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Some 70 foreign businessmen and representatives of companies of different countries like Korea, China, Japan, Australia, India today visited the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) here at Anwara and National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) at Mirersarai. The formal journey of the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 began today with such in-field visits by investors to KEPZ and NSEZ. On the maiden day of the Summit, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) arranged the visit to country’s two industrial KPI mainly dominated by foreign entrepreneurs to apprise and show practically the visiting foreign team regarding existing conducive environment for their investments. Chief Adviser…
In response to a call for a global strike for Palestinian rights on Monday, Bangladesh students and educational institutions have announced they will support the movement in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The Dhaka University (DU) and Jagannath University authorities have suspended all classes and exams on Monday, Jahangirnagar University announced academic halt on Tuesday, while Rajshahi University (RU) will stage a rally in front of the campus Senate building in protest against Israel’s genocidal attacks on Gaza people. Chhatra Dal, Islami Chhatra Shibir and Chhatra Union have called for a closure of all educational institutions and offices on…
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday said the central bank has taken an initiative to launch a special fund of about Tk 800 crore to Tk 900 crore to support startups. “This fund will be distributed through commercial banks,” he said while speaking at a panel discussion at the inaugural session of the ‘Bangladesh Startup Connect 2025’ at Hotel Intercontinental here. This flagship event under the Bangladesh Investment Summit-2025 is taking place under the powerful theme: “Empowering Innovation, Connecting Opportunities” Organised by Startup Bangladesh Limited, ICT Division, and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Startup Connect…
Chief Adviser to Bangladesh, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to delay the imposition of a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi exports for three months. This request is aimed at providing the interim government with enough time to implement initiatives designed to boost U.S. exports to Bangladesh. In a letter sent on Monday, Yunus expressed his hope that President Trump would grant the delay, ensuring a smooth execution of the efforts to increase American exports. The U.S. government recently imposed a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi exports, arguing that the tariffs Bangladesh imposes on U.S. goods are…
The nine-day Eid holiday officially concluded on Saturday, although many holidaymakers returned to work a day or two earlier to avoid the expected crowds. On Friday, several bus stations in the capital, including Gabtoli, Kalyanpur, Mohakhali, Sayedabad, Jatrabari, Kamalapur Railway Station, and Sadarghat Launch Terminal, experienced a moderate rush as people headed back to Dhaka. To avoid the anticipated congestion on the last day of the holiday, many opted to return earlier. Jubayer, a private-sector employee, said, “I returned a day earlier as the last day would be crowded. The journey was smooth with no traffic on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway.”…
China is set to build a specialized hospital in Bangladesh, with an investment of Tk 2,000 crore, to provide high-quality healthcare services for the country’s citizens. Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary of the chief adviser, revealed in a recent interview that China is currently seeking an appropriate location for the project. “China will begin construction immediately after securing the site,” Alam said. This move comes as a response to India’s recent decision to suspend visa issuance for Bangladeshis following political unrest, including the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5. The visa restrictions have significantly disrupted the…
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne revealed on Friday that he will depart the club at the conclusion of the current season. The 33-year-old Belgian international, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015, has helped the club secure 14 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League victory in 2023. De Bruyne shared the news in a heartfelt message on social media, saying, “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes. That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first.” He…
Since its release on Monday, Shakib Khan’s latest film, ‘Borbaad’, has taken the lead among the Eid releases, according to film industry sources. The movie has been consistently running houseful shows, while other films like ‘Daagi’ and ‘Jongli’ are gaining traction, though many others are struggling due to limited screening slots in cinemas nationwide. Directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, ‘Borbaad’ is one of several films released to coincide with the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays, along with ‘Daagi’ by Shihab Shahin, ‘Jongli’ by Jaber Ahmed Shakil, ‘Chokkor 302’ by Sharaf Ahmed Jibon, ‘Antaratma’ by Wajed Ali Sumon, and ‘Jinn 3’ by Kamruzzaman Roman.…
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has initiated a comprehensive study to assess the impact of US tariffs on trade between the two countries, according to NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan. The research aims to pinpoint which products are most affected by the tariffs and determine the extent of duties imposed, amid rising concerns about the country’s trade competitiveness. Khan explained that the study is currently in the data-gathering phase, focusing on US-origin products, the duties applied to them, and their relative value. “We are analyzing the data from various angles to identify the products facing the highest duties…
Bangladesh has received the BIMSTEC chairmanship for the next two years from Thailand. Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra handed over the BIMSTEC chairmanship to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the end of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok today. Upon receiving the chairmanship from the Thailand premier, the Bangladesh chief adviser made a statement of acceptance, focusing on an inclusive and action-oriented BIMSTEC and outlining Bangladesh’s vision and priorities for the regional group. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to advancing regional cooperation and development. Leaders of BIMSTEC member states unanimously adopted the Bangkok Declaration and the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision, a strategic…