BIDA Executive Chairman Tours Rajshahi Silk Factory to Explore Investment Prospects

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry has established a 16-member support committee to aid its newly appointed administrator.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Teletalk Bangladesh Limited has introduced a special '36 July Memorial Offer' to commemorate August 5, featuring discounted SIM cards and data bundles.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed import declaration rules for intercompany transactions, aiming to enhance transparency while ensuring compliance.

Robi Axiata highlights governance and digital expansion as key to its sustained growth since its 2020 IPO.

To counter the recent surge in domestic prices, Bangladesh has imported 90 metric tons of green chilies from India, with more shipments expected.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has called on Japanese investors to consider Bangladesh as a prime investment destination, citing its strategic location and economic potential.

Toyota has raised its profit forecasts for the year, crediting the weak yen for helping it navigate global challenges.

British energy giant BP announced a significant increase in second-quarter profits, attributing the rise to heightened oil and gas prices due to the Middle East conflict.

German agrichemical giant Bayer reported a return to profit in the second quarter, driven by robust agricultural performance and reduced litigation expenses.

Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry has started the fiscal year 2026-27 with robust exports of $3.89 billion, despite global challenges and domestic energy issues.

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as Seoul's Kospi stabilised following recent volatility, while oil prices rose on conflicting signals regarding US-Iran peace talks.

A commercial Indian ship was attacked and sank in the Red Sea off Yemen, but all crew members were successfully rescued.

Following a powerful earthquake, Italy's government has allocated 100 million euros to aid the Naples area, where the strongest quake in 40 years caused significant damage.

An 18-month investigation by the Los Angeles County Fire Department concludes that a decommissioned Southern California Edison transmission tower sparked the 2025 Eaton Fire, killing 19 and damaging thousands of homes.

Prince Ali Bin Hussein, president of the Jordanian Football Association, has accused FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, of attempted blackmail and withholding prize money.

Colombia's peace tribunal has charged 27 ex-guerrillas, including former FARC leaders, with crimes against humanity and sexual violence committed during the country's armed conflict.

Pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino as key allies, including Arsene Wenger and Mattias Grafstrom, distance themselves from his controversial World Cup investment plan.

Multiple US cities hosting World Cup matches claim FIFA promised them $1 million each for legacy funds, but payments have not been made.

Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah is in negotiations with Turkish club Trabzonspor, expected to arrive in Turkey on August 5.

Pakistan's spinners have put the team on the brink of a series-levelling victory against the West Indies on the third day of the second Test in Trinidad.

Drone strikes and blackouts have created a tense summer for residents in Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014.

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to Washington, escalating a diplomatic dispute just months before Brazil's presidential election.

At least two people were killed and dozens wounded in fresh Russian strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding region.

An armed man was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles golf course two days before the president's visit.

A new initiative to promote reading among students in Brahmanbaria aims to cultivate an enlightened society.

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stressed the need for stronger people-to-people ties between Bangladesh and India.

A single Facebook post by a student leader in Chattogram sparked a massive uprising that led to the fall of a regime.

Bangladesh has sought Italy's political and technical support for securing continued preferential access to the European market after its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

Eric Geelan, the Political and Economic Counsellor at the US Embassy in Dhaka, met with Bangladesh's Energy Minister to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation.