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Bangladesh Secures Tariff Reduction on US Cotton-Based Apparel

Washington: Bangladesh is set to benefit from a tariff reduction on apparel produced using American cotton, as part of a broader initiative aimed at bolstering US cotton production and trade. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the …

Zero Tolerance Against Obstruction to Mainstream Media: Swapon

Dhaka: Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday announced that the government will implement a zero-tolerance policy against any unethical hindrances to the activities of mainstream media. He emphasized that no individual wil…

BIMSTEC Joins ITU Development Sector as Member

Dhaka: BIMSTEC has been admitted as a Sector Member of the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D), marking a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation in digital connectivity, telecommunications, and emergin…

92-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck by Motorcycle in Satkhira Accident

Satkhira: A 92-year-old man was killed after being struck by a motorcycle in Shankarkati Jelepara area on Shyamnagar-Kashimari road in Shyamnagar upazila of the district at around 7 pm on Saturday. The deceased, Ansar Ali Morol, was the son of late Ak…

State to Press for Maximum Punishment in Ramisa Case: Asaduzzaman

Jhenaidah: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today announced that the prosecution will seek the maximum punishment for the accused in the high-profile Ramisa rape and murder case, with the trial scheduled to commence tomor…