Bangladesh’s reciprocal tariff rate on exports to the United States may see further reduction from the current 20 percent, bringing it more in line with regional competitors, as both governments move to strengthen bilateral trade ties, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing yesterday.

Sustaining the democratic process and ensuring accountability at every level, at any cost, is essential to bringing meaningful changes to the country, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said yesterday

Any political party that seeks democratic transformation must ensure an environment for free speech, editors and senior journalists said yesterday.

Twelve women from diverse backgrounds were honoured yesterday for their exceptional contributions to nation-building at the bti-The Daily Star Stellar Women 2025 Gala.

Three members of a family from Fatikchari upazila of Chattogram were killed in a fatal road accident in Oman on Friday night, the authorities said, quoting family members.

After nearly three months of talks, alliance leaders say they are now cautiously optimistic about reaching an understanding across all 300 constituencies.

Gas supply to thousands of homes in different parts of the capital came to a complete or partial halt yesterday morning after a key valve on a distribution line burst.

A total of 51 aspirants, including AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, assistant secretary general of Jamaat, and independent candidate Tasnim Jara, regained their candidacy yesterday as the Election Commission began reviewing appeals against returning officers’ decisions.

The Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police has detained three individuals, including an alleged shooter, in connection with the murder of Swechchhasebak Dal leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir.

Police suspect killing

Incident occurred around 7:30pm in Shah Nagar area

Confidence yet to be restored as Hadi’s main killer remains at large, says Rezaul Karim

Meeting took place at the BNP chairman’s office

CA press wing hopeful of reduced reciprocal tariff

He has six cases filed against him, police sources say

Situation is yet to improve while election approaches, they say

Appeal hearings over nomination papers for 13th national election begin in Dhaka

The victims being treated at CMCH

Raises concerns about fake reports on NCP in certain news outlets

BNP chair touches upon his plan for the country at meeting with journalists