14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (151+ words) / TRADE & MARKET May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 YADEA launched its new electric vehicle (EV) model, the GT25, at a programme at the Yadea Flagship Tejgaon Showroom in Dhaka on Sunday, says a press release. Built with a combination of modern technology and advanced performance, the…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (232+ words) / POLITICS & POLICIES May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Abdus Salam on Saturday alleged that a former adviser to the interim government had pushed Dhaka city "18 years backwards in 18 months." "One of the loudest voices on environmental issues…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (114+ words) The Financial Express Singer | beko launches World Cup for Everyone offer Monday, 18 May 2026 Singer Bangladesh has officially launched its World Cup for Everyone campaign, aiming to bring the excitement, emotion, and immersive viewing experience of the FIFA World Cup closer…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (705+ words) / VIEWS & REVIEWS Dr. Samir Kumar Saha | May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 Every year on May 17, the world pauses to reflect on a disease that asks for no permission before it enters a life, claims no visible wound, yet quietly dismantles hearts, kidneys, and brains…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago  (317+ words) When Baishakh arrives, social media is flooded with pictures and quotes of Rabindranath Tagore. Some post lines from Amar Sonar Bangla, while others share verses from Gitanjali or change their profile pictures to his familiar portrait. Looking at Facebook newsfeeds,…...

18+ hour, 25+ min ago  (921+ words) PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 17 (Reuters): Investors are warning that lofty US stock markets have not yet priced in the risk of rocketing inflation and are vulnerable to a sharp spike in bond yields. Equity markets have been propelled by robust…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (505+ words) / TRADE & MARKET MONIRA MUNNI | May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 The imposition of higher duty on garment samples is making it difficult for buying houses to secure work orders from global apparel brands. It also adds to the financial burden on them and erodes buyer…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago  (397+ words) / TRADE & MARKET May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 The Dubai Taxi Company is interested in recruiting another 6, 000 drivers from Bangladesh this year. The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment said that interviews for interested candidates will kick off today, reports bdnews24. com. A delegation from…...

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (245+ words) / TRADE & MARKET May 18, 2026 00: 00: 00 New Zealand has assured Bangladesh of extending duty-free and quota-free (DFQF) facility and preferential market access even after its graduation from LDC. The country has also expressed its strong interests in further expanding bilateral trade and investment between…...

16+ hour, 58+ min ago  (399+ words) Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) edged down on Sunday as banks invested excess liquidity in risk-free government securities amid subdued private-sector credit demand amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Bankers said liquidity in the market improved following the disbursement of Tk 31 billion…...