Bangladesh and Malaysia have vowed to elevate their longstanding relationship into a forward-looking strategic partnership, following high-level talks between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Tuesday. The meeting began with a one-on-one discussion between the two leaders, later expanding to restricted talks and a full delegation-level session. Both sides ...

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin on Tuesday said the government is actively working to reduce the existing 20% reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States on Bangladeshi exports to 15%. “There is a collective effort at all levels of the government to bring down the tariff from 20% to 15%,” he said during a press briefing at Secretariat following a ...

A powerful syndicate is allegedly plundering stones from Bholaganj’s Sadapathor quarry with the help of a few local influential figures and corrupt members of the police. Once a thriving tourist destination, the area has now lost much of its scenic beauty. Although the administration claims to be conducting regular mobile court drives, in reality, the looting continues unabated. Local resident ...

International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) has dismissed a petition filed by senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna seeking permission to defend former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a crimes against humanity case linked to the July-August Mass Uprising. The plea was moved on Tuesday by Advocate Naznin Nahar on behalf of ZI Khan Panna, who was reportedly unwell. She informed ...

The upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election is expected to see a total of 45,098 polling centres across the country, with approximately 280,564 polling booths and nearly 931,131 election officials to manage the voting process. The information was revealed in the proceedings of a recent meeting focused on preparing and supervising the training of polling officials for the election. For comparison, ...

Professor Mahfuza Khanam, the only female ever elected Vice President (VP) of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU), has passed away at the age of 80. She was taken to Health and Hope Hospital in Panthapath on Tuesday morning after feeling unwell, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Mahfuza Khanam had been living on Indira Road in Dhaka with ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday called on Malaysian investors to explore the growing business opportunities in Bangladesh, emphasizing that the country is undergoing transformative changes to become more investment-friendly. Speaking at a Bangladesh-Malaysia Business Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Professor Yunus highlighted the interim government’s proactive steps to improve the investment climate, including reforms aimed at removing trade barriers ...

Bollywood actor and producer John Abraham has credited his low-profile marriage with banker Priya Runchal for helping them lead a “scandal-free” life away from the public eye. In an interview with India Today, John said the couple’s decision to stay private has always been intentional. “That is a very conscious decision, because my films have nothing to do with my ...

Retired government officials and health advocates have urged swift passage of proposed tobacco control amendments following alarming statistics showing tobacco kills 442 people daily in Bangladesh whilst leaving 400,000 disabled annually. Development Organisation of the Rural Poor-DORP and Bangladesh Retired Government Employees Welfare Association hosted the discussion meeting on Monday at Obosor Bhaban in the capital’s Dhanmondi, highlighting six crucial ...

Daraz Bangladesh launches 8.8 Monsoon Madness from 8-14 August 2025, offering up to 80% off in Flash Sales, up to 75% off Hot Deals, free delivery, and a chance to win a double-door fridge. Shoppers can join contests like Daraz Jackpot for the most successful orders, Add to Cart & Win for the most items added and purchased, and Brand ...