Capacity of Ctg port rising, Bay Terminal to boost trade, cut costs: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said the government has taken a series of infrastructure, digitalisation and equipment modernisation initiatives to enhance the capacity and efficiency of Chittagong Port, expressing confidence that the planned Bay Terminal will significantly boost the country's trade and economy.He also said anyone found responsible for corruption involving the country's key seaport will face legal action, regardless of when the alleged offences took place."The capacity of Chittagong Sea Port is increasing gradually. The Chittagong Port Authority has been managing the port by overcoming various global and domestic challenges," the Prime Minister said while responding to a starred question from treasury bench MP Sarwar Jamal Nizam (Chattogram-13) during the question-answer session in Parliament.Despite the global recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, Chittagong Port remains operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week (24/7), ensurin...

AIB holds training workshop for developing SME Entrepreneurs

Business DeskAl-Arafah Islami Bank has organized a month-long specialized Entrepreneurship Development Training Program to promote entrepreneurship and support the sustainable growth of the Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) sector.The program is being held in Jhalakathi under the initiative of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the SME Special Program Department (SMESPD) of Bangladesh Bank, under the Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Al-Arafah Islami Bank Tra...

DCCI urges reforms to improve business climate

Business leaders and entrepreneurs today called for reducing the cost of doing business, simplifying regulatory procedures and improving law and order to create a more investment-friendly environment amid global trade un...

UK govt announces £355,000 in humanitarian assistance for flood-hit people in Bangladesh

BP DeskThe UK government is providing £355,000 (approx. BDT 5.7 crore) in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support more than 55,000 people affected by flooding in Southeast and Northeast Bangladesh, according to a press release.Managed by Start Network and delivered through national and local NGOs, the UK contribution will provide affected communities with cash assistance, food, and hygiene supplies across six of the worst affected districts: Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Chittagong, Khagrachari and Moulvibazar.This support builds on £245,000 (approx. BDT 3.9 crore) in emergency funding released in May 2026 for communities affected by the earlier flooding in the Sylhet region. It brings the UK government’s total disaster response support in Bangladesh thi...

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Top four ranked teams create World Cup history

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the record books after, for the first time, the top four teams in the FIFA World Ranking all advanced to the semi-finals, underlining the dominance of the world's highest-ranked nations on football's biggest stage.The historic feat was completed when world No. 1 Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the final quarter-final to join Spain, France and England in the last four.According to FIFA's latest men's world rankings, released on June 11, Argentina occupy the top spot, followed by Spain, France and England. Never before in World Cup history had all four highest-ranked teams reached the semi-finals in the same tournament.Spain secured their semi-final berth by defeating Belgium 2-1, while France overcame Morocco 2-0. England also progressed with a 2-1 victory over Norway, setting up a blockbuster line-up featuring the world's four strongest-ranked teams.The achievement has been aided by the tournament's revised competition format. Under the draw, the top four seeded teams were placed in separate sections of the knockout bracket, ensuring they could not face one another before the semi-finals, provided they won their respective groups and progressed through the knockout rounds.All four teams successfully negotiated their routes, turning what had long been a statistical possibility into reality.The bracket placed Argentina and Spain on opposite sides, keeping alive the prospect of a dream final between the world's top two ranked teams. England and France were also separated, allowing both European heavyweights ...

Teesta floods demand urgent action and a lasting solution

The rising waters of the Teesta River have once again exposed the vulnerability of thousands of people living in Bangladesh’s northern districts. With at least 6,000 families stranded in Rangpur...

Ensure strict safety oversight of LPG sector

There has been a rapid expansion of Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas sector without adequate safety compliance, technical oversight and trained manpower. This situation is increasing the risk of fires and explosions in homes, industries and...

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