Forex reserve crosses $30b again
The country鈥檚 gross foreign exchange reserve has once again crossed $30 billion amid increased remittance and export earnings...
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ICDs witness container surge for export rise
The 22 private inland container depots in Chattogram port experienced severe container congestion due to an increase in exports, according to insiders...
Lebanon president promises justice 5 years after Beirut port blast
Lebanese president Joseph Aoun on Monday vowed justice and accountability five years after a catastrophic explosion at Beirut鈥檚 port, as the investigating judge finished questioning defendants, a judicial official said.
July exports witness 25pc growth to $4.77bn
The export earnings in July, the first month of the 2025-26 financial year, witnessed a 24.9 per cent robust growth to $4.77 billion, mainly driven by readymade garments...
Bangladeshi held for trying to break Kolkata airport glass
A 25-year-old Bangladeshi man attempted to break the glass wall of the International Transit Terminal at Kolkata鈥檚 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Friday, causing brief chaos before being detained...
Current account returns to surplus after 8 years
Bangladesh鈥檚 current account balance returned to surplus in the fiscal year 2024鈥�25 for the first time in eight years, driven by a surge in remittance inflows and export earnings, alongside sluggish import growth reflecting weak investment demand...
European Court of Justice challenges authority of sports court CAS
The European Court of Justice said on Friday national courts must be permitted to carry out detailed reviews of arbitral awards by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Carlsen wins Esports World Cup title
Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus聽Carlsen聽won the maiden Esports World Cup chess tournament as he defeated Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday.
Accounting: casualty of capital market compliance
IN A world where capital flows increasingly shape the fortunes of developing economies, the importance of transparent and comparable financial statements cannot be overstated. International accounting standards, when properly applied, can help countries attract foreign investment, bolster financial credibility and unlock economic potential. But while the global...
One held while attempting to deliver container illegally at Ctg port
The Chittagong Port Authority said that the security department of the port held a jetty assistant, Sarkar Md Ariful Islam, while collecting the pass at the GCB Gate 5 for the purpose of smuggling on-chassis container, MRKU 7133586 X 20, of Ciba Cargo International Limited.
Sonamasjid Land Port will be expanded: Sakhawat
Shipping adviser M Sakhawat Hussain has said that initiatives will be taken for expansion of the Sonamasjid Land Port.
Heathrow unveils 拢49b expansion plan for 3rd runway
London鈥檚 Heathrow Airport on Friday unveiled a 拢49-billion ($65 billion) expansion plan, including the costs of building a long-awaited third runway, approved by the UK government after years of legal wrangling.
One killed as boarding bridge wheel blasts at Sylhet airport
A technician was killed and another was critically injured as a wheel of a boarding bridge blasted at Sylhet Osmani International Airport about Thursday noon.
First export consignment sent to Europe from BSEZ
For the first time, Singer Bangladesh has commenced exports from its home appliance plant located in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone, marking a significant milestone for the country鈥檚 economic zones...
Agrani Bank holds 18th AGM, okays financial reports
Agrani Bank PLC on Thursday conducted its 18th annual general meeting at its head office, said a press release...
Bangladesh participates in 7th World Mas-Wrestling Championship
The seventh World Mas-Wrestling (Ethnosport) Championship 2025 has officially commenced in Arkhangai Province, Mongolia, bringing together over 300 athletes from 33 nations for one of the most anticipated events in the ethnosport calendar.
Govt keen to enhance export from 4 sectors
The government has formed a 16-member inter-ministerial committee, headed by the principal secretary to the Chief Adviser鈥檚 Office, for reviewing the possible measures for enhancing the export competitiveness of four sectors namely leather and leather goods, jute-made goods, agricultural and agri-processed goods and pharmaceuticals sectors...
Why it could hurt women
PROPORTIONAL representation is often praised for making electoral systems fairer. It can ensure more accurate vote-to-seat ratios, greater inclusion of small parties, better minority representation, and coalition-based governance that reflects diverse voices. However, it also comes with serious risks 鈥� policy gridlock, coalition instability, empowerment of extreme factions, and weakened accountability...
BRTC double-decker crashes into Farmgate pillar
A Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation double-decker bus rammed into a pillar of the Elevated Expressway at Farmgate in Dhaka city on Tuesday, causing a brief traffic disruption on the busy road...
Dubai airport logs record travellers in H1
Dubai International Airport welcomed a record 46 million passengers in the first half of this year, authorities said on Tuesday, despite disruptions due to the Iran-Israel war...
A debate worth having
AS BANGLADESH continues to navigate its democratic journey, calls for reforming the electoral system have gained traction. One of the prominent proposals is the introduction of Proportional Representation 鈥� a system designed to ensure that the distribution of seats in the legislature mirrors the percentage of votes each political party receives. While Bangladesh...
No scope for legal leniency if govt wants to stop road accidents
ROAD safety has continuously been put at bay as the number of fatal accidents has only increased for seven years since the road safety movement in 2018 after a bus killed two college students in Dhaka on July 29 that year. The government made the Road Transport Act 2018 in September that year. Police data show that 2,635 died in road accidents...
BCB shortlists consultancy firms for BPL
Five organisations have been shortlisted following the completion of the Expression of Interest submission stage for appointing a consultancy firm for sports marketing in the Bangladesh Premier League, as stated by the Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday.
Bus services halted over attack on driver in C鈥檔awabganj
Bus services on the Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi route remained suspended since Monday morning following a dispute between transport workers of the two districts...
LC opening for imports edges up
The opening of letters of credit (LCs) for imports increased slightly in the fiscal year 2024鈥�25, suggesting a modest recovery in trade activity following months of political unrest and economic uncertainty...
Arsenal seal swoop for Swedish international Gyokeres
Arsenal on Saturday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as they attempt to challenge for the Premier League title.
Liverpool to remember Jota with permanent tribute
Liverpool are to create a permanent tribute to remember former player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who died in a car crash earlier this month, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
Milestone should be relocated: BIP
The Milestone School and College in the capital鈥檚 Uttara area is situated within the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport鈥檚 approach area (runway take-off and landing), said urban planners on Friday.
Ctg port raises tariff by 30pc
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has decided to increase tariffs by an average of 30 per cent on import and export activities, aiming to align with global standards and boost revenue, said Shipping adviser M Sakhawat Hossain.
No significant shift in non-RMG export earnings
Export of non-RMG products remained almost static over the past several years, indicating the聽country鈥檚 overreliance on RMG.