Malaysia backs Bangladesh’s energy needs
Malaysia has expressed its willingness to strengthen energy cooperation with Bangladesh, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signalling support for supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) through...
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BRICS invite puts Bangladesh in focus
The invitation extended by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his Bangladeshi counterpart, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New...
Bangladesh won’t accept Indian, US dominance: Nahid
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Mohammad Nahid Islam on Tuesday declared that Bangladesh would accept the dominance of neither India nor...
Bangladesh seeks Japan’s support to open by 16 December
Bangladesh has sought Japan’s support to help ensure the third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) becomes operational on Dec. 16, as the government...
Rising risks at 4th-gen, Islamic banks
Bangladesh’s banking sector is facing growing financial stability concerns as full-fledged Islamic banks and fourth-generation private commercial banks grapple with soaring default loans and mounting...
Licence for Ad-Din Hospital reinstated
The government has reinstated the operating licence of Ad-Din Hospital in Moghbazar, Dhaka, nearly two months after it was revoked following the deaths of six...
Shahabuddin has no arrest immunity: NCP
National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary and Member of Parliament Akhter Hossen on Sunday said former President Mohammed Shahabuddin (Chuppu) cannot claim constitutional immunity from...
WHO urges faster hepatitis action in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is among the 10 countries with the highest numbers of people living with hepatitis C, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday, urging...
CEIZ a key outcome of PM’s China visit
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Monday said the groundbreaking of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram marks a significant step...
Construction begins on Chinese economic zone
Construction of the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram’s Anwara officially began on Monday, marking a significant step to attract foreign investment. The...
Energy deficit leaves many vulnerable to heat
Despite achieving near-universal access to electricity, Bangladesh remains highly vulnerable to heat-related deaths because electricity use for cooling remains low, according to a new report...
PM holds talks with editors
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought the cooperation of newspaper editors in the government’s ongoing efforts to formulate a policy aimed at ensuring an...