National,Diplomachy
Commerce; Industries; Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has called for a cautious approach to reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO), stressing that any changes must not undermine the organisation’s fundamental principles.Speaking at a session titled ‘WTO Reform: ...
King Charles III has said he looks forward to the opportunity for Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) to come together at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in November, where they may reaffirm their shared commitments and chart a course for the future.“Our collaboration on climat...
National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy
A consignment of 62,150 metric tonnes of wheat from the United States reached the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on Friday under a government-to-government (G2G) agreement.This is the second shipment under the deal, following an earlier delivery of 58,457 metric tonnes of wheat, according to the...
The relationship between Bangladesh and India appears to be regaining momentum, marked by renewed engagement from both sides after a period of sharp deterioration, with both countries now placing greater emphasis on dispelling ‘mistrust’ and replacing it with a foundation of ‘mutua...
National,Politics
A prisoner accused of committing crime against humanity during the Liberation War has died while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in the capital.The deceased, Abdur Mannan Howlader, 86, from Bhandaria upazila in Pirojpu, passed away at around 1:45 am on Friday while receiving t...
National,Business & Commerce,Economy
Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk 6,590 per bhori, bringing the rate of 22-carat gold down to Tk 234,855, according to the Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS).In a statement issued on Friday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were set in line with the overall market situation, pa...
National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas
In a move to mitigate the urgent demand of the country, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday approved emergency diesel import proposals amid the unstable Middle East situation.The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the current fiscal yea...
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has invited greater Singaporean investment in Bangladesh, particularly in sectors such as ICT and digital infrastructure.Singapore expressed interest in enhancing cooperation with Bangladesh in digital governance and capacity building, particularl...
A union-level leader of the Krishak Dal was killed on Wednesday in a clash between Jamaat and BNP supporters in Bhaturia village of Kullyagacha, Harinakundu upazila, Jhenaidah, reportedly over a Facebook post.The deceased, Abul Kashem, was the general secretary of the union’s Krishak Dal and t...
National,Bank & Insurance,Economy ,WAR
The conflict in the Middle East (West Asia) could lower economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and raise inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to new research by the Asian Development...
National,Sports,Cricket
Six Bangladesh national team cricketers will begin competing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday, though their participation in the franchise tournament will be curtailed by an upcoming home series against New Zealand.The Bangladesh Cricket Board cleared the players to join three differen...
Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, took part in the closing session of the “Fostering the Future Together: Global Coalition Summit” at the White House in Washington, DC of United States on Wednesday.The two-day summit brought together first ladies and spouses of le...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid homage to his parents- former President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia- on the occasion of the 56th Independence and National Day.After returning from the National Memorial in Savar, the Prime Minister visited their graves at Z...
National,Security & Defence
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday exchanged greetings with members of the armed forces after the colourful parade marking Independence and National Day at the National Parade Square in the capital.This year’s parade turned into a remarkable display of patriotism, discipline and militar...
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday voiced optimism that Bangladesh will become a democratic, happy, and prosperous country under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.“People across the country are very hopeful and have strong confidence in Tarique Rahman. ...
National,Politics,Law & Justice
Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) detained former DG of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Lieutenant General (retd.) Sheikh Mamun Khaled from the capital’s Mirpur area late Wednesday night.DMP Additional Commissioner and DB Chief Shafiqul Islam said tippe...
National,City,Law & Justice
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a committee to investigate an incident at a shop in the Moghbazar Vishal Center. Alongside, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel Police Station has been closed.DMP’s Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) Muhammad Talebur Rahman conf...
National
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the 1971 Liberation War, marking the 56th Independence and National Day.They placed wreaths at the altar of the National Memorial in Savar at 5:56am.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived...
Bangladesh currently has about a month’s supply of fuel, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani said on Wednesday, noting that the country normally maintains a 15-day reserve.Ghani made the remarks during a briefing at the Press Information Department following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Mini...
National,Education & Research
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government plans to complete the SSC and HSC examinations by December 31 each year to prevent loss of valuable time in students’ educational lives.Speaking at a view-exchange meeting at the Ministry on Wednesday, the minister said that curren...
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