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FY25: A year of fewer jobs, falling investment

When Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed presents the national budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 tomorrow, he will have some encouraging indicators to highlight. Exports...

Agricultural Growth Drops to Lowest Level in Ten Years

Bangladesh's agriculture sector recorded its weakest growth in over a decade during the fiscal year 2024–25, raising fresh concerns over food security, rural livelihoods,...

Textile Manufacturers Seek Clear Plan to Resolve Gas Shortage

Owners in the textile and garment sector have voiced serious concerns about the inadequate supply of gas, which is significantly disrupting their operations. Showkat Aziz...

Trump Extends Tariff Threat to Include All Smartphones, Including Apple

Trump Threatens Apple and Other Smartphone Makers with 25% Tariff Unless Production Moves to the U.S. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning...

How to order your Starlink device from Bangladesh

Starlink, the satellite internet service by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has officially commenced operations in Bangladesh as of today, 20 May 2025. This development offers high-speed, low-latency internet access...

Olympic is set to import a cookie production line valued at Tk 13.19 crore

Olympic Industries Ltd has announced plans to import a new multi-colour cookie production line, along with standard accessories, at an estimated cost of Tk...

OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive’s startup, founded by the designer of the iPhone, for $6.5 billion

OpenAI has finalized a deal to acquire io Products, the hardware startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, in a transaction valued...

Debate Over the Detailed Area Plan

Regulations outlined in the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) are restricting housing solutions needed to meet Dhaka’s growing accommodation demands, according to realtors, who argue...

Credit for livestock and poultry is gradually declining

According to a report by Bangladesh Bank, the share of credit disbursed to the livestock and poultry subsectors of the agriculture industry slipped slightly...

What is the reason for the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir?

India and Pakistan have fought two wars over Kashmir. Now both are nuclear powers, and are once again on the brink of war following...

Hotels.com bets on relaunch and new mascot to grow brand awareness

Hotels.com is relaunching its brand with a new campaign and mascot in an effort to reestablish its presence following a challenging post-Covid period. Hari Nair,...

Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be listening in on him’ after meeting with Zelenskyy

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face in the grand halls of a Vatican basilica to discuss a possible ceasefire, after which the U.S....
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