Netherlands delegation in Ctg for sustainable port dev

A high-level delegation led by His Excellency Koos Dijkstra, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands visited the Chattogram Port Authority (CPA).The delegation a courtesy meet at the  Chattogram Port's board room on CPA Member (Harbour and Marine) Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah on Tuesday. During the meeting, both sides held fruitful discussions on various issues related to port and maritime sectors, sustainable transport systems, logistics development, and potential bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and the Netherlands.The discussions placed special emphasis on the development of the Laldia Container Terminal, port digitalization, capacity enhancement, integrated service systems, shipbuilding industry development, marine ecosystem protection, implementation of the Green Port initiative, future port development plans, expansion of hinterland connectivity, and carbon emission reduction measures.He briefed the delegation on the ongoing development ac...

Financial sector to remain independent, free from political interference: Finance Minister

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said the country’s financial sector would operate independently, assuring that there would be no political interference in investment and loan allocations. “The government will not interfere in the financial sector. There will be no political meddling in the investments. This is a clear and firm decision from the government and the Prime Minister,” the Minister said while speaking as the chief guest at t...

Sirajganj farmers gear up for Eid cattle trade with over 617,000 sacrificial animals

UNB, Sirajganj:: Cattle farmers in Sirajganj are now busy fattening cattle ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 617,000 sacrificial animals prepared to meet the growing seasonal demand.Farmers and traders said preparatio...

5 inter-district robbers held in Jatrabari with firearms, explosives

Detectives have arrested five members of an inter-district robbery gang along with illegal firearms, ammunition, gunpowder, crude bombs and motorcycles in a special drive in Jatrabari area of the capital.The arrestees are Md Liton Jabbar ,52, Ismail Hossain Mamun,55, Md Babul Babu 45, Ayub Bhuiyan,30 and Md Roman,35.They were arrested on Monday from Dayaganj to Jatrabari Shahid Faruk Road area under Jatrabari Police Station.According to DB police, tipped off, a team conducted a drive after learning that members of the inter-district robbery gang were gathering in front of Modern Bikalpo Wooden Furniture shop in the area for committing a robbery.During the operation, police arrested them and recovered two pistols, two magazines, seven rounds of bullet, 2.2 kg of explosives, one machete and ...

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Bangladesh, Türkiye ink historic sports diplomacy MoU to elevate sports cooperation

In a move for international sports diplomacy, Bangladesh and Türkiye have officially signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of sports.State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Hoque and Osman Askin Bak, Minister for Youth and Sports of Türkiye signed the MoU on behalf of their respective filed, marking a new era of friendship, focusing on youth development, professional athletic exchange, and the modernisation of sports governance between the two brotherly nations.The MoU outlined a multifaceted framework for collaboration, prioritising the exchange of knowledge and expertise.Both nations committed to reciprocal visits of senior officials and experts to share best practices in the organisation and financing of major sports competitions.Meanwhile, the MoU emphasised the management and financing of world-class sports infrastructure, ensuring that both countries can benefit from shared technical data and teaching materials.In a significant commitment to social inclusion, the MoU highlighted the exchange of best practices for support programs and sports accessibility for persons with impairments and ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethics in their respective sporting environment.This milestone MoU is expected to significantly boost the performance of athletes on the global stage while fostering a deeper cultural understanding through the universal language of sports....

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