Channel 4 Acquires Paramount TV Ad Sales Business From Sky
Channel 4 has poached Paramount's TV advertising sales business from Sky in the United Kingdom. The major move comes alongside an announcement that Channel 4 is to cut 340 jobs.
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Channel 4 has poached Paramount's TV advertising sales business from Sky in the United Kingdom. The major move comes alongside an announcement that Channel 4 is to cut 340 jobs.
Thatch has reached a $1 billion valuation following a new $108 million funding round. The company was co-founded in 2021 by Chris Ellis and Adam Stevenson.
Urea production has officially restarted at the Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited following the restoration of gas supplies. The facility had been completely shut down since March 4 due to severe gas shortages.
Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation Chairman Dr. Mahmudur Rahman inspected fertilizer warehouses in Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat, and Kurigram. He confirmed that adequate urea fertilizer stock is available to meet national demand until November 2026.
The US Senate has failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after falling short of the required 60 votes on Tuesday. Four Republican senators joined all Democrats in voting against the legislative measure in Washington.
Consumer rights authorities in Sirajganj fined two egg traders a total of 7,000 taka on September 15, 2026, for selling eggs above government-mandated prices. The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection conducted the inspection in the Shialkol union area.
West Bengal's Petrapole land port has seen the arrival of approximately 500 tonnes of Hilsa fish destined for Bangladesh over the past two months. Officials note that a significant portion of this exported fish originates from Gujarat.
British High Commissioner Sarah Cook paid a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat in Dhaka. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and modernising the fleet of national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
The five-day Bisic Leather and Leather Goods Fair 2026 has officially commenced in Tejgaon, Dhaka. Advocate Md. Ruhul Kabir Rizvi inaugurated the exhibition, which runs from September 16 to September 20.
Fashion Roundtable is delivering a letter to Downing Street on Wednesday, signed by more than 1,200 people, demanding that NHS and military uniforms be manufactured in the UK. The group argues that domestic production will boost employment, secure supply chains, and avoid the waste seen in previous public procurement programmes.
Major technology companies including Oracle, Uber, PayPal, Apple, and Zomato have laid off more than 6,000 employees globally. The job cuts are part of broader organizational restructuring and the adoption of artificial intelligence.
The government has prepared a surplus supply of 1.58 million metric tonnes of fertilizer to meet demand during the Rabi and Boro seasons. This initiative aims to maintain uninterrupted agricultural production across the country.
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the United States grew by 11.42 percent during the first two months of the 2026-27 fiscal year. Industry representatives have welcomed the positive trajectory while emphasizing the need for continued monitoring.
Geological surveys in Saudi Arabia's Jabal Said area have revealed massive deposits of uranium and rare earth minerals. The discovery coincides with new energy agreements between Riyadh and Washington.
Bakery product prices, including bread and cakes, have increased across Dhaka following a recent adjustment by manufacturers. The price hike places an additional financial burden on consumers already grappling with rising inflation and essential commodity costs.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has listed 4.1 billion shares for his Lagos refinery in what is billed as the largest-ever share sale in Africa. Meanwhile, global oil prices have continued to advance following the shutdown of a critical Saudi Arabian pipeline.
Discussions across Bangladesh reveal a widening gap in workload distribution within public and private sectors. Experts examine how mismatched salary scales and idle staff undermine institutional efficiency.
Batteries met nearly half of Australia's dispatchable power needs during the evening peak in August 2026. This surge caused gas generation to plummet and wholesale electricity prices to fall.