Dhaka:Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has admitted that the team’s batters failed to capitalize on a strong position against the West Indies in the opening Test. The hosts missed an opportunity to build a substantial first innings total after beginnin…
Dhaka:The government has granted authorization to negotiate with two US Wheat Associates entities to import wheat from the United States under a government-to-government (G2G) arrangement. This decision was made during the 36th meeting of the Cabinet …
Frankfurt:The European Central Bank (ECB) decided on Thursday to maintain its interest rates despite increasing inflation pressures resulting from the energy shock associated with the Iran war. This decision follows the announcement by ECB President C…
Dhaka:Stocks extended their downward trend today as falling prices of large-cap shares weighed on the market, with the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) losing 15.8 points amid cautious investor sentiment over corporate earnings and pe…
Dhaka:Banking experts have called for specialized legal mechanisms, a national asset management company, and stronger supervision to tackle the banking sector’s growing burden of bad loans, which is estimated at nearly Taka 6 lakh crore. This appeal w…
Dhaka:Speakers at a discussion in the capital today emphasized the importance of expanding green investment to boost the competitiveness of Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector. They highlighted the necessity of increasing the number of enviro…
Montreal:The European Union (EU) is seeking to establish a partnership with Canada that could surpass existing alliances, according to EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. This announcement comes in anticipation of a summit with Canadian leader Mark Carney….
Dhaka:Shipping Secretary Md Ataur Rahman has declared that there will be no compromise in the training of skilled seafarers. He emphasized the necessity for cadets and crew members to be trained to meet quality standards that align with the Internatio…
Dhaka:Bangladesh and Malaysia have successfully concluded the first round of formal negotiations aimed at establishing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The talks, which took place over three days starting October 27, focused on …