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Italy says counter-tariffs would be wrong response to US tariffs

Giorgetti said Italy was aiming for a "de-escalation" with the US
5 April 2025, 09:39 AM

341 held in joint operations

The Bangladesh Army, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, arrested 341 people across the country between March 27 and April 2, according to an Inter-Services Public Relations press release yesterday.
4 April 2025, 00:29 AM

Conspiracies on to obstruct uprising trials

Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal Muhammad Tajul Islam yesterday alleged that individuals accused of crimes against humanity during the July uprising made significant financial investments to obstruct the trial.
4 April 2025, 00:29 AM

Tulip slams ACC for ‘smear campaign’

British MP Tulip Siddiq has accused Bangladeshi authorities of orchestrating a smear campaign by making “false and vexatious claims” against her in the media without ever reaching out to her directly.
3 April 2025, 20:00 PM

Norway unblocks $29m for NGOs hit by US aid freeze

Norway is to provide 300 million kroner ($28.7 million) in emergency funding to help NGOs hit by the US aid freeze, the government announced yesterday.
2 April 2025, 18:43 PM

Kazakhstan finds its ‘largest’ rare earths deposit

Kazakhstan discovered its largest deposit of rare earth metals, containing around one million tonnes of the elements that are seen as vital for the future economy, the Central Asian country said yesterday.
2 April 2025, 18:42 PM

Dhaka hopeful of Yunus-Modi meeting

The much-expected meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok tomorrow.
2 April 2025, 18:30 PM

2 bodies recovered in Nilphamari, Rangpur

Police have recovered two bodies from separate water bodies
2 April 2025, 12:54 PM

Man, nephew killed as private car hits motorcycle in Kushtia

The accident took place around 1:30am on the Kushtia-Jhenaidah highway
2 April 2025, 05:36 AM

Farmers in crisis as tea estate diverts canal's course

The Halda Valley Tea Estate is currently extracting water at three separate points using heavy pumps -- an act that violates the Water Act 2013 and is punishable under the law
1 April 2025, 09:32 AM

Arrears, bonuses: TNZ group agrees to Tk 3cr payout

The workers of TNZ Group have decided to suspend their demonstration for a week upon the assurance of receiving Tk 3 crore ahead of Eid.
29 March 2025, 19:48 PM

Carrot farmers count losses as prices plummet

Farmers across five districts in Rangpur division are facing significant losses due to a sharp drop in carrot prices this year..Many farmers said their production cost was Tk 9-10 per kilogramme, but the vegetable is now selling wholesale at only Tk 5-6 per kg, leaving them frustrated..
29 March 2025, 19:00 PM

Dhaka secures $2.1b investment pledge from China

President Xi agreed to encourage Chinese firms to move manufacturing to Bangladesh
28 March 2025, 12:32 PM

Bangladesh welcomes Chinese participation in Teesta project

Joint statement also mentions cooperation in maritime affairs, infrastructure, trade, One-China policy
28 March 2025, 08:40 AM

2 journos attacked at Barishal court

Two journalists were assaulted while covering an event at the Barishal court premises yesterday afternoon, with assailants also setting fire to a motorcycle, eyewitnesses and victims said.
27 March 2025, 21:33 PM

Asiruddin Ahmed’s death anniversary

The 26th death anniversary of Asiruddin Ahmed, retired co-operative inspector of Rangpur, will be observed today, said a press release.
27 March 2025, 21:23 PM

Yunus now heading towards Beijing to hold talks with President Xi

The chief adviser will be received by Sun Weidong, Vice Minister of China
27 March 2025, 11:46 AM

Govt sincere in addressing workers' rightful demands: home ministry

The ministry also warned against any disruptions in the name of unjustified demands
27 March 2025, 08:34 AM

There is no such thing as a 'second independence': Mirza Abbas

BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today dismissed the notion of a "second independence", asserting that such claims undermine the historic Liberation War of 1971
26 March 2025, 05:45 AM

Two children drown in Kurigram canal

Two children drowned in a canal in Tepakutir village under ​​Nageshwari upazila of Kurigram yesterday evening..The deceased are: Riya Moni, 4, daughter of Rubel Fakir of Teparkuti village; and Atiqur Rahman, 5, son of Rasel Mia of neighbouring Charbalabari village. They were cousins..<p
24 March 2025, 16:11 PM