Tarique hails Shahidul’s role
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has lauded renowned photojournalist and human rights defender Shahidul Alam for joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, a...
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President Xi greets BD on 50 years of diplomatic ties
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh and China have marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, highlighting a partnership built on mutual respect, trust, and long-standing...
ADB pulls back $408m over dev projects
Staff Reporter : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to cancel or reallocate around $408 million from slow-moving projects in Bangladesh this year, due to...
ROAD SAFETY CONCERNS MOUNT: 417 killed, 682 injured in Sept road crashes nationwide
Staff Reporter : At least 417 people, including 49 students, were killed and 682 others injured in 446 road accidents across Bangladesh in September, while...
Keokradong hill reopens after 3 years, draws tourists attention
Staff Reporter : Keokradong, one of Ruma Upazila’s prime tourist attractions in Bandarban, has reopened to visitors after being closed for three years due to...
Weak investment climate: Banks awash with idle liquidity
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Following a severe liquidity crunch throughout 2024, Bangladesh’s banking sector is now witnessing the opposite scenario — a surge in idle...
World supports BD’s democratic transition: Fakhrul
Staff Reporter : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the international community stands firmly behind Bangladesh’s democratic transition through elections.“The entire...
From commerce to security: Dhaka and Ankara aim to redefine their strategic partnership
NN ONLINE: Bangladesh and Turkey are set to convene their fourth Foreign Secretary-level meeting in Dhaka on October 7, with goals to deepen political,...
22-day hilsa fishing ban in Bangladesh begins today
NN ONLINE: Hilsa fishing is banned across Bangladesh’s rivers and marine waters for 22 days, from midnight on 4 October, to protect hilsa during...
Debate grows on how to enforce July Charter reforms
Abu Jakir : The future of Bangladesh’s political transition is increasingly tied to one document: the July Charter. Drafted after last year’s mass uprising, the...
India, China to resume direct flights after 5 years
AFP : India and China will resume direct flights between their two countries this month after a five-year suspension, officials said, with bookings opening on...
BD workers happy arriving Baghdad
Staff Reporter : After long paws of seven years, Bangladeshi workers have once again set foot on the soil of oil-rich Iraq. The first group...