HANOI, Apr 24 (AFP): Vietnam and the United States have started talks "on bilateral economic and trade issues" in the wake of threatened US tariffs, Hanoi said.US President Donald Trump this month threatened massive 46 per cent levies on Vietnam,...
LONDON, Apr 24 (AFP): British online bank Revolut said Thursday it more than doubled net profit last year to œ790 million ($1.1 billion) as customer numbers surged particularly in France, its new second-biggest market."We not only accelerated our customer growth,...
HELSINKI, Apr 24 (AFP): Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Thursday reported a $68 million euro loss in net profit for the first quarter, citing the tariff wars and "rapidly evolving global trade landscape".The company said tariffs imposed by the...
LONDON/SEOUL, Apr 24 (Reuters): Businesses across multiple industries are increasing prices, cutting financial guidance and warning of growing uncertainty as US President Donald Trump's trade war pushes up costs, up-ends supply chains and stirs concerns about the global economy.Comments on...
The 333rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Pragati Insurance Ltd was held at the Head office of the company in Dhaka recently. Syed M. Altaf Hussain, Chairman of the company, presided over the meeting. Directors Khalilur Rahman, Mohammed...
The 423rd Board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Thursday, with Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar in the chair. The overall business performance of the bank was reviewed and several policy decisions were made...
BRAC Bank has promoted 2,000 employees in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution to the bank's sustained growth. This marks the largest single wave of promotions in BRAC Bank's history. The milestone was celebrated an event in Dhaka on...
Uttara Automobiles Manufacturers Ltd, a sister concern of Uttara Group of Companies Ltd, participated in the 'Meet Bangladesh Exposition' held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The event was organised under the aegis of the Ministry of...
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The securities regulator has extended the deadline for provisioning against negative equity in margin accounts and unrealised losses in dealer accounts to December this year but there is a condition to be met to get the extra time. The Bangladesh...
Romana Rouf Chowdhury was re-elected as chairman of Bank Asia Securities Limited at the 14th annual general meeting held on Wednesday.She is also one of the directors of Bank Asia, according to a statement.Ms. Rouf Chowdhury has an illustrious academic...
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Despite higher sales, Singer Bangladesh suffered losses worth Tk 349 million in the first quarter of 2025, owing to significant finance costs.Interest expenses on borrowing jumped 201 per cent year-on-year to Tk 443 million in January-March this year due to...
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The stock market witnessed yet another massive setback on Thursday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) plunging below the 'psychological' threshold of 5,000-mark again in six months despite regulatory efforts to elevate it.The relentless bearish spell...
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) held a workshop titled 'Strategies and action plans to accelerate, streamline and maximise Aman Paddy Seed Sales for the 2025-26 distribution year' at the seminar hall of BADC head office on Thursday. BADC Chairman Md...
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CHITTAGONG, Apr 24: The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) will mark the completion of its 138 years on Friday.The CPA held a view exchange meeting with senior journalists at Shahid Fazlur Rahman Munshi hall in the port city on Thursday .Addressing...
Doha (Qatar), Apr 24 (UNB) : Describing the young people as the most powerful generation in human history, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday encouraged them to imagine and dream big and turn themselves as 'three-zero persons'."I feel very...
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KM Mozibul Hoque, Honorary Consul of Yemen, highlighted investment opportunities in Bangladesh during a luncheon in Doha, attended by representatives of global business giants, including SpaceX and Philip Morris International (PMI).The gathering brought together prominent figures from the worlds of...
The Meet Bangladesh Exposition (MBX), a two-day event showcasing Bangladesh's potential export sectors-Medical and Personal Protective Equipment (MPPE), Leather and Leather Goods, Footwear, Plastics, and Light Engineering-began on Thursday, reports UNB.The EC4J Project (Export Competitiveness for Jobs), a collaboration between...
DOHA (Qatar), Apr 24 (BSS) : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said his government's aim is to transform Bangladesh into a manufacturing and economic hub as he held a closed-door meeting with several prominent foreign investors here."We want to...
TANGAIL, Apr 24 (BSS): A 55-year-old woman was killed in a road accident in the Tepibari area of Bhuapur upazila here in the district on Thursday morning.The victim was identified as Ramesha Begum, wife of Abdul Quddus, and a local...
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COX'S BAZAR, Apr 24: The much-awaited sea truck service named 'ST Bhasha Shaheed Jabbar' was inaugurated in Cox's Bazar on Thursday.It was officially launched on the Cox's Bazar-Maheshkhali waterway after the success of the trial run.The inauguration ceremony was attended...
MYMENSINGH, Apr 24 (BSS): Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) researchers have made a major breakthrough in coral fish farming by developing methods to successfully raise the high-value species in floating seabed cages using artificial feed. Farming of coral fish, valued for...
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PABNA, Apr 24: Regardless of the consequential health hazards, farmers are using harmfulpesticides in cultivation of vegetables in Pabna district. Sources said cultivators are applying pesticides which are very much harmful to the human body, in vegetable fields, even in...
Qatar Foundation will assist in establishing a dedicated foundation in Bangladesh to support the development of female athletes, its CEO Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani announced during a meeting with a visiting Bangladeshi sports delegation in Doha, reports UNB.The...
Four-time champions Bangladesh will play their Oman in the 2nd semifinal of the 10-team Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) Cup at CBK Hockey Field in Jakarta today (Friday), reports UNB.The match will kick off at 6pm (Bangladesh time )Pool A champions...
Opener Anamul Haque returned to the Test squad after three years as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the second Test against Zimbabwe which starts at Bir Shrestha Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram from...
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto has lamented his untimely dismissal in the second innings and believes it led to the defeat of the Tigers by Zimbabwe in the first Test later in the day, reports bdnews24.com.In Sylhet, the Tigers produced...
The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship, which was slated for July this year in Sri Lanka, has been postponed to 2026, reports bdnews24.com.A statement on the website of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) on Thursday read, "The SAFF...
LONDON, Apr 24 (Reuters): Oil prices recovered some losses on Thursday as investors weighed a potential OPEC+ output increase against conflicting tariff signals from the White House and US-Iran nuclear talks.Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 1.01%, at...
GENEVA, April 24 (Reuters): India is likely to export 600,000-700,000 tonnes of sugar in the season to the end of September despite the government allowing 1 million tonnes of exports, a member of the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association...
Scientists, officers and employees of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) staged sit-in programmes at the BAEC head office and its 40 institutions across the country on April 22-24. They called for restoration of the Commission's autonomy and protested what...
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