Iran proposes Hormuz reopening in 7days
Iran says it has put forward a plan to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, as Qatar passes messages...
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Fuel price hike strains Sylhet’s essential goods market
The recent fuel price hike has pushed up transportation costs in Sylhet, with higher freight charges contributing to rising prices of vegetables and other essential...
Dhaka, Stockholm commit to bolster pry healthcare
Both Bangladesh and Sweden governments, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), have reaffirmed their collective commitment to bolstering the role of midwives...
China’s Education Model Could Transform Bangladesh’s Human Resources
A recent initiative by Bangladesh’s Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon has revived an old question in my mind: how can education...
DNCC tested wrong mosquito for 5yrs
For the past five years, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has been conducting its mosquito eradication programs to combat dengue by testing insecticides on Culex...
‘Global action key to tackle sea-level rise’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday issued a powerful call for urgent, coordinated global action to confront the existential threat of rising seas, warning that...
Malaysia sees job prospects for Bangladeshi IT workers
Malaysia’s information and communication technology sector has a significant shortage of skilled professionals, creating substantial job opportunities for trained Bangladeshi workers, Malaysian Deputy Finance Minister...
Leather, footwear industry roadmap to be prepared
The government is preparing a comprehensive and actionable roadmap aimed at identifying systemic bottlenecks facing Bangladesh’s leather and footwear industry, tapping into the expanding domestic...
Engineer transferred, ACC begins probe
Basail Upazila Engineer Kazi Fattahur Rahman of Tangail has been transferred with immediate effect following allegations that bamboo was used instead of reinforcing rods during...
Boeing deal targets stronger global air connectivity: Biman
Biman Bangladesh Airlines today said its agreement to acquire 11 more Boeing aircraft is part of a comprehensive long-term strategy to strengthen Bangladesh’s international air...
Muktadir urges for integrated plan to cut time
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday called for an integrated action plan involving all trade-related agencies to simplify export-import cargo clearance procedures, upgrade logistics...
Litton sets sights on Asian Games Gold, Olympics
Bangladesh men’s cricket team regularly play bilateral series and participate in tournaments like the World Cup or the Asia Cup. However, this time, Litton and...