Apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07 billion

Bangladesh's apparel exports to the European Union (EU) have surged to $8.07 billion during the January-April period of 2025 up from $6.51 billion during the same period in 2024. The country's readymade garment exports in the same period grew by 23.98%, supported by a strong 19.71% increase in volume. Additionally, there was a 3.57% increase in unit price, showcasing balanced growth in export amount, volume, and price in the EU market. According to Eurostat, in January-April 2025, the EU experienced significant growth, with a 14.21% increase amounting to $32.49 billion from global trade. This growth was accompanied by a notable 15.84% spike in volume and a 1.41% decrease in average unit prices.In comparison, China, India, Pakistan, and Cambodia also experienced substantial growth rates during this period. China's apparel exports to the EU during January-April, 2025 period reached $8.39 billion, up from $6.90 billion in the same period in 2024, with a gro...

BRAC Bank partners Petromax to finance LPG suppliers

BRAC Bank has partnered with Petromax LPG Limited to introduce Distributor Finance facilities for Petromax’s distribution partners.Under this collaboration, Petromax LPG’s distributors will now be eligible for secured and unsecured financing through BRAC Bank’s Distributor Finance product. The facility enables them to procure LPG products from Petromax without upfront payments, easing inventory management and improving liquidity. The partnership aims to enhance access to workin...

Southeast Bank holds leadership conference in Khulna

Southeast Bank PLC has organised Regional Conference titled "Leadership Circle – 2025" in Khulna.Senior executives and officers from eight key branches under the Khulna region: Khulna, Sir Iqbal Road, Jas...

Create future world with scouting experiences: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday encouraged the young people engaged in scouting to help open doors for others and discover the world of opportunities, know people better with broader friendship and contribute to positive changes."Scouting has opened a big door of opportunities for you. It is a big opportunity for you to open the door for others," he said while inaugurating Bangladesh Scouts Cub Carnival at the Chief Adviser’s Office.Speaking on the occasion, Prof Yunus said this is a great opportunity to discover the world, more importantly to discover things within the youngsters involved in scouting. “Otherwise, there is no other opportunity to get to know you. You must remember that you can create the world of the future with your scouting exp...

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Tigers’ imperatives for success in Colombo

As Bangladesh prepares to lock horns with Sri Lanka once more, with the second Test commencing at the Colombo SSC cricket ground on Wednesday, the drawn encounter in Galle provides a crucial blueprint for both progress and areas for improvement. With June 26th, this Thursday, marking a quarter-century of Test cricket for Bangladesh, the upcoming match offers a truly momentous opportunity to secure a historic series victory.While glimpses of brilliance were certainly on display in Galle, the Tigers have clear areas to refine if they are to convert promising positions into decisive wins. The early collapse in Galle, at 45 for three, underscored a persistent Achilles' heel. Openers and the number three batsman simply must provide a more robust foundation, soaking up pressure from the new ball and preventing the all-too-frequent early breakthroughs that expose the middle order. While Shanto and Mushfiqur's centuries were magnificent, Litton Das's dismissal on 90, followed by the rapid decline, highlights a need for other established batsmen to convert their starts into truly substantial scores; the tail also needs to show greater resilience.The timing of the declaration in Galle, leaving only 37 overs for the chase, raised eyebrows. While rain was a factor, Captain Shanto and the team management will need to be more astute and perhaps bolder with declarations in Colombo, especially if they build a significant lead. They must back their bowlers to take 20 wickets within the available time. Though Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan offered flashes of incisiveness, particul...

Don’t hold commuters hostage

The capital city of Dhaka is held hostage quite literally by street protesters. Traffic chaos has become a regular phenomenon in the densely populated city due to protests. Thousands of commuters are ...

Israel-Iran conflict and its global consequence

Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran mark a profoundly alarming escalation of tension in the Middle East and beyond the region. We cannot but strongly condemn the brazenness with which Israel launched the airstrikes on Iran in gross violation o...

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