Yunus receives images of new banknotes
Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur on Monday handed over images of six newly designed banknotes to chief adviser Muhammad Yunus.
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WAR OF INDEPENDENCE:聽JU VC鈥檚 remarks on Zia family鈥檚 role criticised
Jahangirnagar University vice-chancellor professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan has drawn criticism for his recent remarks describing Begum Khaleda Zia and her children as freedom fighters in the War of Independence in 1971.
Yunus sits with political parties today
Interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will start the second phase of talks between the National Consensus Commission and the political parties today to reach a consensus on state reforms and also to finalise the July Charter.
BMU observes Zia鈥檚 44th death anniversary
Bangladesh Medical University observed the 44th anniversary of death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder Ziaur Rahman, also a former president of the country, at the basement of BMU鈥檚 Super Specialised Hospital in Dhaka...
Farmers should apply fertiliser in right amount at right time: SAU VC
Vice-chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University Professor Md Abdul Latif at a training programme in Dhaka on Sunday said that to provide food for the country鈥檚 increasing population, farmers should apply fertiliser in the right amount at the right time...
MU sign Brazil forward Cunha
Manchester United signed Brazil forward Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a deal worth a reported 拢62.5 million ($83 million) on Sunday.
Meanwhile, 100s of millions of people die of hunger
I HAVE written this article before. In fact, I could write it every year when a new Global Report on Food Crises is published. The report rests on four points:...
Big Japanese investors to come: Shafiq
Chief adviser鈥檚 press secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday expressed optimism about increased Japanese investment in Bangladesh following the highly successful visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Japan...
Global Islami Bank ends 42nd course
The closing ceremony of 42nd foundation course of Global Islami Bank was held at the bank鈥檚 training institute on Sunday...
China to cooperate with Bangladesh on agriculture, research
Visiting Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao on Sunday said his country was ready to extend cooperation with Bangladesh in trade and commerce, with a particular eye on agriculture, jute, marine fisheries and research.
Faruque files writ petition challenging his removal
Former Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed on Sunday filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the legality of his removal from the post by the National Sports Council.
2 crude bombs blasted near ICT
Two crude bombs were exploded near the International Crimes Tribunal in the capital Sunday morning...
Yunus urges Chinese investors to make Bangladesh production hub
Interim government鈥檚 chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Sunday called upon Chinese businesses to invest in Bangladesh and make the country a production hub.
Yunus returns home wrapping up Japan tour
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home in the early hours of Sunday wrapping up his four-day packed official tour to Japan.
Improvement of ethical standards between doctors, pharmaceutical industry crucial: BMU VC
Bangladesh Medical University vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam has said that in the medical profession, the relationship between doctors and pharmaceutical industries has been widely discussed and criticised on the issue of ethics.
Flag-off ceremony for Mount Kilimanjaro expedition 2025 held
A flag-off ceremony for the Mount Kilimanjaro expedition 2025 was held at Cloud Bistro at Panthapath Crossing in the capital Dhaka on Saturday...
Charges to be pressed against Hasina today
The International Crimes Tribunal prosecutors are set to press formal charges on Sunday against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July-August student-led mass uprising.
Expat鈥檚 microbus robbed
A rented microbus carrying a female expatriate and her family was robbed on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway in Tangail early Saturday...
NU holds honours admission test after 12 years
National University held its honours admission test on Saturday in all the educational institutions under it across the country...
鈥業 think he wants to stay鈥�: Amorim hopeful on Fernandes future
Ruben Amorim said Friday he believes captain Bruno Fernandes wants to stay at Manchester United amid speculation about a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Yunus should start effective talks on election timing with parties
THE chief adviser to the interim government Muhammad Yunus, who stands his ground for holding the national elections by June 2026, has in Tokyo said that not all political parties want the elections by December and only one party so does. The remark that he has made at the Nikkei Forum 2025 has not named any party, but he has obviously alluded to the...
Yunus invites BNP to talks again on June 2
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has invited the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to talks again on June 2....
People鈥檚 court for halting DEE link road thru Hatirjheel, Panthakunja
A people鈥檚 court on Friday ordered an immediate suspension of all activities related to the under-construction Dhaka Elevated Expressway link road through Hatirjheel and Panthakunja Park in the capital Dhaka.
NU holds honours admission test today after 12 years
National University is going to hold its honours admission test today in the educational institutions under it across the country.聽
ULAB, Venturas sign memo for career opportunities in Japan
The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh signed a memorandum of understanding with Venturas Ltd, a pioneering EdTech company operating in both Japan and Bangladesh, at the ULAB campus in Dhaka on Wednesday.
3-month Sundarban fishing, tourism ban from tomorrow
Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in Sundarban for three months from Sunday to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.
Dhaka, Tokyo to ink EPA by year end
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday announced that the two nations will conclude an Economic Partnership Agreement in the coming months to deepen economic and trade relationships between the two friendly nations.
BYD Bangladesh launches BYD Sealion car
CG Runner BD Limited, the official distributor of BYD vehicles in Bangladesh, hosted an exclusive customer delivery ceremony on Friday in the capital for the BYD Sealion 6, the country鈥檚 first DM-i Super Plug-in Hybrid EV.
Expatriates鈥� remittance helps Bangladesh make turnaround: Yunus
Recalling the contribution of Bangladeshi expatriates to nation building, chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday said the expatriates help Bangladesh make a turnaround from ruins.
Yunus urges Japanese firms to invest in Bangladesh
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday called upon Japanese companies to invest in Bangladesh and help its economic recovery and rebuilding efforts.