National,Business & Commerce,Politics
Former caretaker government adviser and prominent economist, Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, said that unemployment has reached an "epidemic level."He added that the frustration among the youth reflects the grim reality of this crisis.Dr. Zillur made these comments at a seminar organised by the...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance
The government will initially provide a capital of Tk20,200 crore for the new ‘United Islami Bank’, formed by merging five troubled Islami Banks.For the new Islami Bank the proposed required capital is Tk 35,200 crore. After the merger of five Islami Banks, this will be the largest bank ...
National,Travel & Tourism
Train movement between Dhaka and the northern parts of the country restored on Monday after six hours of suspension as a bogie of an inter-city train derailed in Akkelpur Rail Station.Khadiza Khatun, station master of Bogura’s Santahar Railway Junction, said the power car bogie of Kurigram-bou...
National,ICT
Highlighting the importance of investing in local-language AI (Artificial intelligence) models, UNB Executive Editor Nahar Khan on Sunday said AI can be a tool for progress, but only if people wield it with integrity, inclusivity and foresight."The future of news in the Global South will not be...
National,Politics
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has been granted "Observer" status at the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).It marks a significant milestone in BIMSTEC’s efforts to promote regional cooperation in combating money...
Detectives in a drive arrested former secretary Abu Alam Mohammad Shahid Khan from Borak Tower in the Eskaton area of the capital on Monday.Tipped off, a team of DB police conducted a drive in the area at noon and arrested the former secretary in a case filed with Shahbagh Police Station, said Deput...
Speakers at a national dialogue have underscored the urgency of strengthening Bangladesh’s trade negotiation capacity as the country prepares to graduate from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category in 2026.They emphasised that building a skilled pool of trade negotiators is crucial for s...
National,Business & Commerce,ICT
The Sustainable Textiles of the Asian Region (STAR) Network, Asia’s inter-regional alliance of garment producer associations, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainability by becoming a supporting organization of the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action convened by UN Climat...
National
A 51-member delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC), Mirpur, led by Captain M. I. Sharif visited the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu as part of their overseas study tour.Ambassador Md. Shafiqur Rahman welcomed the delegation members in Nepal and shared his insigh...
Although Bangladesh has made progress in birth and death registration over the past years still it lags behind global and regional standards, experts said at a workshop on Monday.The views came at a workshop for senior journalists on “Birth and Death Registration in Bangladesh: Progress, Chall...
National,Politics,Art& Culture
The Bangladesh Army has clarified that it has no involvement in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Daksu) election.Colonel Staff Md Shafiqul Islam, Director of Military Operations, came up with the clarification at a press briefing in Dhaka Cantonment on Monday afternoon.Re...
BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said their Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman will soon return to Bangladesh, enabling the party to carry out half of its election campaign on that historic day.“Our leader Tarique Rahman will soon return to Bangladesh. On that day, all aspects of the c...
The government remains firm in its plan to hold the next national election in early February 2026, saying no force in the world can stand in the way of the polls, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said on Sunday.“In today’s meeting, it was also said that the election wi...
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Sunday claimed that no uncertainty is there over the 13th parliamentary election and the atmosphere is fully favourable for the polls. “We think the environment (for polls) is 100 percent in favour,” he said replying to a question fro...
National,Business & Commerce
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell by 3.2 points in August from July, settling at 58.3, indicating a slower pace of economic growth, according to a report released Sunday.The latest PMI, jointly published by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI), Dhaka,...
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday expressed deep shock at the death of prominent writer, researcher and left-leaning intellectual Badruddin Umar.In a condolence message, the Chief Adviser said Badruddin Umar who began his career as a teacher at Dhaka University and later joined Rajshahi Un...
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized arms, ammunition, drugs and other contraband items worth Tk 177.21 crore during anti-smuggling drives across the country, especially in bordering areas in the month of August.During this period, the paramilitary force seized 13.440 kgs of gold, 18.730 ...
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday warned that attempts are being made to create unrest centering the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations.“Just like last year, efforts are underway to create instability during the Puja. We must remain on the highest alert this...
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday expressed deep shock at the death of eminent intellectual and researcher Badruddin Umar, describing him as a symbol of the country’s independent conscience.In a condolence message, Tarique said Umar remained firm in his ideals despite repeatedly fac...
Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday acknowledged that the country’s law and order situation has seen a slight deterioration.“The situation was good but based on the incidents of the last few days I would say it has deteriorated slightly. We will try ou...
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