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Russia wants to export milling wheat to BD under G2G

US sanction-hit Russia wants to export 0.5 million tonnes of milling wheat to Bangladesh under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement, sources say. Prodintorg, a subordinate organisation under the agriculture ministry of the Russian Federation with 100 per cent state participation, sent a proposal in this regard a few months back. The...

Prices of egg, onion and most vegetables rise 6.0-128pc in past 3 months

Prices of egg, onions and most of the vegetables rose by 6.0-128 per cent over the past three months, causing further woes to the consumers, according to the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC).In its latest report on essential commodities, the BTTC said although the prices of eggs, onions, and...

6,028 students rewarded for reading books in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Sep 05: A total of 6,028 students from 106 schools in the city were awarded Friday for their participation in a year-long book reading programme organised by Bishwo Shahitto Kendro with support from Grameenphone.The daylong prize-giving festival, held at the GEC Convention Centre, turned into a celebration of books...

Bangladesh has a historic opportunity to build a 'new democracy'

Transparency International (TI) Chair François Valérian has said Bangladesh has a historic opportunity to build a 'new democracy' rooted in accountability, integrity and people's power, following the last year's mass uprising that toppled authoritarian rule.Speaking at a dinner meeting with civil society representatives, donor agencies, embassies and other stakeholders at...

Experts urge vaccination by Feb-Mar for maximum protection

In 2025, Bangladesh recorded its highest seasonal influenza peak in July, with 59 per cent of patients going to hospitals with high fever and cough being infected, according to surveillance conducted in 19 hospitals.Influenza is a major public health concern, causing up to five million severe cases and 650,000 deaths...

Smoke billows during Israeli strikes on the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City

Smoke billows during Israeli strikes on the Mushtaha Tower in Gaza City on Friday, amid the war between Israel and the Hamas movement. The Israeli military said it struck a high-rise in Gaza City on the day, shortly after announcing it would target tall buildings identified as being used by...

India plans relief package for exporters hit by US tariffs

India will roll out a package of measures to help exporters hurt by a surge in US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday, reports Reuters.The new US duties slapped on Indian goods last month included a 25% punitive levy over New Delhi's Russian oil purchases - taking overall...

Total lunar eclipse on Sept 7

A total Eclipse of the Moon will occur on September 7, 2025, reports BSS.This eclipse will be visible in Bangladesh from beginning to end if the sky remains clear, said an ISPR release on Thursday.The moon will enter penumbra at 9:27pm (Bangladesh Time) and enter totality at 11:30pm on September...

Shrine vandalised in Rajshahi, body burnt, tomb attacked in Rajbari

In separate incidents on Friday, a shrine in Rajshahi was attacked and the body of Nurul Haque, also known as "Nural Pagla" - a man who had declared himself Imam Mahdi, was taken and burnt by a mob from "Tawhidi Janata" in Rajbari, reports bdnews24.com.In Rajbari, the mob attacked the...

Trump tariffs cause sharp fall in Brazil exports to US

SAO PAULO, Sept 5 (AFP): Brazil's exports to the United States plunged 18.5 percent year-on-year in August, hobbled by the 50-percent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, figures showed Thursday.Trump slapped a range of Brazilian goods with his highest category of tariff on August 6 to punish Latin America's biggest...

UK cabinet reshuffled

David Lammy became deputy prime minister of United Kingdom, as PM Keir Starmer reshuffles his cabinet following Angela Rayner's resignation, reports BBCLammy is also made justice secretary, while Steve Reed takes over Rayner's former housing brief. Yvette Cooper is the new foreign secretary and Shabana Mahmood becomes home secretary, while...