BEIJING, Mar 12 (AFP): Passenger train services between China and North Korea resumed on Thursday following a six-year hiatus, state media said, after the route was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital...
ISLAMABAD/BEIJING, March 12 (Reuters): Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said.The officials said a...
WELLINGTON, Mar 12 (AFP): New Zealand officials said Thursday they were considering using decades-old laws restricting vehicle use if fuel supplies dwindled due to the war in the Middle East.Finance minister Nicola Willis told reporters on Thursday that officials had...
JERUSALEM/DUBAI, March 12 (Reuters): Israeli officials in closed discussions have acknowledged there is no certainty the war against Iran will lead to a collapse of its clerical government, a senior Israeli official told Reuters, with no sign of an Iranian...
TEHRAN, Mar 12 (AFP): Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, even as US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday the Islamic republic was facing imminent defeat.The...
The price of gold in Bangladesh dropped by Tk 3,324 per bhori on Thursday, following two consecutive hikes, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), reports UNB.In a notification issued on morning, BAJUS said the new price of 22-carat gold...
A three-day training course titled "Foreign Exchange and International Trade Management" was held at the Al-Arafah Islami Bank Training Institute (AIBTI). Managing Director and CEO of the bank Mohd. Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the training workshop as the chief guest...
Sacked employees of five banks stage a demonstration in front of the Bangladesh Bank in Dhaka on Thursday, demanding their reinstatement. — FE Photo
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has extended financial support to the Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP), and the Disabled Rehabilitation & Research Association (DRRA) to strengthen rehabilitation capacity and promote inclusive livelihoods, reinforcing its commitment to health and...
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Ziad Shatara, managing director and chief executive officer of Robi Axiata PLC, has been elected the president of the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB), placing him at the helm of the country's mobile telecommunications industry at a...
To make the Eid festival more memorable, House of Butterfly, one of the country's leading electronics and home appliance retailers, has launched its special Eid campaign titled "Eider Khushite Jombe Utshob."Through this campaign, customers can enjoy attractive offers and exclusive...
Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd. proudly celebrates its 38th anniversary, marking nearly four decades of contribution to the real estate sector.Since 1988, Sheltech has grown from the dream of the late Dr. Toufiq M. Seraj and Engineer Kutubuddin Ahmed. Under the visionary...
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Bangladesh must develop a national product traceability strategy to ensure sustainable production and maintain smooth access to the European Union (EU) market, speakers at a policy discussion said on Thursday.They warned that failure to prepare for the EU's emerging sustainability...
PARIS, Mar 12 (AFP): Air France-KLM said Thursday it is raising long-haul ticket prices due to soaring jet fuel prices caused by the the Iran war."The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East has led to a sudden and significant...
WASHINGTON, Mar 12 (Agencies): US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Thursday global oil prices are unlikely to hit $200 a barrel even as crude tankers remained stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and the US and Israeli war with...
LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuters): Gold prices held nearly steady on Thursday, as support from safe-haven demand was offset by a stronger dollar and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts.Spot gold was little changed at $5,183.39 per ounce by 9:11 a.m....
Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), termed on Thursday the inclusion of Bangladesh in a US investigation into overcapacity and overproduction in the manufacturing sector as "uncomfortable," reports UNB.Reacting to the announcement by...
Maxym Kryshko, the Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Bangladesh, reaffirmed on Thursday the organisation's commitment to maintaining full cooperation with the country, reports UNB.He made the commitment during a courtesy call on the Governor of Bangladesh...
MELBOURNE, Mar 12 (AFP): King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is...
MUMBAI, India, March 12 (AFP): The final batch of players from South Africa and the West Indies have left India after being stranded for more than a week following the T20 World Cup, cricket's governing body said Thursday.International air travel...
Dozens of US lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying in a letter sent to the global soccer governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Mar 12 (AP): Graham Potter was initially hired to get Sweden to the 2026 World Cup and now the former Chelsea coach has also been entrusted with the next edition.The Swedish Football Federation gave Potter on Thursday a...
World number one Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at Indian Wells, beating Norway's Casper Ruud 6-1 7-6(2), while Jack Draper upset world number three Novak Djokovic 4-6 6-4 7-6(5) on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals in the California desert,...
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Mar 12 (AP): Lionel Messi was held scoreless and Inter Miami and Nashville SC played to a scoreless draw in the teams' first game in the CONCACAF Champions Cup round of 16 on Wednesday night.The teams will meet...
After demolishing Pakistan in the first game, the Bangladesh national cricket team are brimming with confidence to wrap up the three-match ODI series as they take on the Pakistan national cricket team in the second match at the Sher-e-Bangla National...
RANGPUR, Mar 12 (UNB): Mango orchards in Rangpur are now awash with buds, lifting the spirits of farmers who are hoping for a bumper harvest of the region's famed Harivanga mango variety this season.Agriculture officials said if weather conditions remain...
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MANIKGANJ, Mar 12 : A one and a half kilometre stretch of a key city road in Manikganj Sadar has become unsafe for commuters after several of its newly built uni-block sections sank before the road development project reached completion.Moreover,...
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China is Bangladesh’s leading trade partner, accounting for around one-fourth of its imports. Over the years, investment from China has also risen. Again, the country that built the Great Wall has also become a key financier of Bangladesh’s debt. Overall,...
During the holy Eid-ul-Fitr, millions of people travel from cities to their hometowns to celebrate the festival with their families. Ensuring safe and comfortable travel for these passengers is therefore essential. A modern road system requires roadworthy vehicles and skilled...
Bangladesh is a country with a rich cultural and historical tapestry. Folklore flows through every corner of our lush, green land. Our true identity is deeply tied to our roots. It lives in the soulful Baul tunes of Lalon and...
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