TikTok gives users better control of For You feed
TikTok on Wednesday announced a suite of new tools designed to give users even greater control over their ‘For You’ feed, said a press release...
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EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again
A jump in electric car sales helped give a slight boost to Germany’s troubled auto market last month, official data showed Wednesday, although Elon Musk’s Tesla fared poorly again...
Amari Dhaka introduces Eid-ul-Azha offers
Amari Dhaka is offering Thai cuisines at Amaya food gallery marking Eid-ul-Azha, says a press release.
ACC sues ex-Nagad MD Tanvir, 8 others for Tk 645cr embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Wednesday filed a case against nine people, including former Nagad Limited managing director Tanvir Ahmed Mishuk on charges of embezzling Tk 645.47 crore by issuing additional e-money through forgery...
Holidays not to affect economy: Salehuddin
The advisory council on government purchase on Wednesday approved a proposal to procure 12.75 lakh tonnes of petroleum fuel oil at a cost of $740 million in the July-December period of 2025...
Chittagong port to remain operational during Eid holidays
In a joint initiative, the Chittagong Port Authority and Chattogram Customs House will keep operations running round the clock during the next Eid-ul-Azha holidays—except from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Eid day—to ensure smooth import-export activities.
Grameen Telecom’s entity gets digital wallet licence
Samadhan Services Limited, a concern of the Grameen Telecom Trust, has received a final licence from the Bangladesh Bank to operate as a payment service provider.
Proposed budget to help tackle inflation: RpCCI
Rangpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RpCCI) president Md Akbar Ali has said the proposed national budget for the fiscal 2025-26 will play a positive role in curbing inflation and improving the overall living standard across the country.
Budget to be significant for financial stability: MCCI
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday hoped that the proposed budget would play a significant role in providing financial stability and inclusive development.
Exports grow by 10pc in 11 months
The country’s export earnings in July-May period of the 2024-25 financial year witnessed a positive growth of 10 per cent, rising to $44.95 billion, according to the Export Promotion Bureau...
Revenue, investment, inflation targets arduous in FY26 budget
Businesses and experts have said that the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 financial year was overly ambitious, particularly regarding revenue targets, private investment, inflation control and GDP growth...
Bangladesh urges Lanka to boost medicine import
Foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday called upon Sri Lanka to increase its import of pharmaceutical products from Bangladesh, highlighting the strength, global standards, and competitiveness of the country’s pharmaceutical sector...
Dhaka stocks extend losses
Dhaka’s stock market slipped further on Tuesday, the third trading day of the week...
Online cattle markets gain popularity
With only three days in hand, the online cattle markets in Khulna are gaining momentum ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest festival of the Muslims...
Govt to build 100 small cold storages for vegetables
Home affairs and agriculture adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Tuesday said the government will construct 100 small cold storage facilities across the country to store seasonal vegetables...
