Commerce Minister Muktadir Urges Enhanced US Investment and Tech Support for Sylhet

Rising inflation and concerns over the US national debt have driven long-term Treasury bond yields to their highest levels since 2007.

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.

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.

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.

Voting for Bangladesh's presidential election will take place tomorrow, followed by the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, according to Chief Whip Md. Nurul Islam Moni.

The Election Commission (EC) has completed all preparations for tomorrow's presidential election, ensuring a smooth and orderly process.

In the latest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, 103 captured soldiers from each side have been released.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Valiant Freedom Fighter Md Abdus Salam has announced stringent measures to ensure quality civic services.

IM10 FC secured a commanding 6-1 victory over Xenon FC in the Men’s Futsal League Bangladesh, with Moin Ahmed's hat-trick playing a crucial role.

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.