Mangoes to Be Traded by Kilogram, Ending Outdated ‘Dhalan’ System

RAJSHAHI, 6 June 2025 (BSS) – In a landmark shift from tradition, mangoes in Rajshahi division will now be sold…

Court Blocks Trump’s New Ban on Foreign Students at Harvard

NEW YORK, 6 June 2025 (BSS/AFP) – A United States federal court on Thursday imposed a temporary stay on President…

60% of National Projects in Bangladesh Lack Direct Youth Involvement, Study Finds

Despite comprising nearly 30% of Bangladesh’s population, young people remain largely excluded from the nation’s development agenda. A recent participatory…

Bangladesh Bank Governor Announces Market-Based Dollar Exchange Rate

DHAKA, 14 May 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur has announced the introduction of a market-based…

Bangladesh’s Banking Sector Drowning in Bad Loans – Over Tk 75,000 Crore in Interest Frozen

The latest report from the Bangladesh Bank paints a worrying picture for the country’s financial sector: bad loans are on…

Argentina Receives First Tranche of $20 Billion IMF Loan

Buenos Aires, 16 April 2025 (BSS/AFP) – Argentina has received an initial $12 billion disbursement from a newly agreed $20…

Trump Declares It Is Now China’s Move in Tariff Dispute

Washington, 16 April 2025 (BSS/AFP) – US President Donald Trump has stated that the onus is now on China to…

China Appoints New Trade Envoy Amid Escalating Tariff Dispute

Beijing, 16 April 2025 (BSS/AFP) – China has announced the appointment of a new trade envoy as tensions escalate in…

China’s Economic Growth Surpasses Expectations Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

Beijing, 16 April 2025 (BSS/AFP) – China announced on Wednesday that its economy grew faster than anticipated in the first…

Price Decline in Large-Cap Stocks Drives Market Down

Dhaka, 16 April 2025 (BSS) – Both of the country’s major stock exchanges, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong…

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