US inflation jumps to 3.8pc as energy costs surge from Iran war
US prices rose in April at their fastest rate since May 2023 as the impact of the war in Iran was increasingly felt by consumers....
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Bike, e-rickshaw owners to pay tax
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to bring motorcycles and battery-run auto-rickshaws under the advance income tax (AIT) system for the first time...
Dhaka records lowest temperature
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain in different parts of the country during the next 24 hours commencing from 9am on Tuesday. “Rain/thunder showers accompanied...
Walton brings premium washing machine models
Bangladesh’s leading electrical and electronics brand Walton has unveiled four new models of premium-category washing machine featuring innovative technologies and AI-powered smart wash solutions to...
377,545 people registered under pension schemes
A total of 377,545 people have registered under four pension schemes launched under the National Pension Authority. The total deposits in the pension fund under...
Shops to remain open till 10pm ahead of Eid
Markets, shopping malls and commercial establishments across the country will remain open until 10pm from Tuesday until Eid-ul-Azha to facilitate Eid shopping. In a press...
Economic recovery still fragile, concerns not over
The country’s economy is still undergoing a fragile and uneven recovery, the apex business body of the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has...
Actor Ataur Rahman passes away
Veteran theatre personality, actor and playwright Ataur Rahman has passed away. He died at around 12:30am on Tuesday (May 12) at a hospital in the...
Govt boosts monitoring policy for dev delivery
Stronger transparency, accountability and monitoring are needed to ensure effective implementation of government development programmes, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has said....
Stocks rebound after 5-day slump
The country’s capital market yesterday returned to positive territory after five consecutive losing sessions, driven by bargain hunting in major stocks amid cautious investor sentiment...