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History of the Bangladesh Television (BTV) logo
Bangladesh Television’s historic logo, now at the center of a debate over a possible redesign, traces its origins to the years after Bangladesh gained independence in 1971.
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Bangladesh border guards detain 4 Rohingyas allegedly trying to enter India
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained four Rohingyas, including two women, near the Magurmari border area in Panchagarh Sadar upazila after they allegedly tried to enter India illegally, officials said.
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Bangladesh calls cancellation of Awami League-linked Delhi event positive step
Bangladesh on Monday welcomed India’s decision to block an Awami League-linked event in New Delhi, calling it a “positive step” as Dhaka and New Delhi continue discussions over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
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Bangladesh spinning mills gain direct access to American cotton through CottonPort
CottonPort, Bangladesh’s first digital raw cotton marketplace, has launched with an initial offering of 82 tonnes of United States (US)-grown cotton aimed at giving local spinning mills direct access to American farmers.
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Bangladesh capital Dhaka ranks 11th among cities with worst air quality
Dhaka ranked 11th among cities with worst air quality worldwide Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 105 at 10:08 a.m.
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Bangladesh economy strengthens in July as manufacturing PMI jumps to 65.4
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 57.8 in July, signaling broad economic expansion led by a sharp rebound in manufacturing, according to findings presented Monday.
Agriculture
Three-quarters of Bangladesh farmland is losing fertility. Experts blame excessive chemical fertilizer use.
About 75% of Bangladesh’s agricultural land is losing fertility as excessive use of chemical fertilizers damages soil health, according to the Soil Resource Development Institute (SRDI).
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Bangladesh orders customs to cut unnecessary inspections and delays
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has ordered customs houses to avoid unnecessary inspections, paperwork, and delays in releasing import and export consignments, issuing 13 instructions aimed at easing business procedures.
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Bangladesh could expand planned Boeing order beyond 25 aircraft. U.S. envoy says new commitment is worth billions.
Bangladesh has committed billions of dollars to purchase additional Boeing aircraft under a new agreement with Washington, significantly expanding an earlier planned order, a senior United States official said.
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Bangladesh has identified about 1,498 tourism spots nationwide.
Bangladesh is finalizing a nationwide tourism master plan covering about 1,498 identified tourist spots while drafting the National Tourism Policy 2026, civil aviation and tourism minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat told parliament Sunday.