Bangladesh eyes wider South American market as exports reach $195m

Bangladesh’s exports to 11 South American markets reached US$195.17 million in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, as the government stepped up efforts to diversify export destinations through trade fairs and the promotion of non-traditional products.According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, Bangladesh exported goods worth $195.17 million to the region during July-September of FY2026-27, with Brazil, Chile and Peru emerging as the three largest destinations.Brazil topped the list with $70.82 million, followed by Chile with $51.87 million and Peru with $24.24 million. Colombia accounted for $18.05 million, while exports to Uruguay and Argentina stood at $11.63 million and $10.28 million, respectively.The figures highlight South America’s potential as a market for Bangladeshi products beyond the country’s traditional destinations in Europe and North America.Readymade garments continued to dominate the export basket. However, Bangladesh’s recent pa...

Principal of Milestone College exchanges greetings with Hindu teachers on the occasion of Sharadiya Durgotsav

Principal of Milestone College Mohammad Ziaul Alam exchanged warm greetings with the college’s Hindu teachers, officers, and staffs On the occasion of ‘Sharadiya Durgotsav’—the primary religious festival for the Hindu community. Md. Masud Alam, Vice Principal (Administration) of Milestone College, was present at this exchange to greetings event held in the Principal’s office on October 15. Principal Mohammad Ziaul Alam extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishe...

Tourism expert Dalton Zahir appointed as CIFFT Asia Ambassador

Business DeskProminent Bangladeshi tourism personality Mohammad Zahirul Islam, widely known as Dalton Zahir, has been appointed as the Asia region ambassador for the International Tourism Film Festival Committee.Announce...

Coast Guard provides medical assistance to sick launch passenger

Staff CorrespondentThe Bangladesh Coast Guard provided emergency medical assistance to a seriously ill passenger aboard a passenger launch after receiving a call on its emergency service number 16111.Coast Guard Media Officer Lieutenant Commander Sabbir Alam Sujan disclosed the information on Monday evening (October 19).He said a passenger aboard the Dhaka-bound MV Karnaphuli-13 suddenly fell ill at around 11:30pm on October 18 when the launch reached the Anandabazar area of Chandpur.The passenger’s brother, who was travelling with him, called the Coast Guard’s emergency hotline 16111 seeking assistance.Following the call, a medical team from Coast Guard Station Chandpur promptly reached the launch and provided the necessary medical assistance to the sick passenger.The passenge...

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PSG beat Barca 4-2 with late goals in UCL thriller

Hansi Flick's Barcelona twice came from behind to equalise, but goals from Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz in the final 10 minutes secured victory for the defending European champions at the Parc des Princes in Paris.The defeat ended Barcelona's run of 11 consecutive wins across all competitions this season, while PSG registered their third straight victory in the Champions League league phase.The hosts started aggressively, putting Barcelona's defence under pressure from the opening minutes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck the post after just two minutes as PSG created several early opportunities.Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García made a string of impressive saves to keep his side in contention, but PSG eventually broke the deadlock in the 38th minute.João Neves intercepted a misplaced pass from Lamine Yamal, allowing Désiré Doué to advance and fire a low shot past García from outside the penalty area.PSG dominated much of the first half, creating repeated chances. According to Opta, they registered 10 shots on target before the break, the most Barcelona have faced in the first half of a Champions League match since such records began in 2003-04.Barcelona responded after the interval and drew level in the 55th minute when 19-year-old Xavi Espart collected a pass from Fermín López and fired past PSG goalkeeper Matvey Safonov.The visitors grew in confidence after the equaliser and created further opportunities, but PSG regained the lead in the 72nd minute.Lucas Hernández rose to head home a corner delivered...

Mirpur Clash: No compromise on restoring order in the capital

Dhaka’s long-standing struggles with public space and traffic management reached a violent tipping point in Mirpur-10 on Wednesday. What was meant to be a routine Dhaka North City Corporation (D...

Bomb blasts and arson attacks: Public safety cannot be taken lightly

The government may not be alarmed by the recent crude-bomb blasts, arson attacks and other incidents reported in Dhaka, but ordinary citizens have every reason to be concerned. Any explosion or deliberate fire in a public place creates fear and raise...

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