AFP, BARCELONA: Barcelona agreed a “long-term” contract extension with American sportswear giants Nike yesterday, which will reportedly see the Catalan club surpass Manchester United with the most lucrative kit-sponsorship deal in the world. Barca said the details of the deal will be revealed…

Less than seven hours after a midnight landing in India, Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted in a famous Hindu temple in Mumbai on Wednesday, reports BBC.…

AFP, New York : Retail group Gap Inc. said Thursday it would shutter 75 stores this year amid sagging sales, including 53 of its kids-focused Old Navy brand outlets in Japan. Announcing a fall in first quarter earnings, the San Francisco-based retailer also warned that its might not achieve previous…

As a last-ditch effort, the cellular phone operators have announced big amounts of cash and prizes to ensure biometric verification of maximum number…

A two-day Biztech B2B Conference, a business solutions exhibition for aiming to expand software and ICT-based local market, started in the capital yesterday.…

Aiming to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, the government formed SREDA for promoting sustainable energy and generating 2,000 MW electricity in 2021 and 4,000 MW in 2030, reports BSS. The present renewable energy and energy efficiency scenario of Bangladesh is 423 MW and renewable energy share…

A three-day two international tradeshows on building construction and woodworking industries starts from May 26 in Dhaka, says a press release. “The exhibition will provide a good opportunity for both the exhibitors and visitors to explore and develop innovative ways of taking the construction…

AFP, NEW YORK:  Oil prices slipped on Friday as the forest fires menacing Canada’s oil sands region were contained, but the market remained generally firm amid growing expectations of a demand pickup. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for delivery in June lost 41 cents to close at $47.75…