Millions of jobs may face wipeout

Bangladesh's export-led economy faces a potential employment crisis as the US prepares to impose a 35-percent countervailing tariff on imports from the country on August 1. Industry leaders warn that the impact will be widespread - threatening not just the readymade garment (RMG) sector but also related industries, such as...

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Gopalganj curfew continues

After a tense and fearful night Wednesday following mayhem over NCP programme, an uneasy calm prevailed in the curfew-bound Gopalganj town on Thursday while government authorities launched anti-violence action.The ongoing curfew in Gopalganj will continue with a pause from 11 am to 2 pm today (Friday).A total of 25 persons...

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One-year extension proposed despite 99.8pc completion

The commencement of commercial operations of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's (HSIA) third terminal is facing unusual delays due to emerging risks during the testing phase and poor coordination between the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and Biman Bangladesh Airlines.The delay is happening despite 99.80 per cent completion of...

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NBR withdraws 2pc AIT on cotton, fibre imports

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has finally withdrawn the 2 per cent advance income tax (AIT) on the import of cotton and other textile fibres -- a long-standing demand from the country's spinning and textile millers.According to a gazette notification issued on Thursday (July 17), the exemption applies to...

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Parties okay some constitutional changes, more accords expected

Political parties have agreed on some fundamental changes to the current constitution but still stand poles apart from other basics to sign a national charter on the July mass uprising, sources say, and expect breakthroughs soon. Despite the National Consensus Commission (NCC) struggling to get the political parties on a...

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Prayer Timings (2025-07-18)

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