Dhaka, Moscow pledge closer energy cooperation
Bangladesh and Russia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the energy sector. During a...
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Chelsea sign Rogers from Aston Villa
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that...
Dhaka condemns Houthi naval blockade
Bangladesh on Wednesday strongly condemned the declaration of a naval blockade against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Houthi movement, warning that such actions...
Govt plans to privatise power distribution
The government is planning to privatise electricity distribution at the consumer level in a move aimed at improving accountability, enhancing service quality and strengthening bill...
Messi lands in Argentine hometown after WC defeat
Argentina’s defeated football hero Lionel Messi returned to his hometown on Tuesday after a painful World Cup (WC) final loss. The national squad captain landed...
Low costs alone won’t sustain apparel growth
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry has reached another significant milestone by overtaking China in the US apparel market for the first time in decades. Yet the...
BD passport offers visa-free access to 35 destinations
Bangladeshi passport holders can now travel to 35 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The London-based citizenship...
Modi under pressure as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure has been growing on India’s government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains...
