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No date set yet for Tarique Rahman’s return: Fakhrul

Staff Correspondent: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said no date has been set yet for the return of party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman from London. “We

Soya bean cultivation expands as feed industry drives demand

Staff Correspondent: Soya bean plantation acreage and production in the country have steadily increased on improved marketing opportunities and higher profitability, especially due to a surge in demand for the

‘Bangladesh Remittance Fair’ to be held in NY next month

Staff Correspondent: A two-day “Fourth Bangladesh Remittance Fair 2025” will be held in New York (NY) on April 19-20 to increaseremittance flow from the USA to Bangladesh. Bangladesh-USA Chamber of

Bangladesh’s wholesale markets: Hidden forces still controlling prices

Staff Correspondent: Powerful syndicates are manipulating prices, controlling supply and influencing market trends, affecting both small businesses and consumers in the wholesale markets, and this is happening despite strict government

Sirajganj handloom workers in frenzy as Eid approaching fast

Staff Reporter: The Tant Palli (weaving village) of the district is buzzing with activity once again, bouncing back from the recent economic downturn. As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the villages are experiencing

Jewellery shops see Eid sales decline amid soaring gold prices

Staff Correspondent: Jewellery sales have taken a hit this Eid as soaring gold prices make ornaments less affordable for many buyers. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) recently raised gold prices