Govt targets additional $5bn US investment in five years

Bangladesh will work with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) to attract an additional $5 billion in US investment over the next five years, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has said.He said the government was fully prepared to work closely with US companies to increase investment, create jobs, facilitate technology transfer and expand economic opportunities in Bangladesh.The minister made the remarks at a programme marking AmCham Bangladesh’s 30th anniversary in Dhaka on Saturday evening.Muktadir said AmCham had played an important role in strengthening economic relations between Bangladesh and the United States over the past three decades.“It is not merely a business organisation; it also serves as an effective bridge between the government and the private sector,” he said.He said bilateral trade between Bangladesh and the United States currently exceeded $13 billion.However, he noted that the relationship extended beyond trade figures,...

AI-Powered ad network 'AdZoic' launched in Bangladesh

AdZoic, an AI-powered programmatic ad-buying platform, has been officially launched, marking a new chapter in the country's advertising market and digital marketing landscape.The platform's official launch was announced on Thursday night (September 10) at a hotel in the capital's Banani area. Concurrently, the integrated ecosystem of the influencer marketing platform 'Umbrellax' was unveiled, aiming to synergize sales intelligence with digital marketing.In his welcome address...

Flour, aromatic rice prices spike as edible oil crisis persists in Dhaka

Prices of flour, refined flour (maida) and aromatic rice have risen sharply in Dhaka kitchen markets, adding to pressure on bakeries, biryani businesses and middle-income households amid a continued shortage of soybean o...

UNOPS highlights green building and climate-resilient construction at Bangladesh Innovation Fair-26

Staff CorrespondentThe need for greener, lower-carbon and climate-resilient construction was highlighted at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, as government, academia, industry and development partners came together to discuss practical pathways for transforming Bangladesh’s built environment.Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the three-day national fair brought together innovators, researchers, universities, industries, investors, government institutions and development partners to strengthen the link between innovation, policy and market application.A key discussion moderated by UNOPS Bangladesh at the Fair was Session 02: “Green Building & Construction Innovation,” which focused on the policies, technologies, financing mechanisms and market appr...

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Bangladeshi long-distance swimmers honoured after winning four medals

Bangladeshi swimmers who won medals at the World Long Distance Swimming Competition 2026 in Murshidabad, India, were honoured at a reception in Dhaka on Thursday.The medal-winning swimmers -- Bangladesh Army's Faisal Ahmed, who won gold; Bangladesh Navy's Sonia Akter and Palash Chowdhury, who won silver medals; and Bangladesh Army's Nurul Islam, who won bronze -- were greeted with flowers and presented with honours at the event.Bangladesh Navy's Samiul Islam Rafik, who won a gold medal in Thailand, was also honoured at the programme.Officials and coaches concerned attended the event, praised the swimmers for their achievements and wished them further success.Bangladesh secured four medals -- one gold, two silver and one bronze -- at the World Long Distance Swimming Competition held in Murshidabad on September 6.The competition featured men's 19km, women's 19km and men's 81km events, with 79 swimmers from different countries and categories taking part. A total of 28 swimmers competed in the 81km event, 36 in the men's 19km event and 15 in the women's 19km event.Nine swimmers represented Bangladesh, with six competing in the 19km events and three in the 81km event.Faisal Ahmed of Bangladesh Army won gold in the men's 19km event, while Bangladesh Navy's Sonia Akter secured silver in the women's 19km event.In the men's 81km event, Bangladesh Navy's Palash Chowdhury won silver and Bangladesh Army's Nurul Islam took bronze.Bangladesh's medal tally was:- Gold: Faisal Ahmed -- Men's 19km- Silver: Sonia Akter -- Wom...

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 el...

Handing over Jalil Textile Mills to Bangladesh Army: A strategic step towards defence self-reliance

The government’s decision to hand over 54.99 acres of the long-closed Jalil Textile Mills in Fouzdarhat, Chattogram, to the Bangladesh Army for establishing a modern Bangladesh Ordnance Factory (BOF) is a commendable and strategically important...

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