National,Business & Commerce,Politics
Denmark has pledged to continue supporting Bangladesh ready-made garment (RMG) sector and the development of green technology.Denmark stressed partnership with Bangladesh in clean and green technology, expressing a desire to deepen this cooperation, particularly in renewable energy, energy efficienc...
National,Politics
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) will seek formal commitments from political parties to fully implement the ‘July National Charter 2025’ within two years.The NCC on Monday sent the draft parts of the July National Charter (Reform Charter) to the political parties to review it.Acco...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,CORPORATE & BRAND
Bangladesh’s banking sector is now witnessing a reversal in deposit growth, as total deposits shrink in the wake of widespread corruption and soaring loan defaults in several banks, according to the latest report from the Bangladesh Bank.The report says the total amount of deposits in the bank...
The United Nations Human Rights Mission in Dhaka will organise a ‘commemoration and dialogue event’ on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the July 2024 events.Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to preside over the session to be held at a city hotel in the afternoon.The event ...
National,Politics,City
The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has requested an investigation into a fire alarm incident that disrupted Monday's proceedings in its second round of talks with political parties.The incident occurred at the Shapla Hall of the main building of the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.Fo...
The government is hopeful of a positive outcome from the third round of talks between a Bangladeshi delegation and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) aimed at reducing the increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports to the US, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.“W...
National
The Cabinet Division has issued seven precautionary directives aimed at safeguarding government officials from falling victim to fraudulent schemes, including potential threats posed by vested groups and foreign intelligence agencies.In a recent letter addressed to the senior secretaries and secreta...
National,Politics,Art& Culture
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher on Monday demanded a transparent, merit-based and impartial Public Service Commission (PSC) to keep ‘authoritarian ghosts’ at bay from the country’s bureaucracy.“We want a PSC that is transparent, m...
National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,Politics
Leaders of American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and AmCham Singapore on Monday exchanged views on shared objectives to support their respective members and explored replicable best practices to promote investment and business facilitation.AmCham Singapore hosted a meeting with an AmCh...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed his government's unwavering commitment to combating terrorism, declaring that Bangladesh will not allow any terrorist group to operate within its borders.“Combating terrorism is our top priority. We have zero tolerance for terrori...
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Monday said the United Kingdom (UK) is working with Bangladesh to unlock new trade opportunities, support business-friendly reforms and connect UK buyers with high-quality Bangladeshi products.“Export diversification is crucial for Banglad...
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday warned that curtailing the control of the executive branch would disrupt the balance of power in governance.He, however, said his party is participating in the ongoing consensus dialogue to make sure that autocracy never returns to Bangladesh ...
World
An estimated 61 million people live with hepatitis B, and 9 million with hepatitis C across the South-East Asia region, said the World Health Organization (WHO), stressing that progress is possible."Our Region bears one of the highest burdens of chronic viral hepatitis globally, yet most ...
Bangladesh Trade Union Centre (BTUC) on Monday submitted a 10-point charter of demands to the Labour Adviser, calling for the immediate formation of a National Minimum Wage Board and declaration of Tk 30,000 as the minimum basic wage.To press their demands, BTUC organised a protest rally that began ...
National,Travel & Tourism,Politics,Country, Districts
Bus services on the Chapainawabganj-Rajshahi route remained suspended since Monday morning following a dispute between transport workers of the two districts.Passengers traveling along this route have been facing trouble since morning and many were forced to use smaller vehicles such as CNG-run auto...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday had a review meeting on the country’s law-and-order situation and election preparations by law enforcement agencies.The meeting was held at the state guest house Jamuna with Prof Yunus in the chair, said Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretar...
Continuous rain triggered by an active monsoon has disrupted normal life in Dhaka, causing severe inconvenience to commuters in the capital.The rain which began on Sunday evening continued till Monday morning, causing waterlogging in several low-lying areas.Office-goers and other city dwellers strug...
National,City,Art& Culture
The death toll from the tragic military aircraft crash into Milestone School and College in Uttara has risen to 34 with the death of a 14-year-old boy at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Monday.The deceased was identified as Shaheel Faravi Ayan, who sustained 40 percent burn inj...
The National Consensus Commission’s ongoing dialogue with political parties was suspended on Sunday after a sudden fire alarm at Shapla Hall of the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.The alarm began sounding around 12:15 pm, prompting momentary panic among participants.Vice Chairman of the Conse...
BNP on Monday staged a walkout from the reform dialogue during the discussion over the proposed appointment process for four key constitutional and statutory bodies.Before the walkout, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed said his party will not take part in the discussion regarding the pr...
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