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Bangladesh is going to hold investment and trade conference with China. The day-long conference is set to begin on June 1 under the joint initiative of both the governments. This information was revealed through a Facebook post of Ashik Chowdhury, the executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), on Monday (May 26). The conference will be attended by ...

The Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council has withdrawn its strike getting an assurance from Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to fulfill their 10-point demands, including setting of the oil sales commission at a minimum of 7 per cent. The withdrawal decision came after the meeting of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation on Sunday. Earlier the strike began at ...

Sir Alan Bates has accused the government of putting forward a “take it or leave it” offer of compensation amounting to less than half of his claim. The former subpostmaster, who has campaigned for redress for victims of the Post Office scandal, said ministers were presiding over “quasi-kangaroo courts” and altering the “goal posts” on their judgements. Writing in the ...

The petrol pumps across the country have been remain shut for 10 demands. As the pre-announced demands are not fulfill, the Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council is observing the strike. The strike began at 6AM and will continue til 2PM. Md Mizanur Rahman, joint convener of the council, the strike began at 6AM as per schedule. ...

  24 May 2025, London, UK: With over 650,000 people across the UK, and a rising presence in politics, business, and academia, the British Bangladeshi diaspora is one of the most influential diaspora communities in the world. To foster deeper collaboration between the UK-based Bangladeshi diaspora and Bangladesh development, Oxfam officially launched its new initiative “Bridge to Bangladesh”. Unveiled at ...

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Apple will have to pay 25% tariff if its iPhones are not build and manufactured in the US. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not ...

Households are being urged to shop around for cheaper energy deals despite prices falling from July. A typical gas and electricity bill will fall by £11 a month from July, but regulator Ofgem said switching to a fixed deal could provide better value for many customers. It said shopping around could lead to a £200 annual saving, but anyone currently ...

Bangladesh Bank has reported that the country’s foreign exchange reserves currently stand at $25.64 billion. However, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6) methodology, the reserves are calculated at a lower figure of $20.27 billion. The clarification came through a press release issued by the central bank on Thursday, highlighting the ...

British no-frills airline EasyJet on Thursday announced a widening of net losses for the first half of its financial year as fuel and other costs increased. EasyJet, which flies mainly in Europe, said losses after tax increased 16 percent to o297 million ($399 million) in the six months to the end of March, reports AFP. Group revenue climbed to o3.53 ...

Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has increased the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 2,823 to Tk 1,69,921 per bhori (11.664 grams). Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 2,695 to Tk 1,62,200 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 2,309 to Tk 1,39,023, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,971 to Tk 1,14,949 respectively. The prices have ...