In a significant development for Bangladesh’s export sector, the United States has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, following a final round of intense bilateral negotiations held in Washington, D.C. The decision, officially announced by the White House, brings Bangladesh’s tariff rate in line with key regional competitors and ensures the country’s […]

Four youths have been accused of demanding extortion and snatching gold ornaments from the home of a retired army officer in Chapainawabganj, falsely identifying themselves as members of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. One of the individuals was caught red-handed by locals and handed over to the police after being beaten. The incident occurred at approximately […]

The interim government has nominated five professors of the University of Dhaka (DU) as members of the university’s Senate for the next three years, as academic representatives appointed by the President and Chancellor. The appointments were officially announced in a circular issued by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, 31st July. Appointed Professors Name Department […]

In a continued demonstration spanning two days amid persistent rainfall, a group identifying themselves as ‘July Fighters’ have blockaded the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka, demanding the swift implementation and permanent legislation of the July Declaration and July Charter. The blockade began on Friday morning (1st August), severely disrupting vehicular movement. However, a number of protestors […]