Pakistan claims 5 jets downed as Indian launches strikes, 38 killed
India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire along their contested frontier on Wednesday after New Delhi launched deadly missile strikes on its arch-rival, in the worst violence between the nuclear-armed neighbours in two decades, report agencies.At least 38 deaths were reported, with Islamabad saying 26 civilians were killed by the...
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BD urges restraint on both sides
Bangladesh closely observes the evolving situation in Indo-Pak conflict, Dhaka said Wednesday in an instant reaction after Indian missile strikes inside Pakistan that retaliated in a warlike situation. Meanwhile, the country tightened border security following incidents and attempts of pushback of Bengali-speaking people from the Indian side. India's Border Security...
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Mithamoin elevated expressway project to be axed
The controversial project to construct 15 kilometres of elevated road in the haor area of Kishoreganj's Mithamoin upazila will be cancelled as part of the interim government's move to cut costs and to protect the environment.The Tk 56.5 billion project, taken by the previous Awami League government because of the...
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Shipments to USA jump on both counts
Bangladesh's apparel exports to the United States, its single-largest market, recorded a double-digit growth both in value and volume during the first quarter of 2025.The country's readymade-garment exports fetched US$2.22 billion from the US market during the January-March period of 2025, marking 26.66-percent growth from US$1.75 billion in the corresponding...
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PMI indicates softer pace of economic expansion
Bangladesh's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slowed in April, falling 8.8 points from the previous month to 52.9, signaling a softer pace of economic expansion.The latest reading reflects weaker growth across manufacturing, construction, and services sectors, although agriculture posted a stronger rate of expansion.A PMI above 50 indicates expansion, 50 suggests...
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