Business leaders and trade experts at a discussion on US tariffs on Saturday emphasised that strategic negotiations and industrial capacity building are crucial for Bangladesh to navigate tariff-related challenges. They stressed the importance of collective efforts from both the private and public sectors to resolve tariff issues with the United States. The observations came at a discussion titled “US Tariff ...

Cultural Affairs Advisor Mostofa Sarwar Farooki accused Hasina’s allies of burning the “Face of Fascism” at Dhaka University’s (DU) Faculty of Fine Arts. He vowed legal action. DU formed five-member probe committee led by Arts faculty Dean Prof. Siddiqur Rahman Khan, confirmed by Proctor Saifuddin Ahmed at 12:30 PM on Saturday. “Hasina’s associates set fire to the ‘face of fascism’ ...

Parliament will be recalled for a rare Saturday sitting to pass an emergency law aimed at saving British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant from imminent closure. Sir Keir Starmer said the legislation would allow ministers to “take control” of the Lincolnshire site and stop its Chinese owner from closing its blast furnaces. The move opens the door to a full nationalisation of ...

Concern is growing among public health experts that anti-vaccine sentiment within federal and state governments may derail emerging and cutting-edge vaccines that are now awaiting regulatory approval in the United States – essentially leaving those vaccines in limbo. Just last week, the US Food and Drug Administration delayed a decision on full approval of Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine even though it ...

Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort is set to welcome the Bengali New Year on April 14, featuring a delightful fusion of tradition, art, music, and local flavours. To mark the occasion, Dhaka Regency has arranged Boishakhi Kids Art Competition. From morning till night, every corner of the hotel will reflect the true essence of Bengali heritage. Highlighted activities throughout the ...

Israel’s military said Friday it had intercepted an incoming UAV while a military source in Jordan said another drone had crashed there, as Iran-backed Huthis claimed the attacks. “A short while ago, a UAV (drone) that was on its way to Israeli territory from the east was intercepted by the IAF (Israeli air force),” the Israeli military said in a ...

Music fans were descending on California’s Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone, reports AFP. The opening day promises to be a scorcher, quite literally; a dome of high pressure is triggering a mini heat wave in southern California, with meteorologists predicting the temperature could crack 100 ...

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was named as sportsperson of the year 2024 during ‘Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2024’ ceremony held at a local hotel in the city on Friday. During the event, a total of 13 athletes, teams, and organisations received recognition across 15 different categories. Meanwhile, National Women’s team midfielder Ritu Porna Chakma emerged as winner of the popular ...

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur stated on Friday that except for inflation, which has yet to come down to a desired level, we are in a comfortable position overall. Speaking at a views-exchange meeting with journalists on Friday at the central bank’s Chattogram office, Dr Mansur said that recovering money laundered abroad is a highly complex and time-consuming ...

To ensure the successful execution of ‘March for Gaza’ event, law enforcement agencies have ramped up security measures. In protest of Israel’s brutal attacks and genocide against Palestinians, a platform named Palestine Solidarity Movement Bangladesh has organized a “March for Gaza” event at Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan. Intelligence units are also on high alert. Multiple layers of security have been reinforced ...