China widens lead as top import source of BD
China has further consolidated its position as Bangladesh's largest import source, with its share of the South Asian country's import basket having grown significantly during the October-December quarter of 2024, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).In December 2024, China accounted for 28.57 per cent of Bangladesh's total imports...
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Labour reform implementation key to starting a new journey
Highlighting the importance of workers’ welfare through joint efforts, Chief Adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said the mass desire to build New Bangladesh would remain unfulfilled if the workers' conditions remain unchanged like in the past, reports UNB."It's a shared responsibility (to ensure better conditions for workers) and it's...
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Decision on corridor must come from parliament: Tarique
Opposing the interim government's move to provide a humanitarian corridor for Myanmar's Rakhine State, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said only an elected parliament can make such a sensitive decision, reports UNB. "The freedom-loving people of the country believe that the decision on whether or not to grant...
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NCP renews call for ban on AL
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has renewed its call for a complete ban on the Awami League (AL), warning that no national election will be accepted until the ousted ruling party is outlawed, its affiliates are dissolved, and comprehensive political reforms are carried out.At a rally held on Friday at...
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Bangladeshis urged not to perform hajj sans permit
The government has urged the Bangladeshis staying in Saudi Arabia not to perform hajj without a hajj permit.The religious affairs ministry made the request in a statement on Friday for smooth and better hajj management and welfare of pilgrims.The ministry also asked Bangladeshis not to stay in Mecca or holy...
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BD moves 16 notches up above India, Pakistan
Bangladesh has advanced to the 149th position in Press Freedom Index in 2025 from 165th in 2024, surpassing India and Pakistan.Bangladesh has moved up 16 spots among 180 countries in 2025 and is now ranked 149th, an improvement from 165th in 2024, according to report on web portals. The country...
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SC sends letter to set up separate courts for civil, criminal cases
The Supreme Court (SC) has sent a letter to the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs to set up separate courts for civil and criminal cases.This information was revealed on Friday in the news update on the website of the Supreme Court.The news update highlighted the success of the...
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Met Office forecasts one to two cyclones in May
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says the rainfall in May is likely to be typical, but it has also forecast one to two cyclones throughout the month, reports bdnews24.com.On Thursday morning, a regular meeting of an expert committee was held at the Storm Warning Center in Dhaka's Agargaon for long-term...
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