‘Govt committed to sustainable economy’
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said sustainable economic growth would remain the government’s priority, while Chattogram’s business community welcomed the...
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Syed Abdul Hadi
I have voluntarily gone into exile from singing. I have sung many songs in my lifetime. How much more should I sing? Everyone reaches a...
Passport offices hit by organised bribery claims
An investigation has revealed allegations of a deeply entrenched bribery network operating across Bangladesh’s passport offices, with brokers, office staff and officials allegedly involved in...
Ukraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit
NATO’s European members and Canada will pledge to give Ukraine 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid both this year and next at the...
Messi leads Golden Boot race after 20th WC goal
Lionel Messi struck again on Friday, extending his record streak to eight consecutive World Cup (WC) matches with at least one goal as Argentina edged...
‘Strong media key to a robust democracy’
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday underscored the importance of an independent and responsible media, saying a strong democracy depends on a...
Transparency, accountability must be ensured
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury has said no corruption and irregularities in government work will be tolerated under any circumstances. Transparency...
China-Myanmar economic corridor only for nat’l interest: Humayun
Prime Minister’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir said on Saturday that Bangladesh will woo China’s proposed economic corridor with Myanmar for sake of the country’s...
Starmer warns successor he will have to stay on int’l stage
Britain’s outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer warned his probable successor Andy Burnham in an interview released Saturday that he cannot ignore international turmoil and just...
‘Mexico WC legacy must include women beyond the stadiums’
As the World Cup (WC) brings cameras, money, and global celebration to Mexico, former Afghanistan women’s national team Captain Khalida Popal is asking a critical...
Turkey-Bangladesh medical equipment factory launched
Megasan Medical Industries Bangladesh Limited, a medical equipment manufacturing company established through a joint investment between Türkiye and Bangladesh, has officially commenced its operations. The...
Govt now following path of autocracy
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader has said the current government is following the path shown by previous autocratic and fascist regimes, warning that a major...