Massive reforms of power, energy, road, railway sectors planned

The government has taken move to bring massive reforms in the power, energy, road, bridges and railway sectors in a serious bid to fulfill the expectation of the common people, said Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan.The advisor, while addressing view exchange meeting with a team of Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), said unbridled corruption, unfairness, injustice and inequality during the recent past regime led the students and common masses to forge movement to unseat the fascist government and constitute a new government to build a new nation.The meeting took place at the secretariat as the FICCI delegation led by its president Javed Akhter called on the Adviser. “Different agencies or companies linked with the ministries of power, energy, road, bridges and railways are being reformed and renovated in an effort to fulfill peoples dream”, he said.Seeking all out cooperation from the apex body of the foreign i...

Hafizur takes charge as FBCCI administrator

Bangladesh Competition Commission member Md Hafizur Rahman formally took charge on Thursday as the administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).Md Hafizur Rahman was also a former additional secretary to the government.General council members of FBCCI and senior officials of FBCCI secretariat were present, among others, on the occasion.Earlier on yesterday, the interim government appointed Md Hafizur Rahman as the administrator of the FBCCI.The Ministry...

Chinese co to invest $4m in Cumilla EPZ

Chinese company Tianhui Button (BD) Company Limited will establish a garment accessories manufacturing industry in Cumilla Export Processing Zone (Cumilla EPZ).They will invest US$ 4 million to produce annually 700 milli...

Switzerland assures co-op in bringing back illegal assets of Bangladeshis

Switzerland has pledged to fully cooperate in repatriating illegal money deposited by Bangladeshi nationals in Swiss banks, in accordance with international standards and procedures.The commitment was made during a meeting between Swiss Ambassador in Dhaka Reto Siegfried Renggli, and Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the foreign ministry here, according to a press release issued by the ministry on Thursday.During the discussion, Foreign Adviser Hossain sought the cooperation of Swiss authorities in identifying and recovering illegal assets held in Swiss banks by certain Bangladeshi individuals.Noting the recent students-led mass uprising as an astonishing development, the Swiss Ambassador termed this transition as an opportunity for widespread reforms in Bangladesh and assured Swiss gov...

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BCB announces squad for India tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made a bold move ahead of their upcoming two-Test series against India, naming uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik in their 16-man squad on Thursday. Anik replaces pacer Shoriful Islam, who sustained a groin injury during the Tigers' recent 2-0 Test series win over Pakistan.Chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu confirmed on Thursday that Shoriful had not recovered sufficiently to make the trip to India. The Test squad is set to depart for Chennai on September 15, where they will face the hosts in the series opener on September 19. Kanpur will host the second Test from September 27.Selector Hannan Sarkar said that it was Shoriful's groin injury that kept him out of the side, and the extra batter was included keeping in mind the Indian conditions."Shoriful isn't 100 per cent fit for Test matches. He would be required to bowl 15-20 overs so we didn't want to take a risk," Sarkar said. "Shoriful missed the second Test against Pakistan due to his injury. The physios and trainers are looking after him. He remains within the system. He is an important member of our white-ball team. We have a T20 series coming up against India."Both Tests are pivotal for Bangladesh's World Test Championship aspirations. Following the Tests, the Tigers will compete in a three-match T20I series against India, with matches scheduled for October 6, 9, and 12 in Gwalior, Delhi, and Hyderabad, respectively. The selectors will announce the T20I squad at a later date.The last time Bangladesh toured India for a full ser...

Support from all citizens needed for state reforms

In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has stressed the importance of collective support from all citizens, emphasising their crucial role in reforming the state. He...

Immediate steps needed for Rohingya return

We are seriously concerned about the fresh move by Rohingyas to enter Bangladesh territory. The Bangladesh Post on Tuesday ran a story headlined “Rohingyas entering Bangladesh through 30 border points,” saying 12 thousand Rohingyas have a...

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