Govt bans eucalyptus, acacia plantation
The interim government on Thursday imposed a ban on the plantation of the invasive eucalyptus and acacia species across government, non-government, and private initiatives...
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EU demands accountability for Myanmar school strike
The EU on Wednesday voiced shock at a deadly air strike on a school in central Myanmar, warning the 鈥榩erpetrators must be held accountable for this atrocity鈥�...
Makeup Shakeup to hold 3-day fest on Thursday
A platform for women entrepreneurs, Makeup Shakeup, is scheduled to hold a 3-day Eid-ul-Azha Festival at Radisson Blu in Chattogram on Thursday...
Son wants Europa glory to 鈥榗omplete鈥� Spurs career
Son Heung-min has vowed to 鈥榗omplete鈥� his Tottenham career by leading the troubled team to Europa League glory in the final against Manchester United.
EU faces heat over millions paid to Musk firms
The EU handed over hundreds of millions of euros to companies belonging to the world鈥檚 richest man, Elon Musk, a key ally of US president Donald Trump and frequent critic of the bloc, a document seen by AFP showed Tuesday...
Jamuna Bank to host training for entrepreneurs
Jamuna Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to provide training to emerging entrepreneurs under Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme for the 2025-2027 period, said a press release...
Lutfey Siddiqi briefs diplomats on labour reform progress
Reviewing the past eight months of progress on labour reforms and outlining the government鈥檚 roadmap ahead, special envoy to the chief adviser for international affairs Lutfey Siddiqi on Monday conveyed to the top Western nations鈥� ambassadors and high commissioners that they had made a 鈥榙ramatic progress鈥�.
Albanians vote in election
Albanians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Edi Rama a fourth term or side with his longstanding rival in an election seen as crucial for the country鈥檚 European Union ambitions.
EU, Critical Mahmood collaborate to raise clean energy awareness
The European Union and renowned Bangladeshi hip-hop artiste Critical Mahmood have launched a campaign titled I鈥檝e Got the Power, said a press release on Friday.
United crush Bilbao to set up Spurs Europa League final
Manchester United beat Athletic Bilbao 4-1 in the Europa League on Thursday to complete an emphatic 7-1 aggregate semi-final victory, setting up a mouthwatering showpiece against Tottenham.
EU to hit US goods worth 100b euros with tariffs
The EU is preparing to hit US goods worth nearly 100 billion euros ($113 billion) with tariffs in retaliation for president Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping levies if talks fail, European diplomats told AFP Wednesday...
MBL to host training for entrepreneurs
Mercantile Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development programme titled 鈥楽kills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme鈥� under the Finance Division, said a press release...
Amorim determined to keep Fernandes despite Saudi interest
Ruben Amorim has insisted he wants to keep Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes despite interest from Saudi Arabia, labelling the Portugal international 鈥榦ne of the top players in the world鈥�.
United seek to finish off Bilbao in chase for Europa glory
Manchester United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month.
PBPLC to host training for entrepreneurs
Pubali Bank PLC has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Bank to implement an entrepreneurship development programme titled 鈥楽kills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme鈥� under the Finance Division, said a press release...
Efforts under way to enhance legal immigration in Italy: adviser
Expatriates鈥� Welfare and Overseas Employment adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday said that efforts are under way to expand legal immigration across European countries, including Italy.
Trust Bank hosts SME night in Ctg
Trust Bank PLC has organised SME Night 2025 under the theme 鈥楻ise & Thrive: Honouring the Spirit of Entrepreneurship,鈥� said a press release...
United have 'big responsibility' to win Europa League: Amorim
Ruben Amorim has warned his Manchester United players that they have a 鈥榖ig responsibility鈥� to salvage a dismal season by winning the Europa League.
EU pursuing political solution to Rohingya crisis: envoy
Ambassador and head of delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller said the EU is working for a political solution to the Rohingya crisis in support of a safe, voluntary, and dignified return of the forcibly displaced...
Navana Pharma achieves ISO 14001:2015 certification
Navana Pharmaceuticals PLC. has been officially awarded the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certification...
Spurs take control in Europa semi against Bodo/Glimt
Tottenham closed in on a place in the Europa League final after Brennan Johnson struck just 38 seconds into their 3-1 win against Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.
United seize control of Europa League semi against 10-man Bilbao
Bruno Fernandes struck twice as Manchester United put one foot in the Europa League final with a clinical away performance to beat 10-man Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Thursday.
AIUB hosts Let鈥檚 Talk with EU Ambassador Michael Miller
American International University-Bangladesh hosted an event titled Let鈥檚 Talk with the EU Ambassador, featuring Michael Miller, ambassador of the European Union to Bangladesh, at the AIUB in Dhaka on Tuesday...
Win or bust in Europa League for Amorim's United
Ruben Amorim has bet the house on the Europa League after Manchester United's disastrous Premier League campaign, knowing this season and next hinge on winning the competition.
Bilbao will give soul to beat United: Nico Williams
Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams said his team will give their 鈥榮oul鈥� to beat Manchester United on Thursday and reach the Europa League final.
Mongla port blames stevedore worker feud for labour unrest
The Mongla Port Authority clarified that recent reports circulating on social media regarding attacks on labour leaders were not reflective of the port鈥檚 operations, but rather stem from internal conflicts among workers managed by stevedores...
More woman entrepreneurs in SME sector envisioned
Speakers at a seminar have highlighted that the small and medium enterprise sector should encourage more women entrepreneurs alongside simplifying and making more women-friendly the trade licensing processes and access to finance...
RMG exports to EU rise by 37pc in Jan-Feb
Bangladesh鈥檚 apparel exports to the European Union witnessed an increase of 37 per cent to $3.69 billion in January and February of 2025, according to Eurostat data, compiled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association...
EU asylum approvals up in 2024
The European Union granted protection to 4,37,900 asylum seekers in 2024, up seven per cent on the previous year, the bloc鈥檚 statistics agency said on Friday.
BPC glutted with furnace oil for low use
The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is glutted with furnace oil due to its consumption in the power plants falling far below than the predicted.