Business
In a significant initiative to enhance and simplify investor services, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) on Monday signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with Sylhet City Corporation, Rangpur City Corporation, Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company Limited and Southeas...
National,Politics
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday said those who are making evil efforts to mislead the people by raising question whether election is needed first or reform, they have different purposes."BNP has no discord with the interim government over reform progr...
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved a total of five projects involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 5,915.99 crore including one for improving the sewerage system of Chattogram (catchment 2 and 4) with around Taka 5,152.55 crore.The approvals came...
National,Politics,City
The government has called upon students to remain calm and not to get involved in any clash."If any instigation is found behind such clashes, strict action will be taken," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today in the wake of clashes that occurred among students of se...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the interim government is committed to carrying out sweeping labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign buyers to the country.The chief adviser made the comments when a big United States labour and brand delegation called on him to discu...
National,Front Page
The government is considering incorporating the ‘three zero’ theory of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Policymakers of the government have said it would be easy for the country to achieve the SDG targets by effectively applying the &...
National,Back Page
After its re-excavation, the Bharardaho Beel, with incredible natural scenery, has now become a genuine sanctuary for migratory and extinct native birds, fish, animals and insects.A huge lush green forest surrounding the bill, accompanied by the chirping of orderly flying migratory birds, has now re...
Preparations for launching Dhaka-Khulna direct train service via Padma Bridge have proceeded one step forward as the last test run train reached Khulna at 1:10pm on Sunday.“The last trial train with the speed of around 100 kilometers per hour has reached Khulna through the Padma Bridge..., thi...
City
Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in the global fight against hunger and poverty as a founding member of the newly launched Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.This landmark initiative was unveiled at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on November 18 under Brazil's presidency, according ...
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has invited China-based manufacturers to invest in Bangladesh in the wake of the post-US election development.He wrote an "open letter" to investors in China, saying that Bangladesh ...
Country's both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)—on Sunday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities.DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 51.08 points or 0.98 percent to 5,146.50. Two other indices a...
Country
Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Niaz Ahmed Khan today called upon the students of the university to increase their networks at national and international levels to develop themselves as skilled human resources."Along with developing interpersonal relationships with...
National
Khulna: Preparations for launching Dhaka-Khulna direct train service via Padma Bridge have proceeded one step forward as the last test run train reached Khulna at 1:10pm today.“The last trial train with the speed of around 100 kilometers per hour has reached Khulna through the Padma Bridge...,...
National,Business
Bangladesh must prioritise quality enhancement and compliance with international standards to maintain export competitiveness in the post-LDC period, said the national strategy paper on LDC graduation.The current economic model of Bangladesh, driven by export-oriented garments and a protected import...
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has attributed the interim government's overall success in diplomacy to the overwhelmed international support."After resuming office, we approached all countries and received overwhelmingly positive responses," he told the agency. The foreign advi...
Re-mining of extinct reservoirs like rivers, canals, beels and ponds is improving the environment and biodiversity alongside reviving ecosystems amid improving climate in the northern region.With bringing a balance in nature, amply stored rainwater in these re-excavated reservoirs is contributing to...
Early farming of beans, one of the nutritious vegetables, has brought smile to the farmers as they are getting lucrative price everywhere in Rajshahi region, including its vast Barind tract, during the last couple of days.At present, an advanced variety of bean has started appearing in the markets a...
The Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) Khulna Zone has begun distribution of seeds and fertilizers instead of cash money to 1, 56,900 listed farmers of the region.Each of the farmers is getting the incentives for 10 types of agriculture crops against one bigha (33 shatak) land to increase Rab...
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Affairs Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Friday said the government will float tenders for installation of 30-40 renewable energy projects next week."We can meet electricity demand during irrigation time, by installing renewable energy sources at open pl...
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