Work for fulfilling people’s expectations, PM asks public representatives
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday asked the public representatives to work for fulfilling people`s expectations as she administered oath to newly elected Lalmonirhat Zilla Parishad Chairman Abu Bakar Siddique Shyamol01:36 7 May 2024
Singapore envoy keen interest in renewable energy in Bangladesh
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid on Monday said that Bangladesh has immense potential for investment in the power and energy sector01:32 7 May 2024
Netherlands delegation meets BGMEA president to discuss collaborative opportunities
A high-level delegation from the Netherlands government paid a visit to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in the capital yesterday and met its president S. M. Mannan (Kochi)01:24 7 May 2024
UK Indo-Pacific minister’s Dhaka visit to boost bilateral ties
UK-Bangladesh cooperation is set to increase on priority areas including migration, economic reform and security, as UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, will arrive in Bangladesh on a two-day visit, this morning01:22 7 May 2024
Number of labour force increases to 73.75mn
The total number of labour force in the country has increased to 73.75 million in the first quarter (January-March) of 2024 compared to 73.69 million registered in the 1st quarter of 202301:18 7 May 2024
DSE turnover exceeds Tk 10bn-mark
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Monday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism01:15 7 May 2024
Ali seeks ADB’s increased support to meet present challenges
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has sought the Asian Development Bank`s increased support to meet its present challenges catapulted by prolonged conflicts, rising geopolitical tensions and frequent raids of extreme weather events18:30 6 May 2024
Qantas to pay $66 million fine after ’ghost flights’ scandal
Australian airline Qantas agreed to pay a $66 million fine Monday after a bruising "ghost flights" scandal, following accusations it kept selling seats on long-cancelled trips11:06 6 May 2024
Asian markets build on rally as US jobs data boost rate cut hopes
Most Asian markets rose Monday after data showing fewer US jobs were created last month rekindled optimism interest rates will be cut this year, while mainland Chinese equities bounced on hopes for fresh government economic support11:03 6 May 2024
Stocks extend gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Sunday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism20:21 5 May 2024
CPD for strengthening transparency in budget delivery process
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has laid emphasis on strengthening transparency, participation and oversight in the budget delivery process20:14 5 May 2024
Giddy Rio braces for huge Madonna show on Copacabana beach
Rio de Janeiro was brimming with excitement Saturday ahead of pop queen Madonna`s highly anticipated free concert on famed Copacabana beach, with 1.5 million enthusiastic fans expected to turn out12:55 5 May 2024
PM opens AFIP, Senaprangan Bhabans in Dhaka Cantonment
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday inaugurated the newly constructed multi-storied Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Bhaban and Senaprangan (Army Central Auditorium) Bhaban in the Dhaka Cantonment by unveiling its name plaques12:52 5 May 2024
Bangladesh to witness heavy rainfall with thunderstorm from May 6: BMD
Although some parts of Bangladesh experienced light to moderate rainfall, the Met Office forecasted heavy rainfall with thundershowers between May 6 and 11 across the country01:15 5 May 2024
Heatwave threatens productivity in livestock sector, industry leaders call for urgent plan
With a multifaceted contribution to the national economy from ensuring food security to fostering job opportunities, the significance of the livestock sector is crucial but, the recent challenges against the backdrop of the relentless heat waves, have cast a shadow over the industry`s resilience and viability, according to the experts00:56 5 May 2024
Export of plastic products witnesses nearly 18% growth
The export of plastic products witnessed a healthy growth of nearly 18 percent during the July-April period of the current fiscal year (FY24) fetching US$201.09 million due to competitive price advantage and the creation of newer markets00:24 5 May 2024
FM for "Joint Business Taskforce" with Gambia
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has proposed to form a "Joint Business Taskforce" coordinated by the apex business bodies of Bangladesh and the Gambia to expand trade cooperation between the two countries00:19 5 May 2024
India lifts ban on onion export
India has lifted the ban on onion exports after about half a year00:15 5 May 2024
Ali for greater trust among countries to leverage cross-border energy trade
Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has said building greater trust and confidence among countries could be the key to leveraging enormous opportunities for cross-border energy trade and attracting international finance in energy transition projects in South Asia00:09 5 May 2024
Bangladesh, Gambia for speedy resolution of Myanmar case at ICJ
Bangladesh and the Gambia today expressed hope to witness a speedy resolution of the case filed against Myanmar on the charge of Rohingya genocide with the International Court of Justice (ICJ)00:01 4 May 2024
Palestinian GDP seen falling 27% on seven months of war: UNDP
The Palestinian economy is estimated to shrink by 26.9 percent after seven months of war, with the poverty rate surging, said a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released Thursday11:56 3 May 2024
Biden calls ally Japan ’xenophobic’ along with India, China
Japan and India are struggling economically because they are "xenophobic," US President Joe Biden told a campaign event, lumping the American allies in with rivals China and Russia as countries rejecting immigrants11:53 3 May 2024
Turkey says suspending all trade with Israel
Turkey said Thursday it was suspending all trade with Israel until it allows aid to enter Gaza unhindered during its offensive against Hamas in the territory11:47 3 May 2024
PM asks ministers, MPs to work for fair upazila polls
Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the ministers and her party`s members of parliament (MPs) not to influence the upcoming upazila election, rather all have to work for free and fair polls00:45 3 May 2024
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