Tax Relief Proposed for Freelancers, Content Creators, and Startups in Bangladesh

During his visit, US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Ambassador Sergio Gor stressed the importance of economic partnership with Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has the potential to capture 12 percent of the projected US$375 billion global man-made fibre (MMF) apparel market by 2030 through policy reforms, investment promotion and industrial upgrading.

Fourteen entrepreneurs in Thakurgaon received a total of Tk 11.20 lakh in grants to adopt eco-friendly technologies in rice production and processing.

Customs officials seized a consignment of prohibited goods worth around Tk one crore at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to complete the process of reopening long-shut government-owned factories by 2026 through expedited privatisation initiatives and attracting domestic and foreign investment.

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of furnace oil used for electricity generation to Tk100.39 per litre effective from tonight.

State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki outlined the government's strategy to create an investment-driven and productive economy.

The government has decided to keep the existing fuel prices unchanged for August.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Tk 65 lakh at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to meet the country's energy and agricultural requirements.

The Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project has significantly diversified Bangladesh's exports and created nearly 180,000 jobs.

The 8th meeting of the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Platform has agreed to expedite key infrastructure projects and include new initiatives.

OPEC+ is anticipated to raise oil production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day in September, amid ongoing Middle East conflict and fluctuating global energy supplies.

Chongqing's unique motorcycle culture is drawing tourists from around the world.

President Donald Trump announced that the US and Israel have decided to postpone their planned military strikes on Iran, following requests from Tehran and neighboring countries.

In Gaza, civil defense authorities discovered the remains of 112 individuals, including many children, following an extensive search in rubble.

Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza have resulted in at least eight fatalities, according to local authorities.

Alexandra Eala defeated Naomi Osaka to book a final showdown with Jessica Pegula at the Washington Open.

Japan's annual cosplay event, the World Cosplay Summit, will move to November next year to avoid extreme summer heat.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi expresses uncertainty over Richarlison's future, with the Brazilian forward's contract nearing its end.

A sightseeing plane crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board while they were en route to view the Nazca Lines.

An explosion at a restaurant in Moscow's Kudrinskaya Square has claimed the lives of three people and injured 21 others.

Political transition talks in Venezuela will begin in person next week in Caracas, marking a new chapter in the country's effort to rebuild democratic institutions.

A tragic shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho leaves several dead, including the gunman.

Professor Dr. Shamima Sultana, then chair of Jahangirnagar University's Bangla department, removed the portrait of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from her office during the July Uprising, driven by her ethical senses.

At 80 years old, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running for a fourth term in Brazil's October election, driven by the desire to prevent the far right from gaining power.

Five Cuban provinces faced widespread power outages as the national grid failed again on August 2, 2026, exacerbating an ongoing economic crisis.

The BNP has assigned its Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman with the responsibility to nominate the party's candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid emphasizes the need for unity and vigilance to safeguard democracy and economic freedom in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam vowed to make Hajj pilgrimage more affordable and transparent for Bangladeshi pilgrims.