Race for grabbing share of US apparel market

Despite a turbulent phase marked by a significant slowdown in the first half of FY26 (July-December 2025) with a decline in exports, the Readymade Garment (RMG) sector appears to be experiencing a turnaround in its fortunes in the first quarter...

Modernising Bangladesh's television economy for the digital era

Bangladesh's television industry is entering a period of significant transition. Broadcasters are correct to recognise that conventional television economics are under growing pressure. Advertising markets are evolving, digital platforms are fragmenting viewership, and the industry is increasingly confronting deeper questions...

How multifunctional furniture is saving Dhaka's shrinking apartments

Dhaka is one of the most crowded cities in the world. Land is very scarce now. Developers are building smaller apartments to fit more people. Most new builds have very small square footage. These tiny homes are becoming the new...

5 hacks to keep your room cool

Extreme heat can make people more depressed or irritable. This statement came from Jane Gilbert, the world's first heat officer. We often underestimate the impact of the atmosphere on our physical and mental health. Excessive cold or heat can harm...

Why is your synthetic summer wardrobe making you sick?

Bangladesh faces extreme heat every single year. The summer months bring high temperatures and thick humidity. People look for ways to stay cool and comfortable. At the same time, people also love to look good; they want fashion and style...

Unilever, CCC, YPSA renew partnership to fight plastic waste in Chattogram

CHATTOGRAM, May 11: Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has renewed its tripartite partnership with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA), an NGO, for two more years, as part of joint efforts to strengthen plastic waste management...

Peace push falters again as Trump rejects Iran's offer

DUBAI, May 11 (Agencies): Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but US President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" --...

Govt firm on zero tolerance against illegal migration

Bangladesh has pledged a "zero- tolerance" approach to irregular migration following the recent deaths of Bangladeshi migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea on the perilous Libya-Italy route, as officials warn that Europe's asylum rules are set to become significantly...

Six more children die as measles toll reaches 415

At least six more children died from measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, raising the total death toll to 415 since mid-March this year, according to health authorities.Of the total fatalities, 65 were confirmed...

Steps taken to address challenges

The government considers rain, last-minute garment workers' rush, transportation of 10 million sacrificial animals along with 15 million homebound passengers among other challenges to be addressed for ensuring smooth and secure journey during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holiday. Rail, Road Transport...

BD 'can't be intimidated' with barbed-wire fencing

Bangladesh is "not afraid of barbed wire," Dhaka responds after newly elected West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to accelerate fencing along the India-Bangladesh border."There is no longer any scope to intimidate a country like Bangladesh with barbed...

DMP to shift to fully automated traffic fines in 6 months

Dhaka Metropolitan Police hopes to introduce fully automated traffic cases on Dhaka roads within the next six months, reducing the need for manual cases filed by sergeants or traffic inspectors, reports bdnews24.com.DMP Acting Commissioner Md Sarwar said any violation of...

PM urges police to stay united

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged police personnel to rise above ideological differences and work together in national interest.He made the call during a meeting with senior police officials on the third floor of the Prime Minister's Office in...

Govt plans to privatise state-run silk factories for revival, says PM

The government is considering handing over the state-owned silk factories to the private sector as part of its efforts to revive Rajshahi's traditional silk industry, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said. The issue came up during the prime minister's meetings...

2nd Padma Bridge planned at Daulatdia-Paturia

The government is planning to construct a second Padma bridge to be located at the Daulatdia-Paturia point, with the feasibility study for the project already completed."Yes, planning has been taken… we are thinking about it and discussions are continuing," Road...

BB cuts all-in-cost ceiling to 3pc

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the all-in-cost ceiling on short-term trade finance to the benchmark rate plus 3.0 per cent from 4.0 per cent, aiming to bring borrowing costs in line with global market trends.Under the revised rule, the...

LNG regasification hits record high

Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification level on Sunday as the government ramps up imports to meet rising domestic demand despite soaring global prices and ongoing instability in the Middle East.The record supply comes amid disruptions to...

Gradual undoing of excessive industrial protectionism underscored

A gradual shift away from excessive "industrial protectionism" is underscored by experts as they say policy chokehold undercuts export competitiveness, discourages investment and raises consumer costs.Eventually, they opine, Bangladesh's current regulated trade and tariff regime constrains long-term economic growth at...

Govt plans duty-free raw material imports

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said imported raw materials meant for export-oriented industries would be made duty-free to boost the country’s export competitiveness.“Any raw materials imported for export purposes must be duty-free,” he said while...

Potential sectors of 'creative economy' being mainstreamed

A government initiative is afoot to integrate various potential sectors of 'creative economy' into the mainstream to create high-value creative employment, increasing export earnings, ensuring cultural enrichment, and establishing social coherence.Officials say the initiative has been taken as part of...

Audit findings reveal massive misuse of public funds in megaprojects: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pointed to alleged inflated costs and corruption in several megaprojects, including Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Padma Bridge, citing audit findings that revealed widespread misuse of public funds.Speaking at a meeting with...

BAB fears comeback of bank 'looters', financial-sector fiasco

Bank owners' apex body deplores recent changes to the bank-resolution law which they fear could invite controversial former shareholders to regain control of troubled banks and consequently destabilise Bangladesh's financial sector over again.Representatives of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB)...

ACC holds public hearing in Gaibandha

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) forwarded nine complaints against different government offices in Gaibandha for formal investigation following a public hearing held on Monday.The 193rd public hearing of the ACC was organised at the Gaibandha Indoor Stadium with the slogan "Together...

Revive river routes to cut business costs: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Monday urged the government to prioritise the development of inland waterway infrastructure to reduce the cost of doing business, calling for planned dredging, riverbank recovery and private sector involvement under a Public-Private...

Two vessels with 64,000 tonnes of diesel arrive at Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, May 11: Two oil tankers carrying a total of 64,000 tonnes of diesel from Malaysia and Singapore arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram port on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to ensure stable fuel supply in the...

Uttara Motors launches Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat

Uttara Motors Ltd has further strengthened its leadership in the sports motorcycle segment with the official launch of the all-new Bajaj Pulsar N160 Single Seat at Pulsar Studio, Uttara Centre, in Eskaton Road, Dhaka.The Pulsar N160, the most powerful 160cc...

Prime Bank signs payroll banking agreement with Agni Systems--

Prime Bank signs payroll banking agreement with Agni SystemsPrime Bank PLC has recently signed payroll banking agreement with Agni Systems PLC. M. Nazeem A. Choudhury, Additional Managing Director of Prime Bank, and Md. Mohammed Abdus Salam, Managing Director of Agni...

Govt raises subsidised food support for additional 6.0m people ahead of Eid

The government has increased the number of subsidised food beneficiaries by 6.0 million ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, taking the total to around 28.8 million people, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said on Monday.He said food commodity distribution through the Trading Corporation...

SC releases full text of verdict on Jamaat registration

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has released the full text of its verdict overturning a High Court (HC) ruling that had declared the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami as a political party illegal, reports UNB.The four-member Appellate Division...

Tax documents of ex-MP Hanif, wife seized

 A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of income tax records belonging to Awami League Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif and his wife Fauzia Alam, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Sabbir Faiz passed the order on Monday following...