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Dhaka, Saturday


01 February 2025


Hasan for smooth supply of essential items from India

Hasan for smooth supply of essential items from India

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Thursday requested his Indian counterpart Dr. S. Jaishankar to ensure a smooth supply of essential commodities including onions to Bangladesh.

He made the call during

02:09 12 July 2024

UK economy grows in May, boosting new government

UK economy grows in May, boosting new government

Britain`s economic output grew better-than-expected in May, official data showed Thursday, handing an early boost to the country`s newly-elected Labour government

02:05 12 July 2024

European stock markets extend gains at open

European stock markets extend gains at open

Europe`s main stock markets rose further at the start of trading Thursday as global indices benefit from the likelihood of a US interest-rate cut in September

02:02 12 July 2024

Rise in ECB staff suffering from burnout: Study

Rise in ECB staff suffering from burnout: Study

The number of ECB staff suffering from burnout has risen steadily in recent years to reach nearly four in ten, according to an internal study seen by AFP Thursday

01:59 12 July 2024

4 new factories in Bangladesh get LEED Platinum certification

4 new factories in Bangladesh get LEED Platinum certification

Four new factories in Bangladesh have recently been certified as LEED Platinum, marking a significant achievement in the country`s sustainable industrial growth over the years

01:55 12 July 2024

Boosting semiconductor industry could propel Bangladesh to forefront of technology, progress: Palak

Boosting semiconductor industry could propel Bangladesh to forefront of technology, progress: Palak

State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications & Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Thursday said that boosting of semiconductor industry could propel Bangladesh to the forefront of technology and progress

01:53 12 July 2024

Govt to purchase refined fuel oil, 1 cargo LNG

Govt to purchase refined fuel oil, 1 cargo LNG

The government on Thursday approved a proposal for procuring refined fuel oil from state-owned enterprises of various countries under G to G basis for the second half (July-December) period of 2024 with around Tk 16,484.45 crore as per the premium and reference price

01:44 12 July 2024

Chinese media report PM’s visit to China elevates bilateral ties

Chinese media report PM’s visit to China elevates bilateral ties

Different Chinese media reported that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s visit to China elevated bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership

01:33 12 July 2024

Chad, WB, WFP, partners join forces to meet crisis-affected people’s food needs

Chad, WB, WFP, partners join forces to meet crisis-affected people’s food needs

The Government of Chad – with support from WFP, the World Bank and other partners - has launched its national emergency response plan to meet the immediate food and nutrition needs of one million of the most vulnerable people across eight provinces during the June-August lean season

11:46 11 July 2024

F-16s will boost Ukraine defenses, but not a ’silver bullet’

F-16s will boost Ukraine defenses, but not a ’silver bullet’

F-16 warplanes being sent to Ukraine is a victory for President Volodymyr Zelensky and will help protect against Russian strikes, but they are not a one-stop solution for gaps in the country`s air defenses

11:34 11 July 2024

Asian markets track Wall St records after Powell hints at rate cut

Asian markets track Wall St records after Powell hints at rate cut

Asian stocks on Thursday tagged along with a Wall Street rally that saw another round of record highs as bets on a September interest rate hike surged following comments by Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell

11:28 11 July 2024

PM returns home from China

PM returns home from China

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached home after wrapping up her three-day bilateral visit to the Chinese capital Beijing on Wednesday

01:52 11 July 2024

Japan to support Bangladesh in implementing 9th FYP, Perspective Plan: Hopes Salam

Japan to support Bangladesh in implementing 9th FYP, Perspective Plan: Hopes Salam

Planning Minister Major General (retd) Abdus Salam on Wednesday expressed his hope that Japan would stand beside Bangladesh towards enhancing capacity for implementing the country`s upcoming 9th Five Year Plan, Perspective Plan and in other areas

01:36 11 July 2024

Chinese PM announces $1bn for Bangladesh as economic assistance: Hasan

Chinese PM announces $1bn for Bangladesh as economic assistance: Hasan

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday made an announcement to provide one billion US dollars( US$1 billion) to Bangladesh as economic assistance, saying that they give utmost importance to the relationship with Bangladesh

01:31 11 July 2024

BAJUS to train 8,000 people in jewellery industry

BAJUS to train 8,000 people in jewellery industry

The Bangladesh Jeweller`s Association (BAJUS) will train some 8,000 related businessmen and workers for the development of the country`s jewelry industry

01:26 11 July 2024

Upay Likely to be involved in disbursing social safety net allowances

Upay Likely to be involved in disbursing social safety net allowances

The Ministry of Social Welfare is considering allowing mobile financial service provider Upay to disburse social safety allowances, despite the company’s limited agent network across the country

00:59 11 July 2024

Dhaka, Beijing sign 21 instruments, announce 7 projects

Dhaka, Beijing sign 21 instruments, announce 7 projects

Bangladesh and China on Wednesday signed 21 instruments including two renewed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and made announcement of 7 more projects to elevate "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership" from "strategic partnership" between the two countries

00:33 11 July 2024

Xi Jinping assures continued Chinese support for Bangladesh’s development

Xi Jinping assures continued Chinese support for Bangladesh’s development

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of continued support for Bangladesh’s journey towards development

00:11 11 July 2024

Increased export earnings, remittance, FDI needed to increase forex reserve: Speakers

Increased export earnings, remittance, FDI needed to increase forex reserve: Speakers

Speakers at a seminar on Sunday stressed on boosting revenue collection by expanding the tax net which will enable the government to borrow less from the market as foreign borrowing increases vulnerability to external conditions and potential currency depreciation

01:38 8 July 2024

Bangladesh progresses fast in establishing cashless society: Salman

Bangladesh progresses fast in establishing cashless society: Salman

Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh is making rapid progress in establishing digital and cashless society

01:34 8 July 2024

General point to point inflation declines slightly to 9.72% in June

General point to point inflation declines slightly to 9.72% in June

The general point to point inflation rate in June, 2024, has slightly declined to 9.72 percent due to the downtrend in both food and non-food inflation

01:31 8 July 2024

Walton pays Tk 3.93cr to govt workers’ welfare fund

Walton pays Tk 3.93cr to govt workers’ welfare fund

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, the country`s super brand and leading electronics manufacturer, has paid approximately Tk 3.93 crore to the Bangladesh Workers’ Welfare Foundation

01:26 8 July 2024

Bangladesh will export rice instead of importing: Sadhan

Bangladesh will export rice instead of importing: Sadhan

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder has said Bangladesh will export rice in the future instead of importing it

01:13 8 July 2024

KOICA keen to give financial aid to create skilled BD workers

KOICA keen to give financial aid to create skilled BD workers

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has proposed providing financial assistance of Taka 100 crore to build skilled workers in Bangladesh

01:09 8 July 2024