Meghna Bank joins Tk3,000cr agri refinance scheme
Meghna Bank PLC has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank to participate in its Tk3,000 crore refinance scheme. The scheme aims to increase agricultural production...
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Janmashtami celebrated in Ishwardi
Janmashtami, marking the birth of Lord Krishna, was celebrated in Ishwardi amid a festive atmosphere and through various programmes. Marking the day, a colourful Mangal...
Sundarbans reopens doors to tourists
The Sundarbans will be opened to tourists from Tuesday. After being closed for three months, the World Heritage-listed Sundarbans, the green heart of Bengal, will...
‘Reviving culture our master plan’
Rezauddin Stalin, director general of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy spoke to The New Nation about the Academy’s administrative situation, cultural progs, preservation of indigenous traditions,...
Raising Bangladesh’s Tax-to-GDP Ratio: A Reform Agenda
Following the 2024 student-led uprising, the interim government headed by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus started a mass reform campaign in various fiscal and administrative...
Nepal steps up relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods: UN
Nepal is stepping up relief and recovery efforts following last week’s devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, while rescue teams continue searching for survivors,...
Brazilian Caique de Silva joins Kings
After overcoming 14 bans imposed by FIFA, Bashundhara Kings have made a triumphant return to the transfer market. Despite losing a host of domestic and...
Relief for some, pressure for many
For 1.46 million government employees, the new pay scale brings a long-awaited boost in income. For millions of private-sector and informal workers, however, the story...
Tens of thousands protest across Spain over Ceuta border crisis
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Spain on Wednesday to protest the ongoing humanitarian and border crisis in Ceuta, demanding urgent...
Tara Davis ‘lucky to be alive’ after car crash
Olympic long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall says she is “lucky and blessed to be alive” after being involved in a car crash. The 27-year-old American...
Geopolitics, imperialism and Bangladesh: Lessons from History
Geopolitics is a vast and complex subject involving geography, economics, military power, diplomacy and the strategic interests of nations. I am not a geopolitical expert;...
Egypt, China mark 70 years of diplomatic ties as relations deepen
Egypt and China are marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year, celebrating a partnership that has expanded considerably since Cairo became the first...