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CA returns home

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday arrived in Dhaka from Switzerland after attending the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos where he was hailed as a "beacon, hero and an amazing image of stability."A commercial flight of the Emirates Airlines carrying the Chief Adviser and his small entourage...

Bangladesh's trade deficit with China rises by over 1.0pc

Bangladesh's trade deficit with China increased marginally by over 1.0 per cent to US$16.45 billion in the last fiscal year ending on June 30, compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the recently-released data from Bangladesh Bank.During this period, Bangladesh imported goods worth $17.80 billion while exporting...

QIMA reveals troubling labour rights violations

Quality Inspection Management (QIMA), a leading supply chain compliance solutions provider, has disclosed a troubling rise in labour rights violations in Bangladesh's ready-made garment factories.Critical issues related to working hours and wages nearly doubled in 2024 than in 2023, reads a QIMA report styled 'Q1 2025 Barometer: Global Supply Chains...

Traders seek to import camel meat amid demand

FE REPORTThough a restricted item in the existing import policy, some traders intend to import camel meat as there is a huge demand for such meat in Bangladesh.Sources said a group of traders, Fatiha Enterprise, has requested the commerce ministry to take required steps in this connection.They have sought permission...

Youth hacked to death in city's Mirpur

A 22-year-old youth was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants at Diabari colony area of Mirpur in the capital, police and hospital sources said."With fatal stab-injuries, the youth was rushed to the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) at around 12:15 am. But doctors declared him dead later," DMCH...

Cold wave sweeps 2 districts, may continue until Wednesday

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has reported a mild cold wave in two districts, Dinajpur and Panchagarh, which is expected to continue until Wednesday.According to the regular weather bulletin, a mild cold wave currently affects these areas, with a possibility of further expansion."This cold wave might expand tomorrow and could be...

Khaleda Zia goes to son's residence from London hospital

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Friday went to her son and party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman's home after undergoing treatment at London Clinic, UK for 17 days, reports BSS.As her health condition improved considerably, doctors have advised her to receive treatment staying at home for the time being.Her son...

Hamas fighters escort four Israeli hostages on a stage before handing them over

Hamas fighters escort four Israeli hostages on a stage before handing them over to a team from the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday. — AFP