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Trump suspends new 50pc tariffs on Canada

US President Donald Trump has suspended for three days a new 50 percent tariff on Canadian goods that was due to take effect on Wednesday, saying the United States and […]

19 August 2026 16:12

Gold prices rise again in global market

Gold prices rose again in the international market on Wednesday as yields on US Treasury bonds eased slightly. Spot gold prices rose 0.5% to $4,356.55 per troy ounce on Wednesday […]

19 August 2026 14:37

Lalmonirhat to be turned into aviation MRO hub

Bangladesh is in talks with Boeing, Airbus, Singapore and several other countries and organisations to develop Lalmonirhat as a major maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the aviation industry, […]

19 August 2026 14:34

10 projects worth Tk 9,333cr get ECNEC nod

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Wednesday approved 10 development projects involving Tk 9,333 crore and Tk 58 lakh. Of the total, Tk 8,488 crore and […]

19 August 2026 14:28

Bangladesh backs Bhutan’s GMC initiative

Bangladesh has expressed support for and interest in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative, welcoming its potential to contribute to sustainable development, regional connectivity and shared prosperity. The Gelephu Mindfulness […]

19 August 2026 13:28
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Bangladesh, Malaysia to boost tourism cooperation

Bangladesh and Malaysia have explored a range of measures to strengthen bilateral tourism cooperation, with a focus on improving connectivity, visa facilitation, skills development and cultural exchanges to create richer […]

19 August 2026 13:06

BB appoints administrator to Uttara finance

Bangladesh Bank has appointed former Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) director Mostaqur Rahman as the administrator of Uttara Finance and Investments Limited. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson and Executive Director Arif Hossain […]

18 August 2026 16:50

NBR to be split into 2 separate institutions

The government has finalised a decision to split the existing National Board of Revenue (NBR) into two separate and independent institutions as part of a major reform of the country’s […]

18 August 2026 15:15

Bangladesh, India urged to restore bilateral trade to normal

Bangladesh and India should engage in discussions to restore bilateral trade to a normal footing, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said. He made the remarks at a meeting with […]

18 August 2026 14:52

Europe faces growing fiscal risk from extreme weather

Europe’s increasingly extreme weather is creating a growing fiscal challenge for governments as wildfires, floods and other climate-related disasters become more frequent. The cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure, supporting affected […]

18 August 2026 14:38
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