- Bangladesh-China ties reach new heights: FM
- Milon orders installation of CCTV cameras in every HSC exam hall
- A Call for Objective Assessment and Accountability of the Interim Government
- Zahid calls for integrated effort to build sustainable organ transplant system
- Bangladesh-China trade could drop to 24 hours via Myanmar corridor
- Govt. takes project to bring special children under health coverage: Muhit
- Proposed budget outlines roadmap for reviving devastated economy: Altaf Chowdhury
- 'New taxes could cripple the housing sector'
- JS unanimously adopts motion thanking PM Tarique Rahman for China, Malaysia visits
- 7 more child deaths push measles toll to 709
- Every child with disabilities will be under Govt healthcare: Muhit
- Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
- Injured Leckie and Italiano ruled out as Australia prepare for Egypt clash
- 'PM’s China, Malaysia visits set benchmark for Bangladesh’s global engagement'
- 'Roid' released across 31 US cities
- PM offers ‘Munajat’ at parents' graves on returning home
- BGB foils BSF's push-in attempt at Habiganj border
- US stocks trim losses as oil falls and investors buy the dip
- US Embassy issues new warning to nonimmigrant visa holders
- Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
Bangladesh-China ties reach new heights: FM
Bangladeshs diplomatic and economic ties with China have reached new heights following Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans recent visit, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said at a briefing on Saturday. He noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally engaged with the Prime Minister during...
Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
Bangladesh on Saturday said it remains steadfast in supporting a stronger, more inclusive and development-oriented multilateral trading system that reflects the interests of all Members and preserves the WTO (World Trade Organization) as the cornerstone of global trade governance. At the WTO...
Xi backs Bangladesh's new govt, pledges stronger Belt and Road cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed support for Bangladeshs new government and pledged to strengthen high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, reports Xinhua. During talks with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing, Xi said China supports the new government in...
AmCham urges reforms to improve investment climate
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) has reiterated its commitment to working with the government to improve the countrys investment climate and support sustainable economic growth. The commitment came during a meeting between AmChams newly elected Executive...
Bangladesh, China agree to deepen cooperation on Teesta project, river management
Bangladesh and China on Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation in river management, including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought greater Chinese support for water resource management, flood control and environmental protection...
Japan's MUFG Bank interested in opening branch in Bangladesh
MUFG Bank, a Japan-based financial institution, has expressed interest in establishing a branch in Bangladesh, while also voicing concerns over the countrys non-performing loan (NPL) situation. MUFG Bank is the principal commercial banking subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG),...
Bangladesh urges expanded concessional financing for LDCs
Bangladesh has called for the full implementation of commitments related to Official Development Assistance (ODA) and an expansion of concessional financing to support the development progress of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The appeal was made by Bangladeshs Permanent Representative to the...
PM calls for Chinese support in friendship hospital project
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought Chinas cooperation in Bangladeshs development projects and construction of China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital. He made the call when Liu Haixing, Minister of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China, paid a courtesy call on him at...
Iran proposes direct Dhaka-Tehran flights
Iranian Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi has requested Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikrams support for launching direct flights between Dhaka and Tehran, aiming to enhance connectivity and boost trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Dr Jahanabadi sought...
PM invites Chinese companies to expand value chains into Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday invited Chinese companies to extend their manufacturing value chains into Bangladesh, assuring investors of sweeping reforms, faster approvals and stronger institutional support as his government wants to position the country as a major destination for...
Why is football-crazy Bangladesh so far behind in world football?
Bangladesh is currently swept up in a wave of football frenzy. Late-night viewings of World Cup football matches have become a nationwide festival. The entire country seems divided into two factions: Argentina and Brazil. Of course, supporters of other teams are not few in number either. There are...
Strategic investments to drive new chapter in Bangladesh-Saudi ties: Saudi Ambassador
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah has said they expect greater emphasis on strategic investments, industrial partnerships and technology transfer, noting that the next five years could represent a transformative phase in Bangladesh-Saudi economic relations....
