UNB : In a decisive address on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the Bangladesh Police to intensify their efforts...
Day: February 28, 2024
Special Correspondent : The government has announced an increase in power tariffs amidst opposition from various sectors, including the business...
Business Desk : Members of the Supreme Court Bar Association can now pay their regular fees effortlessly through Nagad without...
AFP : New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government said,...
Sports Reporter : The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Tuesday the itinerary for Australia Women’s Cricket team’s tour, which includes three One Day International (ODI) matches and three T20 International (T20I) matches . The ODI series is a part of the 2022-25 ICC Women’s Championship. The tour marks the first meeting in a series between Bangladesh and Australia. The teams have previously only faced each other in ICC events. All the matches will be played at the Sher-e-Bangla National...
Sylhet Bureau : Over 50 doctors from European countries, including the UK, will provide medical services in different areas of Sylhet this week. The information was disclosed during a workshop organised jointly by the Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) and Tafida Raqeeb Foundation today (26 February). The conference on “Advanced Medical Science, Research & Innovation in the 21st Century” was held at Hotel Intercontinental in Dhaka. On the occasion, the European doctors shared their experience, innovation and new research...
IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman emerged as champion in the Elegant International Chess Academy Grandmaster Aspirant 2 Chess Tournament that concluded at Elegant International Chess Academy hall-room in the city’s Uttara on Tuesday. IM Mohammad Fahad Rahman earned six points out of nine matches to clinch the title. FM Panesar Vidant of India became runner-up with the same points. IM Fahad and FM Panesar Vidant’s though collected the same points, but their tie was broken by the number of win games...
Business Desk : Lowering trade cost through easing customs procedure and further improvement in investment climate and skill development were key for Bangladesh to cope with challenges stemming from graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, experts said at a seminar on Monday. They also said that signing free trade agreements with more countries, fetching higher foreign investment and improving the labour rights situation were also vital in this regard. The seminar titled “LDC Graduation of Bangladesh: Challenges and...
Inconsistent policies and regulations have been a persistent thorn in the side of Bangladesh’s export sector, hampering its potential for growth and diversification. This issue again came to the forefront at the recent Sanem Annual Economists’ Conference, where experts emphasized the critical need for sweeping policy reforms to unleash Bangladesh’s full export potential. With an import tariff line standing at a staggering 40 percent, Bangladesh finds itself at a significant disadvantage compared to its regional counterparts like India, Malaysia, and...
Baraigram (Natore) Correspondent : National Statistics Day was celebrated in Baraigram Upazila of Natore. On the day, rally and discussion meeting were held on Tuesday. Upazila Chairman (Acting) Ataur Rahman Ata was present as the chief guest in the discussion meeting organized in the auditorium under the chairmanship of Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Abu Rasel. Assistant Commissioner (Land) Md. Borhanuddin Mithu, Upazila A-League President Abdul Quddus Miaji, Upazila Livestock Officer Dr. Md Amir Hamza were special guests there. Also, Upazila...
Business Desk : The country’s foreign debt service shot up significantly to an annual rate of 45% over the last few months, much of it on account of high interest payments. The government had spent $1.86 billion in the first 7 months (July-Jan) of the current FY24 for repayment to lenders, over $500 million higher than the corresponding period of last FY23, government sources said. They also said that Bangladesh’s debt repayment jumped significantly mainly due to a record-high amount...