IFC Provides $30.7 Million Loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals for Bangladesh Healthcare Boost

The Bangladeshi government has approved the import of 35,000 metric tons of Muriate of Potash fertilizer from Russia to ensure stable agricultural inputs.

United Commercial Bank (UCB) and Bangladesh Bank (BB) have partnered to expand financing for farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and businesses, aiming to enhance agricultural production, food security, and employment opportunities in rural areas.

The Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company Limited distributed educational materials to 321 students in Rampal, Bagerhat, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have increased to $37.11 billion, as reported by Bangladesh Bank.

The Ministry of Food in Bangladesh has initiated rice distribution under its Food-Friendly Programme, aiming to support low-income families.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached a new peak of $36.86 billion, according to recent data from Bangladesh Bank.

The Bangladesh Sramik Kallyan Foundation has greenlit a significant financial aid package for workers and their families.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $36.47 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved procurement proposals for sugar, edible oil, and lentils to ensure stable supplies.

Unitree, a leading Chinese robotics firm, saw its shares skyrocket by over 600% on its debut on the Shanghai stock market, highlighting the booming interest in the robotics industry.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Commerce held its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, focusing on the activities of the Bangladesh Competition Commission and measures to reduce government subsidies.

CII Mission on Infrastructure, Trade and Investment Chairman Vinayak Chatterjee has proposed forming two high-level Business-to-Business (B2B) taskforces to deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India, particularly in infrastructure and emerging technology sectors.

Grameenphone has contributed Tk 24.60 crore to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund, fulfilling its obligation under the Bangladesh Labour Act.

Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks to allow foreign nationals working under employment visas to open bank accounts.

The Cabinet has approved a tax reduction on imports of green chilli and tomato to stabilize prices and ensure supply.

A high-level Indian business delegation has begun a three-day visit to Dhaka to explore opportunities for expanding bilateral trade, investment, and industrial cooperation.

Bangladesh Bank has updated the allocation rates for Sukuk among different investor categories to encourage broader participation in the Islamic securities market.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir emphasizes the need for collaboration among industry, academia, and the government to develop Bangladesh's textile and jute sectors.

Asian stocks showed mixed performance as investors weighed US economic data that eased rate hike fears but raised concerns about economic weakness.

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the cash margin requirement for fruit imports to ensure adequate supply and affordable prices.

India closed in on victory in the opening Test, leaving Sri Lanka four wickets short and 197 runs adrift on the final day in Galle.

A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home in the West Bank, besieged by Israeli settlers, amid international condemnation and renewed US criticism.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasised the global economic and welfare benefits of halal food culture at a seminar in Dhaka.

A stolen Ena Paribahan bus was successfully recovered from Mirpur Beribadh after a call to the National Emergency Service 999.

Firefighters have encircled Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation remains complex with new flare-ups.

OpenAI has temporarily halted the development of its most advanced AI models and tightened internal controls following a cyberattack.

New Zealand has enacted legislation to prevent lawsuits against companies for climate change-related harm.

Aryna Sabalenka secured a commanding victory over Wang Xinyu to progress to the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Primary elections in Florida will test whether Democrats can reclaim ground in a former battleground state, as Republicans use a newly redrawn congressional map to try to tighten their grip on Congress.

The Trump administration has proposed a rule change to open 44 million acres of undisturbed forest for logging and road construction.

The Colombian government estimates the economic damage from the recent earthquake at $9.6 billion.

Mykhailo Fedorov, recently dismissed as Ukraine's defence minister, has called for a move towards elections that have been postponed due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats in response to Iran's ban on two French diplomats.

North Korean state media has condemned the joint military drills by the United States and South Korea as an 'immediate and open threat' to the region.

Turkey has rejected Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, which was hit in a strike the United States blamed on Israel.

A mobile court in Manikganj fined a person Tk 50,000 for illegally lifting sand from a restricted area of the river in Daulatpur upazila.

US President Donald Trump has denied ongoing or scheduled talks with Iran and declared the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory.

A groundbreaking international study reveals the molecular mechanism behind narwhal tusks' unique spiral-yet-straight growth.