WB ready to support Bangladesh amid external economic shocks: Khosru

The World Bank has agreed to support Bangladesh in dealing with external economic shocks related to oil and gas supplies and supply-chain disruptions, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Tuesday.He said the issue was discussed during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s meeting with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at the UN Headquarters in New York.Khosru briefed reporters in front of the UN Headquarters after the meeting, which lasted about half an hour.He said the discussions focused on Bangladesh’s partnership with the World Bank and how the two sides can work together under the partnership framework to support the country’s development trajectory.“External shocks are creating problems for the economy due to issues related to oil, gas and supply chains, which are beyond Bangladesh’s control. We discussed what role the World Bank can play, and it has agreed to come forward with support,” the minister said.He said Bangladesh and t...

BCCCI highlights Chinese technology, investment potential for BD’s energy needs

Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) President Mohd Khorshed Alam has highlighted the potential for Chinese technology and investment to support Bangladesh’s renewable energy and wider energy needs.Speaking at a dialogue on Monday, he encouraged greater Chinese investment in Bangladesh while highlighting export opportunities for Bangladeshi home textiles, RMG, leather, seafood and light engineering products in the Chinese market.The BCCCI hosted the Bangladesh-Yunnan T...

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Fateha-e-Yazdaham at Mia Saheb’s Maidan Khanqah Sharif

The Annual  Urs marking the 887th  Fateha-e-Yazdaham, death anniversary of Bara Pir Hazrat Gawsul Azam Shaikh Syed Abdul Kader Zilani (RA) will be observed on the premises of Mia Saheb’s Maidan Khanqah Sharif at Luxmibazar of Dhaka today (Tuesday).Fateha-e-Yazdaham is being observed every year for more than three centuries at this Khanqah with due respect.A discussion on the life and activities of  Hazrat Abdul Kader Zilani (RA)  will be held following a milad and doa mahfil organised after Magrib prayers on the occasion.The programme will begin through recitation of verses from the Quran by  Alhajj Mohammed Ishtiaq Sazzadur Rahman, Hafez Md Faruq and Hafez Md Rahmatullah. Ninth incumbent peer Alhajj Hazrat Shah Sufi Syed Ahamadur Rahim (Damat Barakatuhu...

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Asif Nazrul blamed for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup absence

Former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul was responsible for Bangladesh’s decision not to participate in the 2026 T20 World Cup, according to a report by a government-appointed investigation committee.The 22-page report was released on Tuesday at a press conference held at the National Sports Council. The three-member committee was formed in March to investigate why Bangladesh did not take part in the tournament.The committee was headed by Dr A K M Oli Ullah, additional secretary of the Administration Wing of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Its other members were Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Faisal Dastagir and former national captain and current chief selector Habibul Bashar.Speaking at the press conference, Dastagir said the committee had reviewed relevant information, spoken to people involved and examined media reports before reaching its conclusion.“Based on what emerged from the investigation and discussions with the relevant people, the person responsible for Bangladesh not travelling to the World Cup was then Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul,” Dastagir said. “The government at the time and he are responsible.”He added that Bangladesh should have participated in the World Cup.The report said the committee interviewed 12 people and included summaries of their statements. Those interviewed included Bangladesh’s T20 captain Litton Das and Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto.From the cricket administration, the committee spoke to former national captain and current Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal Khan, former B...

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The International Crimes Tribunal-2’s verdict sentencing Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and six other senior leaders to death over crimes against humanity during the July-August 2...

Zakat collection and distribution: A coordinated national framework essential

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) on Monday said in Parliament that Bangladesh could achieve unprecedented success in poverty alleviation within eight to 10 years if eligible people properly paid zakat and the authorit...

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