BEPZA's Export Zones Contribute 17.51% to Bangladesh's National Exports in FY26

Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States in response to new US tariffs, escalating the trade war between the two countries.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir reports that Indian and US businesses are keen to invest in Bangladesh and have proposed measures to enhance the investment climate.

Bangladesh has invited entrepreneurs from China's Yunnan Province to invest, highlighting its strategic location and economic potential.

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic route, testing its commercial viability as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping.

Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc announced that negotiations for a US trade deal are ongoing, with steep new tariffs looming.

Chinese visitors and traders are showing keen interest in Bangladeshi agricultural products at the 2026 Mekong-Lancang Fruit, Coffee, Flower and Beer Carnival in Kunming, China.

Asian markets showed gains as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to lower long-term bond yields, though analysts warned it may not be enough to prevent borrowing costs from rising.

Japan's core inflation rose to 1.8 percent in July, driven by the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

A student leader from Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has funded the master’s examination registration fee for a financially distressed Dhaka University student using his earnings from a ride-sharing motorcycle service.

The Pure Food Court in Chattogram has fined four food establishments a total of Tk 40 lakh for severe food safety violations.

The adoption of Bangla QR has led to a significant increase in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) has launched a fully automated system for research paper submission and review.

The High Court is set to deliver its judgment on the death reference and jail appeals in the Nusrat Jahan Rafi murder case tomorrow.

Two individuals have been arrested for the brutal murder of four family members in Rangpur.

Faceless humanoids exceeded human records and delighted spectators at the World Robot Games in Beijing.

Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand's insurgency-hit south late Saturday left at least three people wounded and government property burned, the military said.

Bangladesh achieves a significant milestone by rising to sixth place in the ICC Test rankings for the first time after a 1-1 series draw against Australia.

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly rejected a call by his former defence minister to hold elections, stating it would pose a severe risk to the nation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly acknowledged the 'many problems' facing his country, amidst a new wave of US sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for elections amid the ongoing war with Russia, warning that holding a vote now would be a 'tsunami' that could 'split' the country.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has announced the soft opening of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s (HSIA) Third Terminal on December 16.

Bangladesh has extended shelter to Rohingyas fleeing persecution in Myanmar purely on humanitarian considerations, stated Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urges the international community to share the responsibility of resolving the Rohingya crisis.

Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his recent swearing-in as President of Bangladesh.

An Indonesian teenager dressed as Superman is helping to fight wildfires in Borneo.