Bangladesh Pursues EV Manufacturing Hub Status with Comprehensive New Policy

SK hynix, a leading South Korean chip manufacturer, is poised to set the price for its significant US stock listing, aiming to raise up to $28 billion.

Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare saw its shares drop by more than four percent in its Hong Kong debut after raising around US$3.1 billion.

Oil prices have extended their rally following heightened tensions between the US and Iran.

China's consumer prices stabilized in June as energy and commodities prices cooled, official data showed.

Experts have called for urgent reforms to the global multilateral development finance system, highlighting the challenges posed by declining aid, geopolitical fragmentation, and shrinking concessional resources for South Asian countries.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued its downward trend as investors booked profits in blue-chip stocks.

The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) has called for modernizing trade finance operations, strengthening asset quality and improving risk management to ensure sustainable growth in the country's banking sector.

Bangladesh and Tajikistan have expressed strong interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment.

The Technical and Madrasah Education Division (TMED) and GIZ have signed a deal to develop a skilled workforce for sustainable energy in Bangladesh.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved two significant development proposals worth over Tk 257 crore.

The benchmark US oil contract increased more than 2.5 percent as Mideast tensions rose with new US attacks on Iran.

Oil prices jumped more than two percent as US strikes on Iran revived geopolitical fears and concerns over Middle East stability.

An orientation meeting for BRAC's 'Shikha' project was held in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi to raise awareness on preventing gender-based violence, bullying, and sexual harassment.

The government has granted administrative approval to upgrade the 50-bed upazila health complexes in Rupsha and Dighalia of Khulna district to 101-bed facilities.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reaffirmed the government's commitment to addressing EU concerns and improving the investment climate as Bangladesh prepares for a future Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EU.

Rapid Action Battalion (RAB)-13 arrested three individuals with 34 kg of smuggled ganja in Thakurgaon and Kurigram districts.

A new Speed Postal Service has been launched in Natore, offering quick and affordable delivery of documents and parcels.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) to take measures to further reduce the lead time in public procurement, which has already been brought down to 54 days.

Lawmaker Advocate Dipen Dewan distributed food to evacuees at Rangamati Government High School shelter following continuous rainfall and landslide risks.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented the National Environment Award 2025 to six recipients at the World Environment Day 2026 ceremony.

The government has adopted a plan to send one crore skilled workers abroad over the next five years by strengthening skills and expanding overseas employment opportunities.

A national event at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center showcased thematic banners on environmental awareness, adhering to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directive to avoid personal photos at government events.

A report warns that two-thirds of the European Union's population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during the recent record-breaking heatwave.

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has taken stringent action against traffic rule violations by filing 1,463 cases in the last 24 hours.

The government has significantly strengthened its disaster preparedness by reinforcing early warning systems, expanding emergency response capacity and shifting from a relief-based approach to a comprehensive risk reduction strategy, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu told Parliament today.

State Minister for Food Md. Abdul Bari highlights government's extensive efforts to prevent food adulteration and ensure safe food for consumers.

An unauthorized cake manufacturing establishment in Rajshahi was fined Tk 8,000 for operating without proper certification and in unhygienic conditions.

Rajshahi University (RU) has secured victory in the Inter-University National Environment Debate Competition for the third consecutive year.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir informed Parliament that Bangladesh exported 812 products to 202 destinations worldwide during FY2024-25.

France and Morocco kick off the World Cup quarter-finals in a rematch of their 2022 semi-final encounter.