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Economic reform impossible without political reform: CPD
03:56 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD), a leading private research organisation, has emphasised that economic reform in Bangladesh cannot be achieved without parallel political reforms. The organisation noted that despite changes in leadership, there are no visible signs of improvement in the macroeconomic situation as the 2024-25 fiscal year progresses.
Angry farmers dump tomatoes on highway seeking VAT withdrawal
02:49 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayFrustrated farmers in Natore blocked the Natore-Rajshahi highway by scattering tomatoes on the road, protesting the recent increase in VAT. The demonstration brought traffic to a standstill on both ends of the highway, leaving passengers travelling to Dhaka and Rajshahi stranded.
Barisal bus services halted as workers go on strike
02:30 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayFollowing a fare dispute with students of Government Brojomohun College (BM), workers at Rupatli Bus Terminal in Barisal have called for a strike demanding security.
Alibaba claims its AI model Qwen 2.5-Max surpasses DeepSeek-V3
01:50 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayChinese tech giant Alibaba (9988.HK) unveiled its latest artificial intelligence model, Qwen 2.5-Max, on Wednesday, claiming it outperforms the much-hyped DeepSeek-V3 and other leading AI models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama-3.1-405B.
‘Tone’ will be different in talks with India, this time: Home adviser
01:35 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayBangladesh's approach to bilateral discussions with India will have a different "tone" at the upcoming BGB-BSF Director General-level border conference, commented Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury.
Dusty Dhaka: A city choked in grey
01:05 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayAs winter arrives, Dhaka’s streets transform into a hazy labyrinth of dust. The dry season amplifies the capital's chronic dust pollution, turning the air heavy with particles from unregulated construction, road excavations, and government mega-projects. This seasonal affliction not only dulls the cityscape but also endangers the health of its residents.
Kamalapur station loses Tk 1.2 crore due to staff strike
12:48 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayA work stoppage by running staff on Tuesday, January 28, led to the suspension of train services at Kamalapur Railway Station, causing an estimated loss of 1.2 crore taka, according to Station Manager Shahadat Hossain.
Tank-lorry workers lift strike following govt assurance
12:08 PM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe Khulna Division Tank-Lorry Workers Union has called off its strike after receiving assurances from the government administration. Consequently, fuel extraction resumed at three depots in Khulna at 8:00 am on Wednesday.
OpenAI unveils bespoke ChatGPT for US govt
11:40 AM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayOpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government.
Train services resume nationwide after running staff end strike
10:30 AM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayTrain services resumed across the country, including in Dhaka, early Wednesday after the Bangladesh Railway running staff called off their strike. Anwar Hossain, the manager of Kamalapur Railway Station, said that seven trains departed from the station starting in the early hours of the day.
Case filed over Rajshahi Railway Station attack, 1 arrested
09:24 AM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayRailway authorities have filed a case in connection with the attack at Rajshahi Railway Station. The case was filed by the Station Manager at Rajshahi Railway Police Station on Tuesday night, and one person was arrested.
Railway running staff call off strike
08:45 AM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayThe running staff of Bangladesh Railway, who began their pre-announced work abstention on Tuesday due to unresolved issues regarding the inclusion of their running allowance in their basic salary for pension and gratuity benefits, withdrew their strike early Wednesday.
15 killed after stampede at Kumbh Mela in India
08:19 AM, 29 Jan 2025 WednesdayA stampede at the world's largest religious gathering in India killed at least 15 people with many more injured, a doctor at the Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj told AFP Wednesday.
20 injured in Feni BNP infighting
09:46 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayAt least 20 people got injured as two factions of BNP clashed over dominance centring a blanket distribution programme in Feni’s Daganbhuiyan on Tuesday afternoon, January 28...
Hasina directly ordered disappearances, killings: HRW
09:21 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe Human Rights Watch (HRW) in its investigation found ousted Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina had directly ordered disappearances and extrajudicial killings during her tenure.
Serbian PM steps down after nationwide protests
08:52 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdaySerbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has resigned, following nationwide protests over the deadly collapse of a railway station canopy...
UAE cos roll out investment plans in Bangladesh
08:26 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayTwo leading UAE-based companies, Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) and Masdar, have unveiled significant investment plans in Bangladesh's port and renewable energy sectors, showcasing the growing interest of global firms in the country’s expanding economy.
BB assures depositors of getting back funds from weak banks
08:00 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayBangladesh Bank, BB, Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday, January 28, assured depositors that they would get their money back from weak banks...
Beximco dwarfs reserve heist: Sakhawat
07:44 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayThe Beximco Group has reportedly borrowed over Tk 40,000 crore from various banks and financial institutions in Bangladesh, raising serious concerns over collateral and transparency. Of this staggering amount, Tk 28,544.14 crore was taken in the name of one organisation, Beximco Textiles and Apparels Limited, while Tk 12,000 crore was allegedly borrowed under the names of 16 non-existent companies.
Trump calls DeepSeek a 'wake-up call' for US tech firms
06:37 PM, 28 Jan 2025 TuesdayUS President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek "a wake-up call" for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street...