December2024

World trade faces an uncertain outlook in 2025 because of the threat of trade wars, after global commerce hit a new peak this year, the UN said on Thursday. The UN trade and development agency UNCTAD...

In order to help some of the world’s poorest countries, the World Bank said Thursday that it has raised nearly $24 billion. This money can be used to create a record $100 billion in overall spending...

The US trade gap narrowed more than expected in October, government data showed Thursday, as imports slipped more than exports. Trade imbalances in the world’s biggest economy are anticipated to become a focal point of President-elect...

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Bangladesh embassy in Beirut, and the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Expatriates’ Welfare, and Overseas Employment helped 105 Bangladeshis who were stuck in war-torn Lebanon return home Thursday night. They...

Eminent lyricist, composer and singer Abu Zafar, who is mostly known for penning and composing patriotic song ‘Ei Padma Ei Meghna’, passed away today at the age of 82. The composer had been suffering from old-age...

Jordan’s national flag carrier, Royal Jordanian Airlines, has declared its intention to start operating direct flights between Amman and Dhaka. Through Amman, visitors from Bangladesh can take advantage of further connections to a number of locations...

As part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy, which aims to strengthen commercial and tourism connections, Saudia Airlines is expanding its market share in Bangladesh. According to a press statement, Saudia wants to grow its business...

Farida Akhter, the Fisheries and Livestock Adviser, stated today that the term “minority” should not be used in Bangladesh because it does not distinguish between Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, and Christians. “It is not our job to...

Today, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) directed the relevant authorities to take down all of the “hate speeches” of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from social media and take the required actions to prevent their future...

Jiban Bima Corporation (JBC), a state-owned company, has awarded insurance incentives and claim payouts for policyholders totalling around Taka 600 crore at various prices. The announcement was made on Thursday during the 631st meeting of the...