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JICA boosts Bangladesh’s justice system with training

The Japan International Cooperation Agency, in partnership with Bangladesh’s law and justice division and Judicial Administration Training Institute, successfully concluded a two-day basic mediation training programme under its Access to Justice Project...

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China, Russia start joint drills in Sea of Japan

China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Sunday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order...

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Japan sweats thru hottest July on record

Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began in 1898, the weather agency has reported, warning of further ‘severe heat’ in the month ahead.

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Accounting: casualty of capital market compliance

IN A world where capital flows increasingly shape the fortunes of developing economies, the importance of transparent and comparable financial statements cannot be overstated. International accounting standards, when properly applied, can help countries attract foreign investment, bolster financial credibility and unlock economic potential. But while the global...

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Bodies of 2 Bangladeshis found in Padma River

The disfigured bodies two Bangladeshis, reportedly burned with acid, were recovered from the Padma River along the Masudpur border in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj on Saturday, triggering fresh outrage over...

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Potential impact on Bangladesh

THE government of China has formally embarked on constructing what is projected to become the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo river, known downstream as the Brahmaputra in India and Bangladesh. This mega-dam will comprise a cascade of five hydropower stations situated in Nyingchi, southeastern Tibet and will be capable of generating...

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3 held with Phensedyl in Sylhet

The Rapid Action Battalion arrested three drug peddlers along with 200 bottles of Phensedyl in Sylhet on Tuesday night when they were preparing to send a parcel of the contraband drug through a courier service provider...

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Handa (BD) to invest $41.33m in BEPZA EZ

Handa (Bangladesh) Garments Company Limited, a Chinese apparel manufacturer, is set to invest $41.33 million in BEPZA Economic Zone located at Mirsarai in Chattogram, said a press release...

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Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s sparsely populated Far East on Wednesday, causing tsunamis up to four metres high across the Pacific and sparking evacuations from Hawaii to Japan...

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SC upholds selection grade for bench readers, officers

The Appellate Division has dismissed a government appeal challenging the entitlement of bench readers and bench officers to selection grade benefits, upholding earlier decisions of the High Court Division.

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Accused fled from scene yet to be arrested

The police is yet to arrest another accused Kazi Gaurab Apu in the past two days, who fled from the scene when they arrested five individuals caught red handed from the house of Shammi Ahmed, the international affairs secretary of Awami League, while collecting extortion money on Saturday evening...

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AmCham Bangladesh exchanges views with AmCham Singapore

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...

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NCC Bank opens ATM booth at Shahbagh metro

NCC Bank has commenced rollout of ATM booths across all 16 stations of Mass Rapid Transit Line-6, beginning with inauguration of an ATM booth at Shahbagh metro rail station, said a press release...

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Osaka splits with coach Mouratoglou

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Monday that she has split with coach Patrick Mouratoglou after less than a year.

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Detroit automakers balk at US-Japan trade deal

Large US automakers have criticised the US-Japan trade deal for setting a lower tariff for Japanese auto exports compared with those from Mexico and Canada, where Detroit automakers operate...