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Bangladesh-China trade could drop to 24 hours via Myanmar corridor
Bangladesh can potentially transport goods to China within 24 hours by road if it joins the China-Myanmar economic corridor, Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after attending a workshop and reception for newly...
Shakib Khan’s ‘Agun’ finally set for release after seven years
The movie Agun starring Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan, which was stuck for various reasons for seven long years, is finally moving towards release, reports Daily Sun. The film, which began production in 2019, had generated considerable curiosity among audiences. According to the makers, if...
Govt appoints Abdun Naser Khan as Industries Secretary
Textiles and Jute Secretary Abdun Naser Khan has been transferred to the Ministry of Industries as its new secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Tuesday (June 9). The order, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Jeti Prue on behalf of the...
Aamir Khan fixed marriage date with Gauri Spratt
61 years old Bollywood star Aamir Khan was getting married to his girlfriend Gauri Spratt on July 5. The actor has himself confirmed it. Speaking to Variety, Aamir shared, Im currently traveling in the US. The news about the marriage is true. Its on July 5, reports The Indian Express. The...
ICC's Karim Khan suspended over claims of sexual misconduct
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, was suspended from duty with immediate effect the courts governing body announced late Monday. Khans suspensions comes after an 18-month probe into an aides accounts of sexual misconduct by the prosecutor. In reaction...
Govt plans industrial byproducts’ reuse for sustainably: Minister
Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday told parliament that the government planned to promote expanded reuse of industrial byproducts through their conversion into commercially viable products as part efforts to promote sustainable industrialization, reports BSS. Various...
Shakib Khan and Bubly blessed with a baby girl
Putting an end to months of speculation, popular actress Shobnom Bubly has finally shared joyful news with her fans. The actress announced that she and megastar Shakib Khan have welcomed a baby girl into their family. According to Bubly, their daughter, named Sharlin Khan, was born on 11 May...
Muktadir emphasizes effective solutions and research for litchi preservation
Emphasizing effective solutions and research for litchi preservation, Commerce, Industry, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, MP, on Friday said that Bangladeshi farmers are capable of ensuring food security by leading from the front and overcoming any challenge, reports BSS....
Government appoints Masud Khan as BSEC chairman
The government has appointed Masud Khan, Group CEO of Crown Cement PLC, as chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). The Ministry of Finance issued a notification on Thursday regarding his appointment to the post for four years. According to an official...
Crocodile of Khanjahan Ali shrine shifted to wildlife centre
The crocodile of the pond of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) shrine in Bagerhat was shifted to the Khulna Wild Life Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Khulna on Wednesday for quarantine, reports BSS. Talking to the media, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Khulna Wild Life Rescue and...
Defaulted loans increased by Tk 31,488 crore in three months
Default loans in the banking sector have increased by Tk 31,488 crore over the past three months, according to the latest report of Bangladesh Bank (BB). The report shows that at the end of December, total default loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 557,216 crore. By the end of March, the...
Shaheed Zia lays economic base of modern Bangladesh through politics of dev
BNP Standing Committee Member Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan said after independence, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman had established war-ravaged and democracy-deprived Bangladesh on a strong economic foundation. It was Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, who also introduced the politics of development and...
Govt aims to turn leather industry into export-oriented sector: Minister
Industries, Commerce and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Friday said the government aims to transform the countrys leather industry into a stronger export-oriented sector by ensuring proper preservation and use of sacrificial animal hides. Speaking to reporters after...
Islami Bank chairman Zubaidur resigns
Professor M Zubaidur Rahman resigned as chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Sunday, reports UNB. He submitted his resignation letter to Bangladesh Bank, according to central bank sources. The banks Managing Director Md Omar Faruk Khan, who was also on leave, reportedly submitted his...
Govt ready to support skilled human resource development: Commerce Minister
Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government is ready to extend necessary support for the development of skilled human resources, export capacity and the countrys international image. He made the remarks while meeting a delegation of the...
Free Wi-Fi launched at Hazrat Shahjalal Int’l Airport
Free high-speed Wi-Fi service was officially launched at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sunday. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam inaugurated the service on Sunday afternoon. From now on, passengers arriving at the airport will be able to use high-speed internet...
Aamir Khan returned to cricket-based cinema after 25 years
Bollywood star Aamir Khan is set to return to a cricket-centric film nearly 25 years after the success of Lagaan, reuniting once again with director Ashutosh Gowariker. Lagaan, released in 2001, became one of Indian cinemas most celebrated sports dramas, blending cricket with the struggle...
‘Govt moves strategically to dismantle market syndicates’
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government is moving strategically to dismantle syndicates in the market for essential commodities and is planning to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) into the supply management system. He made the remarks while inaugurating the...
Industries to be expanded further to reduce unemployment: Minister Muktadir
Industries Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir has said the government plans to expand industrialisation across the country to create employment opportunities and reduce unemployment, reports UNB. He made the remarks on Saturday while visiting the Thakurgaon BSCIC Food Processing Industrial Estate....
Zayed Khan, Nusraat Faria to light up gala night in Dubai
A touch of star power is set to illuminate Dubais real estate scene this May, as Bangladeshi actor Zayed Khan and screen favourite Nusraat Faria headline a glittering gala night in the city. The event, scheduled for May 17 at the Crowne Plaza Dubai, is part of an international real estate sales...
Bangladesh seeks WB support for human capital, trade capacity building
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday emphasized that, alongside infrastructure development, Bangladesh must place greater focus on human capital and institutional capacity building to strengthen its competitiveness in the global trade arena. He made the remarks during a...
Govt wants to enhance Ctg port efficiency to cut business costs: Minister
Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government aims to enhance the efficiency of Chattogram Port to reduce business costs and create an investment-friendly environment ahead of LDC graduation. He made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a seminar jointly organized by...
Irrfan Khan-Vidya Balan’s “The Last Tenant” shot in 2000 finally releases
The Last Tenant, a movie featuring Irrfan Khan long before he became one of Indias most versatile stars but remained unreleased, has finally been made available on YouTube by its makers, reports Firstpost. Written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, the 43-minute movie featured Irrfan alongside...
Edible oil prices must reflect global market changes: Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir assured the public on Sunday that the government is working diligently to stabilize the supply of edible oil in the country. While visiting markets in Karwan Bazar, he confirmed that the supply situation has significantly improved, but price adjustments...
Govt actions align with public expectations: Commerce Minister
Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the current governments activities reflect the expectations and aspirations of the people. He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting Sylhet District Stadium on Friday, where preparations are...
Workers are the nation's builders: Moyeen Khan
BNP Standing Committee member and Narsingdi-2 lawmaker Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan on Friday described workers as the true builders of the nation and the driving force behind Bangladeshs development, reports UNB. He made the remarks while addressing a May Day rally organised by the Jatiyatabadi Sramik...
Shakib Khan in new avatar as singer in Rockstar with 10 songs
Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan is set to appear in a completely new avatar in the upcoming film Rockstar, directed by Azman Russo. The project is being developed as a musical film featuring at least 10 songs. All the songs in Rockstar have been written and composed by young artiste Ahmed Hasan...
Jute mills to be leased under private management, says Minister
Bangladeshs Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced in parliament that the government plans to reopen closed state-owned jute mills through leasing to private management. In a statement during the parliamentary session yesterday, Muktadir revealed that the leasing process for...