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British finance minister John Healey will announce on Wednesday plans to increase the minimum wage by nearly 4 per cent, the Times reported on Monday.
A fire broke out from beneath the ground during tube-well installation work in the Inani tourist area of Ukhiya, Cox
Bangladesh is seeking foreign investment in sectors such as electronics, advanced textiles and medical devices, with the government developing infrastructure to facilitate investment in renewable energy, liquefied natural gas (LNG), ports and economic zones.
Global fashion brands must share the cost of Bangladesh's transition to clean energy, industry stakeholders said on Monday, calling for accessible financing, fair purchasing practices and stronger worker protections to ensure decarbonisation efforts does not threaten jobs and livelihoods.
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) expects the kitchen market to remain stable during Ramadan, citing higher imports and increased opening of letters of credit (LCs) for essential commodities, including edible oil, sugar, chickpeas, lentils and dates.
Six injured people were taken to Chattogram Medical College Hospital where two of them later died.
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
The deadlock could allow Israel's longest-serving prime minister to remain in power as caretaker during coalition negotiations.
Oil prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Tuesday (October 27) as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East raised hopes of a resolution to the conflict involving Iran, although renewed threats to Saudi Arabia kept supply concerns alive.
The countries jointly say that in the face of a potential famine, they are calling on the international community to scale up funding
Energy Australia is seeking deeper collaboration with Bangladesh in renewable energy, battery storage and other clean technologies as the country looks to turn its ambitious energy-transition targets into investment opportunities for international businesses.
The securities regulator has fined three individuals Tk 48 million in total for manipulating the shares of Khan Brothers PP Woven Bag Industries.
The speech, delivered after 3:00 am (0100 GMT), was short by Netanyahu's standards and he did not directly claim victory, only noting that his Likud was projected to be the largest single party.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi began their bilateral summit in Tokyo on Tuesday to strengthen the two countries’ strategic partnership, boost trade and investment, and expand cooperation in key sectors. The talks began at...
Despite higher sales, Singer Bangladesh's losses surged around 61 per cent year-on-year in the July-September quarter of 2026, as a sharp increase in finance costs continued to erode its profitability.
Chhayanaut paid tribute to legendary folk singer Abbasuddin Ahmed through a musical programme at its auditorium in Dhanmondi on Tuesday evening, featuring folk and Islamic songs that became enduring parts of his repertoire.
Grameenphone's profit fell more than 4 per cent year-on-year to Tk 21.72 billion in the first nine months through September this year amid a decline in revenue in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
The effects of El Nino are being felt globally, ranging from floods in Argentina, deadly fires in Peru and drought
BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Wednesday said the mismanagement and looting witnessed in the power sector under the ousted Awami League government must not return, stressing the need for accountability and transparency to prevent a recurrence.
Cyclone Arnab intensifies into very severe storm
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