BD-US reciprocal tariff deal’s status unclear

A landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court torpedoing Trump tariffs effectively upsets Bangladesh's trade arrangements with the United States, prompting calls for a cautious reassessment of the recently signed bilateral deal.The media-highlighted "blow" to President Donald Trump's tariff regime -- which threw world trade order into a vortex --...

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Nation observes Amar Ekushey with solemnity

The nation on Saturday observed Amar Ekushey and International Mother Language Day with solemnity and quiet pride, marking the 74th anniversary of the historic 1952 Language Movement that laid the foundation of Bangladesh's linguistic and cultural identity.The day's observances began just after midnight at the Central Shaheed Minar in the...

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150 mmcfd gas supply disruption likely

A key floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal operated by US-based Excelerate Energy will suspend regasified fuel supply for 48 hours from February 23 to February 25 to carry out urgent maintenance after a technical fault developed in one of its core systems.The shutdown of the floating storage and regasification...

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Parliament may go into session by March 12

The 13th National Parliament is likely to go into its maiden session on March 12 or one or two days earlier, said Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed."The first session of the National Parliament will begin on March 12 next or one or two days earlier," Salahuddin...

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Prayer Timings _2026-02-22

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