National,ICT,Science & Technology
China-owned company AeroSynth Limited is set to invest $3.5m to establish a drone manufacturing facility at the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.An agreement to this effect was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and AeroSynth Limited at the BEPZ...
National,Politics
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan on Wednesday said the rapid rise in the number of millionaires in Bangladesh compared to many other countries in recent years is ‘alarming’.“The number of millionaires in Bangladesh has increased at a staggering rate, even faster than in many oth...
National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) on Wednesday opened a state-of-the-art Solar Panel Testing Laboratory at its headquarters aimed at strengthening country’s renewable energy sector and ensuring the use of high-quality solar panels.Industries Secretary Md Obaidul Rahman formal...
National
Ambassador-designate of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday.The President welcomed the new French envoy and expressed hope that the relations between the two countries would further strengthen in the...
The investigation committee formed over an Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College here found the pilot's operational error and recommended that all Air Force initial training be conducted outside Dhaka."The probe body concluded that the tragedy resulted from a pil...
National,City
A probe body, formed after the July jet crash, on Wednesday recommended that all initial trainings of the Bangladesh Air Force will be held outside Dhaka city."We have capacity to do (initial training) that," Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam told reporters at the Foreign...
The government has formed a three-member committee to look into the allegations against Additional Secretary Zia Uddin Ahmed during his tenure at the Food Ministry.Headed by Social Welfare Secretary Mohammad Abu Yusuf, the other members of the committee are joint secretary Rokeya Begum and SM Noman ...
National,Country, Districts
The government has officially declared the Halda River, Bangladesh’s largest natural breeding ground for carp fish, as the country’s first ‘Fish Heritage’ site.A gazette notification in this regard was issued on Wednesday. It also imposed a complete ban on fishing and other h...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to launch an investigation into the years-long concealment of a staggering volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh’s banking sector, seeking to identify those responsible for the large-scale cover-up.The global lender is examining whethe...
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has formed a two-member committee to hold discussions with political parties to formulate a framework over the electoral structure, July Charter implementation and a referendum based on consensus.The political party issued a statement in this regard on Wednesday.Jamaat not...
Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman Ripon said on Wednesday that he would participate in the next national election slated for February 2026.“I have sought nomination (BNP). I will contest the election and quit the post (AG) in due time,” he said while talking to reporters on the Supreme Cou...
The government has suspended all transfers and postings of officials involved in the Aman paddy procurement programme to achieve the target.According to an official order issued by the Ministry of Food last Monday, officers under the Directorate General of Food play vital role in the procurement pro...
National Citizen Party (NCP) is unlikely to field candidates in the three constituencies where BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is expected to contest in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, said party Convener Nahid Islam.“We may not nominate any candidate out of respect for those, i...
Bangladesh Police has announced cash rewards for anyone who helps recover missing police firearms and ammunition, according to a statement issued by the Police Headquarters on Wednesday (5th November 2025).As per the announcement , a reward of Tk 5 lakh will be given for each recovered Light Machine...
With the national election approaching fast, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday (5th November 2025) said all necessary instructions have been given to the administration and law enforcement agencies to ensure a free and fair election slated for February 2026.&...
National,Business & Commerce
Bangladesh’s leading soy processors and feed importers have signed agreements worth over $1.25 billion to import US soybeans and soybean meal, aiming to boost the country’s protein and feed industries while narrowing the trade gap with the United States.The deal, representing nearly 2.5 ...
National,Business & Commerce,Travel & Tourism,Country, Districts
Saint Martin’s Island is a marvellous blessing of nature on the Bay of Bengal. This heavenly island bestows a cherished retreat for both domestic and foreign visitors drawn to its calm, coral-fringed shores.Despite recent travel restrictions and environmental limitations, tourists still f...
The newly appointed resident Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, Thitiporn Chirasawadi, presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin.Deputy secretary Md Raihan Kabir signed press release informed the media.Welcoming the new Ambassador of Thailand, the President expressed hope that t...
The Bangladesh Army will deploy between 90,000 and 100,000 personnel across the country during the upcoming national elections, the highest-ever deployment in the nation’s electoral history.Brigadier General Dewan Md Monjur Hossain, Director of Military Operations at the Army Headquarters, sha...
National Citizens’ Party (NCP) on Wednesday clarified that it has not held any discussions or reached any decisions with any political party regarding seat-sharing or participation in any cabinet.In a statement, the NCP refuted a report published in a national daily claiming that the party &ls...
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