Bangladesh-Nepal PTA at final stage: envoy
The Nepal Ambassador to Dhaka, Ghanshyam Bhandari, said that a preferential trade agreement between Bangladesh and Nepal is expected to be finalised soon...
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Police arrest 26 over AL programme in Dhaka
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police at a press conference on Sunday said that 26 individuals have been arrested so far in connection with a programme organised to train activists of the Awami League in Dhaka under the Bhatara police station on July 8.
Malaysia envoy stresses trade collaboration
Highlighting the commitment to the halal industry, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has said the interim government is dedicated to creating an enabling environment for the halal economy, ensuring that Bangladesh becomes a hub for halal products in the region...
ICCB expects Dhaka to have stronger voice thru BIMSTEC
At the 6th summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Bangladesh assumed the chairmanship for the 2025-27 term which allows the country to push forward the implementation of the 鈥楤angkok Vision 2030鈥�, helping both Bangladesh and the wider region work more closely together, observed International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh...
Prime Bank, Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort sign deal
Prime Bank PLC has signed a strategic agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, said a press release...
National Bank relocates Benapole branch
National Bank PLC on Sunday relocated its Benapole branch to a new address, said a press release...
LG Complete Air Solutions now at RANCON
Korean electronics giant LG Electronics has officially introduced its Complete Air Solutions in Bangladesh through a partnership with RANCON Group, said a press release...
BOHO gets Thai SELECT certificate
BOHO restaurant on Sunday received Thai SELECT certificate from the Office of Commercial Affairs 鈥� Royal Thai embassy in Dhaka, said a press release...
Industries ministry-owned cos hold meeting with ICB
Companies owned by the Ministry of Industries and Investment Corporation of Bangladesh officials held a meeting on July 31, said a press release...
MMBL gives Tk 18 lakh to Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital
Modhumoti Bank PLC on July 31 donated Tk 18 lakh to Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital under its CSR programme, said a press release...
Saifuddin re-appointed as MD, CEO of BGIC
Ahmed Saifuddin Chowdhury Minto has been reappointed as managing director and chief executive officer of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC for the 5th consecutive term, said a press release...
Response for sustainable peace and stability
MYANMAR is a complex geopolitical milieu in the Indo-Pacific region that directly affects the connectivity between South and Southeast Asia. During colonial time, it was one geopolitical unit, but it is now practically divided. There is tension brewing at the midpoint between these two sub-systems. The internal insurgency and national integration problems of Myanmar...
Climate-threatened water systems
WATER has long been a source of both hardship and nourishment in Bangladesh鈥檚 coastal deltas and riverine plains. With more than 700 rivers, this low-lying country has long relied on its plentiful water supplies for human use, agriculture and fishing. However, the same water systems that formerly supported development are currently under attack from institutional...
Women鈥檚 political representation
IN RECENT decades, Bangladesh has made significant progress in promoting gender equality in areas such as education, health and employment. However, when it comes to politics 鈥� the sphere that defines who makes decisions and sets the direction of public life 鈥� women remain vastly underrepresented. While the country has been led by women prime ministers...
Level crossings should all be gated, attended
THE collision between a train and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at Ramu in Cox鈥檚 Bazar is yet another harrowing reminder of how unsafe and unregulated level crossings are. At least four died in the accident on August 2 when the Cox鈥檚 Bazar Express, headed for Dhaka, hit the auto-rickshaw and dragged it for about a kilometre. Railway officials say that the level crossing was...
Health sector reforms advice should not be left in lurch
PUBLIC health experts have put out a call in an open letter for the chief adviser to the interim government, seeking early action for the implementation of the recommendations of the reforms commission on the health sector. What is special about the event is that the experts who have put out the call were mostly members of the reforms commission, which the interim...
Govt hires eight pairs of special trains to bring students, people to Dhaka
Bangladesh interim government has rented eight pairs of special trains to bring students and mass people from all over the country to the historic July Proclamation announcement ceremony scheduled to be held in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Bangladesh interim govt to unveil July Proclamation at 5:00pm Tuesday
The July Proclamation will be presented before Bangladesh nationals at 5:00 pm Tuesday.
Ministry instructs departments to cancel category system in listing contractors
Housing and public works ministry has asked all of its departments to take initiatives in listing new contractors to complete procurement and service activities within the fastest possible time and in a transparent manner.
July uprising victim recounts horror of police brutality in emotional testimony
An emotional moment swept through the courtroom of the International Crimes Tribunal-1 before the deposition of Khokon Chandra Narmand began as part of the trials of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her co-accused, Asaduzzaman Khan, former home minister, and Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun, former inspector general of police, for the crimes against humanity during the 2024 July mass uprising.
Hasina won鈥檛 be allowed to do politics in Bangladesh: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged all to vow to permanently bar ousted prime minister Sheikh Haisna from the country鈥檚 political arena.
TT Fed appoints Thai coach for two months
The Bangladesh Tennis Federation on Sunday appointed Thailand鈥檚 Pattaratorn Passara as coach for a two-month period ahead of the national team鈥檚 preparation for three international meets.
Attorney general seeks maximum punishment for July uprising killers
Attorney General Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday said people want maximum punishment through legal framework in a crimes against humanity case against Sheikh Hasina, Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun.
BNP forms committee to review re-demarcation of constituencies
Amid the Election Commission鈥檚 ongoing efforts to redraw parliamentary constituencies, the BNP has formed a five-member committee to review the changes and coordinate the party鈥檚 response...
NCP activists join rally at Shaheed Minar
Leaders, activists and supporters of the National Citizen Party from different districts on Sunday afternoon joined its pre-announced rally at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka as the party would unveil its manifesto outlining the visions for a 鈥楴ew Bangladesh鈥�.
Bangladesh to play all group matches in Abu Dhabi
Bangladesh will play all their group stage matches in Abu Dhabi as the Asian Cricket Council on Saturday announced Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the host cities for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28.
Messi exits early with injury in Miami's Leagues Cup win
Lionel Messi suffered an injury and was removed in the 11th minute of Inter Miami's Leagues Cup penalty kicks victory over Mexico's Necaxa on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium.
Bangladesh Army detains journalist for instigating violence in Rangpur
Bangladesh Army has arrested a local journalist for allegedly inciting violence during an attack on the homes of the minority community in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur...
ICT begins trial of Hasina, two others
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday began the first trial of Bangladesh鈥檚 deposed聽 prime minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her associates 鈥� former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun -- for their alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July mass uprising in 2024...
Thousands of JCD activists converge at Shahbagh for student rally
Thousands of leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, have started gathering in the city鈥檚 Shahbagh area since Sunday morning to attend their student rally...