- Eid on Sunday in Saudi Arabia as Shawwal moon sighted
- CA returns home wrapping up China tour
- Myanmar earthquake: Death toll passes 1,600 as search for survivors continues
- Fire service reminds earthquake vulnerability seeking precautions
- Myanmar junta seeks to talk with Dr Yunus
- Restore voting rights as soon as possible: Dulu
- Four killed in mass Russian drone attack in Ukraine
- DOE urges avoidance of single-use plastic, polythene on launches
- Why trials of Hasina, others would take so much time, asks Rizvi
- No metro rail service on Eid day
- Five Eid jamaats to be held at Baitul Mukarram
- Cyber Tribunal withdraws 410 cases
- Scientists explain why Myanmar tremor was so deadly
- Five tallest skyscrapers ever planned
- Trump desire to take Greenland ‘has nothing to do with us’: Putin
- Jamuna Bridge toll: Over Tk3.38cr collected in 24 hours
- We want such a Bangladesh where democracy will have a strong foundation: Annie
- Briton praised for tackling Amsterdam knife attack suspect
- Nat’l Moon Sighting Committee to meet Sunday
- CA leaves Beijing for home
Bangladesh, China sign 9 agreements to strengthen cooperation
Bangladesh and China signed nine agreements today, reinforcing bilateral cooperation across various sectors. The agreements include one on economic and technical cooperation and eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) covering cultural exchanges, literary translation, media collaboration, news...
It's high time to make investment in Bangladesh
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said its high time to make both local and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Bangladesh since things are going in the right direction while the progress is evident day by day, reports BSS. I would say this is the right time. So, please go and invest here ...I am...
Starlink’s first Bangladesh trial to take place on Apr 9
Tech billionaire Elon Musks satellite internet service, Starlink, is set to begin its trial run in Bangladesh on April 9. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), announced the trial at a press conference at the Foreign...
Indonesia expands clean energy, EV cooperation with South Korea
Indonesia is deepening its clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) partnership with South Korea as part of efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 31.89 percent by 2030, reports Antara News. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto met with Dong Choon Kim, Vice President...
BP sells $1B stake in firm linked to TANAP gas pipeline to Apollo
British energy giant BP has agreed to sell a stake in a company invested in the TANAP gas pipeline, which links Azerbaijan and Turkiye, to Apollo Global Management for $1 billion, the two firms announced on Friday. The sale is part of BPs $20 billion disposal program through 2027 as it shifts...
Malaysian police investigate crypto investment scams as 2 victims lose huge
Johor police are investigating two separate online investment scams that led to combined losses of over $21,500 (approximately RM102,024), underscoring the increasing threat of digital fraud in Malaysia, reports the Star. Johor Baru South police chief Asst Comm Raub Selamat revealed that a...
Investor confidence yet to be reclaimed
More than six months have passed since the Interim Government, led by Prof Muhammad Yunus, assumed power following the July Uprising, with the aim of dismantling autocracy and rebuilding Bangladesh. Significant reforms have been introduced across various sectors, including law, justice, parliament,...
Indonesian president inaugurates gold bank service to boost economy
On February 27, 2025, President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, officially inaugurated the Pegadaian Gold Bank Service and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). The event marks a significant development for Pegadaian, a subsidiary of Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), and part of the Ultra Micro Holding group,...
Investments in country’s start-ups plunge by 43%
New investments in the countrys start-ups have dropped significantly in 2024 compared to the previous year due to political volatility, economic uncertainties, and changing global trends. According to a report titled Bangladesh Startup Investments Report 2024: Year In Review, published by...
Target billions of dollars
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) announced the Bangladesh Investment Summit targeting billion-dollar foreign investment. This summit will be held in the second week of April next. The summit is being organized to attract foreign investors to invest in Bangladesh. Efforts are...
Dalton Investments demands resignation of Fuji Media advisor Hisashi Hieda
U.S. investment fund Dalton Investments has intensified its pressure on Fuji Media Holdings, demanding the resignation of Executive Managing Advisor Hisashi Hieda. In a letter to the companys board on Monday, the fund criticized Fuji Medias handling of the recent scandal involving television...
Behind $500 billion AI data center plan, US startups jockey with big techs
This week, a major announcement by former President Donald Trump about a $500 billion private-sector investment to build AI data centers has spotlighted the emerging role of nimble cloud computing startups. These smaller firms are carving out a niche in an industry long dominated by tech giants,...
Gas, electricity key to foreign investment in economic zones
The success of Bangladeshs economic zones is deeply tied to the availability of critical infrastructure such as gas and electricity. The past ousted governments approach to economic zoning was marred by uncoordinated planning and ambitious goals, which ceased to function to ensure simultaneous...
Foreign investors allege investment hurdles in Bangladesh
Representatives of foreign companies have put the problems of investment in Bangladesh before the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus while having a meeting. In response, the CA said that he has ordered to bring all the companies under one umbrella to attract foreign...
EIB VP to visit Dhaka for Bangladesh-EU cooperation talks
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Nicola Beer is set to visit Dhaka tomorrow (Jan 7) for a three-day trip to review existing partnerships, discuss various issues and explore expanded investment cooperation with the Interim Government. The EIB, owned by the 27 EU member states, is the...
Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector
The Telecommunications sector of Bangladesh is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles that demand immediate attention. The sector faces numerous obstacles deterring investment, according to industry experts, the challenges include fragmented licensing frameworks, restrictive regulations,...
Commerce adviser seeks investment from Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in UK
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has stressed the role of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the UK in strengthening commercial ties between the two and urged them to invest in Bangladesh, reports UNB. He said: Invest in Bangladesh and contribute to the countrys development. Your role is vital in...
CA’s envoy urges British entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh
Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday urged British entrepreneurs, including Bangladeshi-origin investors, to capitalise on Bangladeshs widespread reforms designed to attract foreign direct investment, reports UNB. We are open for business. We are keen...
Investment friendly environment must be created
Abdul Awal Mintoo, Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former President of FBCCI, said there is a huge gap between peoples expectations and its fulfillment. Inequality exists in every sector, including education, healthcare, and food, he said, adding: To reduce this,...
People not confident in investment due to lack of trust
Politicians and businessmen emphasis on election to create a stable situation as they think people are not confident of investing across sectors due to the uncertainty. Speakers made these statements while addressing a round table conference at Bashundhara City Conference Hall in capital titled...