The two-day long Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF) 2020 ended in the capital yesterday with a call for effective partnership between the government and development partners for implementing the 8th five year and long-term sustainable development plan of the country. During the forum organised by the…

Country’s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed yesterday extending downbeat for second consecutive day as investors continued their…

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) yesterday approved three proposals, including one for appointing World Food Programme (WFP) under direct selection method, to conduct various development works and impart training to some 60,000 Rohingya youths on community services at the Rohingya…

Britain’s economy, lifted by the country’s post-election political stability, risks fresh turbulence as Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks…

EU countries could ban telecoms operators deemed a security risk from critical parts of 5G infrastructure under guidelines issued on Wednesday, amid US pressure to shut out Chinese giant Huawei. The EU plan, which closely mirrors rules set out Tuesday by Britain allowing a limited role for Huawei, stops…

Asian markets fell yesterday with tech stocks and airlines among key losers as the World Health Organization called an urgent meeting on whether to declare…

Britain’s car output crashed last year to a near-decade low, hit by delays to Britain’s exit from the European Union, industry data showed yesterday. The nation’s production dived 14.2 per cent to 1.3 million vehicles in 2019 from the previous year, the Society of Motor Manufacturers…

Facebook on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and user growth stronger than most forecasts, but shares took a hit in after-market trade. The leading online social network said net income rose seven per cent from a year ago to $7.3 billion, while revenue increased 25 per cent to $21 billion in the…

Ali Azim Khan, managing director of Shinest Group of Companies, and Jahangir Alam Manik, managing director of Sanji Group, have been elected as chairmen…

Japanese automaker Toyota will keep its plants in China closed until at least February 9 over concerns about a new coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 130 people. “Given the various factors including the guidelines by the local and regional governments and parts supply situation, as…

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Robi has been elected as new president of the apex trade body for the country’s…