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CA visits first branch of Grameen Bank
May 14, 2025Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus conducted a site visit this afternoon to the inaugural Grameen Bank branch in Chattogram. Originally established near the Chittagong University campus, the branch was subsequently relocated to its current premises... -
Experts Advocate for Cigarette Tax Structure Overhaul at Unnayan Shamannay Seminar
May 14, 2025Leading economists and public health experts convened today at a seminar organized by Unnayan Shamannay to discuss the urgent need for comprehensive reform of Bangladesh's cigarette tax structure. The event, titled “The Need to Reform the... -
US, Saudi Arabia ink massive $142 billion arms deal: statement
May 13, 2025Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a number of agreements in Riyadh on Tuesday, including a massive arms sale that the White House referred to as the largest “in history.” “The United... -
Trump in Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour, eyeing major deals
May 13, 2025Donald Trump enjoyed a lavish welcome in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as he opened the first state visit of his second term, with the US president eyeing major business deals even as progress on the Middle... -
Saudi company to invest $20 bn in AI in US: White House
May 13, 2025As the oil-rich monarchy looks to take the lead in the technology, the White House announced Tuesday that a Saudi corporation will invest $20 billion in artificial intelligence-related sites in the United States. The White House... -
IMF to give decision on providing $1.3b loan tranche to Bangladesh tomorrow
May 13, 2025The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will give decision on providing the next two tranches of its US$4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh amounting to $1.3 billion tomorrow. “A series of meetings were held in Washington between... -
Myanmar junta airstrike kills 22 at school: witnesses
May 13, 2025A Myanmar junta airstrike hit a school Monday killing 22 people, including 20 children, witnesses said, despite a purported humanitarian ceasefire called to help the Southeast Asian nation recover from a devastating earthquake. The strike hit... -
Bangladesh Bank allows banks to send up to $15,000 for treatment abroad
May 13, 2025Banks are permitted to transmit up to $15,000 for treatment overseas thanks to Bangladesh Bank (BB). According to a BB circular released today, the money can be transferred in foreign currencies either directly to the hospital... -
China lifts Boeing ban after US trade talks: report
May 13, 2025China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war. Last month the... -
Hollywood studios and unions call on Trump to offer tax breaks
May 13, 2025Hollywood studios and unions representing movie workers joined forces Monday to urge US President Donald Trump to give tax breaks to US-made films. The joint letter, which was also signed by Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone...
