Tariff talks focus core issues
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin Thursday met with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer at his office in Washington, DC, discussing core issues related to Bangladesh-US trade relationship, including new tariffs."The two dignitaries discussed issues of mutual interest, with particular focus on Bangladesh-US trade, commerce and the ongoing tariff negotiations,"...
Read more
Tourist havens overwhelmed, potential new products emergent
Tourist havens like beaches and bewitching forests across Bangladesh being overwhelmed with backpackers, potential new tourism products are now envisaged for the fast-growing economic sector. The country's tourism sector is evolving into a significant economic pillar, contributing around 4.0 per cent of GDP and supporting over 2.0 million jobs as...
Read more
Foreign consultants being hired, port smarts from viability problems
A move gets underway to hire local and foreign consultants for Tk 274.20 million for operating systems automation of Pyra seaport while the port struggles for viability, sources said Friday.Besides, they said, superfluous purchases and staff training at additional costs also have been proposed under the project.The Pyra Port Authority...
Read more
Economist Prof Abul Barkat lands in jail
A Dhaka court on Friday sent Prof Abul Barkat, an economist and former chairman of Janata Bank PLC, to jail in connection with a graft case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) on charge of embezzling Tk2.97 billion through loan irregularities. Judge of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Dhaka, Md...
Read more
Huge farmlands of 21 districts go under water
Nearly 0.1 million hectares of farmland have gone under water in the ongoing flood that has affected low-lying areas in 21 districts of Bangladesh.The flood, caused by heavy rainfall and water rushing in from upstream India, has submerged standing Aus paddy, Aman seedbeds, vegetables, chilli fields, fruit orchards, and jute...
Read more
Prayer Timings (2025-07-12)
Read more
