forced retirement
Staff Reporter : Six top police officials, including an additional inspector general of police (IGP), were sent on forced retirement on Sunday. The six officials...
Classes resume at DU after 112 days of closure
DU Correspondent : Classes at Dhaka University (DU) resumed on Sunday after a 112-day hiatus, which included a 29-day summer vacation and Eid-ul-Adha break, followed...
India wants to strengthen ties with Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : The Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders on Sunday to explore ways to further...