Bangladesh has been placed at the lowest 10 percent additional tariff level under the United States' new tariff framework. Under the same system, several of Bangladesh's key competitors have been subjected to a maximum tariff of 12.5 percent.
The country's gross foreign exchange reserve stood at $36.457 billion on Tuesday (July 28), according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank's Foreign Exchange Reserve and Treasury Management Department.
In protest against the controversy that erupted on social media over teacher Beauty Rani Pal, a special class on monsoon songs and poetry has been arranged at Savar Cantonment Public School and College. The initiative aims to highlight the positive aspects of mindfulness, literary-cultural practice and dignified protest among students.
A total of 101 eminent citizens of the country have expressed deep concern over the filing of complaints against writers, journalists, cultural workers, actors and actresses at the office of the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal. They have called for ensuring freedom of expression, the independent development of cultural activities and professional security.
A fire broke out at the office of the Executive Engineer of Public Works Department-1, located in the main building of the Jatiya Sangsad.
Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Bangladesh's food security and expanding bilateral trade. The country has expressed interest in supplying urea fertiliser and other essential food items at lower prices compared to other nations.