Bangla QR to transform digital payment landscape
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to launch the Bangla QR (Quick Response) code system on July 1, aiming to simplify, standardize and expand digital transactions across the country as part of its broader push toward a cashless economy. The central bank believes the initiative will transform the...
In-house coaching in every educational institution, says Education Minister
Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said in-house coaching should be provided for students in every educational institution alongside pre-test and test examinations. He also called for discussions with local management committees to determine teachers...
BB allows expatriates to open offshore taka accounts
In a move aimed at attracting expatriate investment and boosting remittance utilisation, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a facility allowing non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to open Non-Resident Taka Accounts (NRTAs) through Offshore Banking Units (OBUs). The central bank issued a circular...
Awareness meeting to prevent violence against women and children held in Dinajpur
Bashundhara Shuvosangho has organised an awareness meeting in Hakimpur upazila of Dinajpur to prevent violence against women and children and curb child marriage. The meeting was held on Tuesday at Banglahili Pilot School and College, organised by the Hakimpur upazila unit of Bashundhara...
63,783 Bangladeshi Hajis return home from Saudi Arabia
A total of 63,783 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia as of Monday following the completion of this years Hajj on May 26, reports BSS. According to the Hajj Office, 164 return flights have been operated so far by three designated airlines. Of these, Biman Bangladesh...
Bangla QR implementation gets boost through first meeting
The first meeting of the newly formed steering committee for the nationwide implementation of Bangla QR was held on Monday, marking a significant step toward accelerating Bangladeshs transition to a digital economy. The meeting, chaired by Bangladesh Bank Governor and steering committee convener...
Indian media needn't make a fuss about PM’s China visit: Global Times
Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh, will pay an official visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. This will be his first visit to China since taking office, and he will also attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. The packed and substantive...
MV Banglar Joyjatra crosses Strait of Hormuz after months of delay
Bangladesh Shipping Corporations (BSC) vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has finally crossed the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded in the Persian Gulf region for more than three and a half months due to the conflict between the United States and Iran. The vessel successfully passed through the...
Swiss envoy meets Speaker to explore parliamentary collaboration
Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli has praised Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram for his role in making the 13th Parliament effective by earning the confidence of both treasury and opposition benches. The appreciation came when the Swiss envoy paid a courtesy call on the Speaker at...
Bangladesh, Malaysia sign an MoU, exchange two bilateral instruments
Bangladesh and Malaysia on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cultural cooperation and exchanged two bilateral documents following high-level talks between the two countries, led by their respective prime ministers. An MoU on cultural cooperation was signed in the presence of...
Malaysia, Bangladesh eye broader partnership in technology and emerging sectors
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday underscored the need for further expanding cooperation between Malaysia and Bangladesh into new and emerging areas, including artificial intelligence, energy and semiconductors. We are looking at a comprehensive partnership in all fields, not...
Bangladesh retains global no. 2 in inland fish production
Bangladesh has once again secured the second position in global inland capture fisheries production, recording catches of around 1.41 million tonnes in 2024, according to the latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization Food and...
Bangladesh, Malaysia hold bilateral talks in Putrajaya
Bangladesh and Malaysia held bilateral talks in Putrajaya on Monday with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim leading their respective sides. The discussion took place at Perdana Putra, the office of the Malaysian Prime Minister, reports UNB. The Bangladesh...
Tarique, Anwar begin talks to deepen Bangladesh-Malaysia ties
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim began a one-on-one meeting on Monday morning in Putrajaya to further strengthen the close relations between the two countries and deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The closed-door meeting began around 9:30am...
Five Bangladeshis killed in Qatar road accident
Five Bangladeshi youths from Kanaighat upazila of Sylhet were killed in a road accident in Qatar on Sunday. The accident occurred around 10:30 am local time (1:30 pm Bangladesh time) on the Samal Road in Al Shahaniya city. An Indian national was also killed in the incident. The deceased were...
Australia whitewash Bangladesh in T20 series
Australia have whitewashed Bangladesh 3-0 in the three-match T20 series after comfortably chasing a small target of 110 runs in the final match at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram on Sunday. In the third and final T20, Bangladesh were bowled out for 109 runs for 8...