Suzuki opens 22,000sqft motorcycle service facility
Suzuki Bangladesh has inaugurated a 22,000 square-foot motorcycle service facility, dubbed the largest one in Bangladesh and the largest within Suzuki鈥檚 global network, said a press release...
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Rajshahi farmers demand end to fertiliser syndicate
Farmers in Tanore upazila of Rajshahi on Sunday held a protest rally demanding an end to the fertiliser syndicate.
Colombian FARC dissidents vow to 鈥榝ight鈥� US invasion threat
FARC dissidents warned the United States on Saturday that they would fight back against any 鈥榲iolations of Colombian sovereignty,鈥� after president Donald Trump threatened to launch ground operations to target drug traffickers.
Farmers busy caring for date trees ahead of juice collection in Jhenaidah
Jhenaidah, a region long famous for its date juice and molasses, is now buzzing with preparations as winter approaches...
Early Aman rice harvest boosts farm workers鈥� earnings
Like previous years, farmer laborers are earning well from early harvesting of short-term Aman rice to lead a better life during the 鈥榮easonal lean season鈥� of 鈥楢shwin鈥� and 鈥楰artik鈥� months in Rangpur agricultural region...
California grape farmers abandon fields as local wine struggles
For more than a century, Lodi鈥檚 grape growers have supplied the old wineries that make this Californian city famous. But rocketing costs, falling demand and competition from imports mean some are now abandoning their vineyards...
Ekushey Book Fair to be held in Feb: Shafiqul Alam
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said that the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 would be held in February with some adjustments to the schedule due to the national election slated for the first half of the month...
Cultural activists express concern over Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026
Cultural activists on Saturday expressed concern over the postponement of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 at a view-exchange meeting...
Mushroom farming comes up as new economic front
Mushroom cultivation is emerging as a promising new frontier for Bangladesh鈥檚 agricultural economy, offering diversification, rural employment, and export potential...
Many Islamic scholars hanged in false cases during AL regime: Fakhrul
Secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that many Islamic scholars, including Jamaat-e-Islami amir Maulana Motiur Rahman Nizami, Nayadiganta owner Mir Quasem Ali and BNP standing committee member Salauddin Quader Chowdhury, were sentenced to death in false cases, calling it a shameful chapter in the nation鈥檚 history...
Four African nations taken off money-laundering 鈥榞rey list鈥�
A global money-laundering watchdog said Friday that it removed South Africa, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Mozambique from its 鈥榞rey list鈥� of countries subjected to increased monitoring...
Fakir Technologies launches 鈥榋ERO鈥� energy storage
Fakir Technologies Limited, a concern of the Fakir Fashion family, has officially launched 鈥榋ERO鈥�, Bangladesh鈥檚 first multi-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) 鈥� marking a significant leap toward a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable energy future...
Two people killed in Faridpur road accident
Two people were killed and five others injured when a truck hit a van on Majhkandi-Bhatiapara at Mujurdia in Boalmari upazila of Faridpur district on Friday night...
Trump says all Canada trade talks 鈥榯erminated鈥� over 鈥榝ake鈥� ad
US president Donald聽Trump聽on Friday doubled down on his decision to end trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff advertising campaign, a sudden about-face soon after a cordial White House meeting with prime minister Mark Carney.
Ivorian brothers dream of transforming cocoa industry
In a factory in southern Ivory Coast, where machines hum to produce chocolate bars and spreads, twin brothers dream of becoming 鈥榞iants of cocoa processing鈥�. Ivory Coast, which holds its presidential election this Saturday, is the world鈥檚 leading cocoa producer but only processes about 40 per cent locally while the rest is exported.
Teens, women among 13 killed in road accidents
At least 13 people were killed and 21 others injured in road accidents in Jashore, Sunamganj, Faridpur, Bagerhat, Narsingdi, Chattogram and Gaibandha between Thursday night and Friday.
Nation鈥檚 future hinges on next govt: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said that the future of the country鈥檚 economy, politics, education, and all other sectors depended on the next elected government...
Farmers of Saltha profit from bitter gourd sales
Bitter gourd cultivation has been gaining popularity in various fields of Saltha upazila in the district in recent years, with local farmers reaping good profits thanks to favorable market prices...
Climate-resilient fish farming technique discussed
A campaign to raise awareness about climate-resilient fish farming was held on Thursday at Shovna Birajmoyi Secondary School field in Dumuria upazila to help fishers and farmers adapt to climate change impacts...
Meta to cut 600 jobs in AI division
Facebook owner Meta is cutting 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence division in a move intended to streamline operations after an aggressive hiring spree, US media reported Wednesday...
Indian fishermen enter our waters, says adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Wednesday said that authorities received reports of Indian fishermen entering Bangladeshi waters in the Bay of Bengal during the temporary fishing ban imposed to protect hilsa breeding...
AIB to utilise Shamadhan to enhance services
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Wednesday signed a strategic partnership agreement with Shamadhan Services Limited, a concern of Grameen Telecom, said a press release...
Climate-resilient farming transforms lives in coastal belt
Once a poverty-stricken and disaster-hit area, Dakope in Khulna鈥檚 coastal belt is witnessing a quiet transformation through climate-resilient farming...
Lafarge Holcim declares 18pc interim cash dividend
The Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh board of directors has declared interim cash dividend at the rate of 18 per cent (Tk 1.80 per share of Tk 10 each) for the year ending on December 31, 2025...
Arsenal's Gyokeres 'hungry' to build on Champions League double
Viktor Gyokeres says he is eager to respond to manager Mikel Arteta's call to take his goal-scoring momentum into the Premier League, after Tuesday's impressive performance against Atletico Madrid.
Bangladesh, Afghanistan FIFA friendly in November
Bangladesh will play a friendly match against Afghanistan ahead of their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Group C tie against India, next month...
Falling growth key concern: GED
Falling private sector credit growth has remained as the most worrying issue on the country鈥檚 economic front despite a rebound in deposit growth in banks, according to a government report released on Tuesday...
Crab farming thrives in Maheshkhali upazila
Crab farming is rapidly gaining popularity in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox鈥檚 Bazar district. Surrounded by the sea, this island holds great promise for crab cultivation, with thousands of locals now involved in crab and shrimp farming...
RobinRafan鈥檚 books displayed at Frankfurt Book Fair
Two books written by Bangladeshi content creator and educator, Obidur Rahman, popularly known as RobinRafan, were displayed at the Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025.
Govt promotes 80 police inspectors to ASPs
Bangladesh interim on Tuesday promoted 80 police officers of the rank of inspectors to assistant superintendent of police in the Bangladesh Civil Service (Police) cadre...
