Bangladesh, China poised for new era with FTA
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh and China are set to open a new chapter in their economic relationship by signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) before...
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No travel ban on Benazir: Hasan
Staff Reporter : The Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud has confirmed that there are no travel restrictions on former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir...
Syed Mansur Mustafa made IFIC bank’s MD
Business Report : Syed Mansur Mustafa has been appointed as the new Managing Director of IFIC Bank PLC. Prior to this appointment, he served as...
IUB students shine at 2024 K-Culture Lover’s Night Talent Show
Entertainment Desk : Students from King Sejong Institute Dhaka 2, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) have clinched first and second prizes in dance and musical performances...
VAT hike for 15 products likely in next FY
Al Amin : The government is considering a significant adjustment in Value-Added Tax (VAT), aiming to raise it to 15 per cent for a range...
Experts slam Rajuk for lack of plans for urban poor
Staff Reporter : The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) has no plans for the urban poor, who constitute 64 percent of the city’s total population, said...
‘Bangladesh needs $876b for climate actions’
City Desk : Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said Bangladesh needs $876 billion to implement its ambitious climate action plans, and...
Pension plight grips educators
Syed Shemul Parvez : In a disheartening narrative that has become all too familiar, pensions for educators in Bangladesh have transformed from a beacon of...
Upazila hospitals lack dengue preparedness
Reza Mahmud : As the dengue season commences, a sense of unease pervades Bangladesh due to the inadequate preparedness of upazila hospitals for testing and...
Relationship between Manik Mia and Bangabandhu
Manik Mia had a significant relationship with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Manik Mia was a close confidant and a trusted ally of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman...
Manik Mia’s death anniv today
Staff Reporter : Today is the 55th death anniversary of legendary journalist Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia. Fearless journalist Manik Miah is the founder of modern...
Breakthrough of 1954
During the tumultuous 1954 elections, Manik Mia’s pen proved mightier than the sword. His eloquent and impassioned articles rallied the masses, contributing significantly to the...