AI giants turn to massive debt to finance tech race
Meta raised $30 billion in debt on Thursday, as tech giants flush with cash turn to borrowing to finance the expensive race to lead in artificial intelligence.
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Flood-resilient methods prove sustainable, profitable
Flood-resilient vegetable farming is becoming popular among the inhabitants of chars located in the Teesta and Brahmaputra river basins of 18 unions under four upazilas, as the method is profitable, sustainable and risk-free.
Bangladesh, Thailand ink deal on trade
The Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute and Thailand鈥檚 International Institute for Trade and聽Development have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade and development sectors between the two countries.
Shein set to open first physical store in Paris
Controversial online fast-fashion seller Shein will open its first bricks and mortar store in the world in Paris next week, its new landlord announced Friday. The planned opening by the Asian clothing giant has been opposed by politicians, unions, top fashion brands and in a petition, but the storied BHV department store in central Paris insisted the move would go ahead next Wednesday.
Nepal seeks stronger tourism ties
Nepalese ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has expressed hope for stronger tourism connectivity between Bangladesh and Nepal.
Over 10 lakh taxpayers submit returns online
More than 10 lakh taxpayers so far submitted their income tax returns online for the financial year 2025-26, reflecting growing public confidence in Bangladesh鈥檚 expanding digital tax system, according to a press release issued by the National Board of Revenue.
13 individuals honored for contributions to tourism sector
The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh, the leading trade body in the tourism industry, honored thirteen individuals for their outstanding contributions to Bangladesh鈥檚 tourism sector, according to a press release.
Jatrabari fish market now Tk聽10cr hub
When the Dhaka city still lies under a blanket of silence at 3:00am every day, Jatrabari wakes to shouting porters, humming truck engines and the hiss of melting ice at a huge fish market there.
Supply of winter produce rises
After more than four months of soaring prices, the prices of vegetables witnessed a slight decline at the capital鈥檚 kitchen markets on Friday amid a surge in supply.
Community Bank, WeGro to boost agri financing
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a business collaboration agreement with WeGro Technologies Limited to extend agricultural services to improve lives of farmers and agricultural micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, said a press release.
Farmers count losses as potato prices plunge
Potato prices have plunged sharply across Bangladesh due to oversupply, with retail prices dropping to Tk 15鈥�20 per kilogram and cold storage gate prices falling as low as Tk 9鈥�11...
BFIU freezes 3 bank accounts, files case
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has frozen the bank accounts of three individuals accused of embezzling funds by breaching the National Savings Certificates (NSC) server...
Sylhet chamber polls not being held tomorrow
The elections of the Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the apex business body in the region, will not be held on Saturday, which is previously announced date, as the High Court order issued on Wednesday following a writ petition in this regard was not reached still Thursday afternoon...
DSE, CSE end week higher
Both Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange ended the week on a positive note Thursday, with major indices gaining, though turnover declined as most shares closed higher...
IMF concerned about high unemployment of graduates
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday enquired about the high unemployment rate among the university graduates in Bangladesh...
