Geopolitical significance of Bangladesh highlighted at BIPSS roundtable

Maritime Security Consultant from the UK Spiro Marcandonatos has highlighted the geopolitical significance of Bangladesh and Bangladesh's strategic location between China and India, stressing its importance in the broader geopolitical landscape
29 May 2024, 19:04 PM

Govt for inclusive development: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today reiterated that the Awami League government is dedicated to the socioeconomic development of all citizens, regardless of their religion.
25 May 2024, 14:12 PM

USDA launches $34m ‘Climate Smart Livestock Project’

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) today launched $34 million worth “Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project” to enhance efficiency, promote climate resilience, and foster sustainable innovations in the livestock sector
18 May 2024, 14:06 PM

Looking out for strays

Since a very young age, Anika Islam has been an avid animal lover.
16 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh could earn billions from carbon trade: experts

Bangladesh could earn a few billion US dollars from global carbon trading each year if carbon reduction projects are properly implemented in the country, according to speakers at a discussion.
16 May 2024, 17:56 PM

Europe's most wanted migrant-smuggler 'The Scorpion' arrested

"Scorpion", whose real name is Barzan Majeed, was arrested in the city of Sulaimaniyah at Interpol's request, said security forces spokesperson Salam Abdel Khaleq to AFP.
14 May 2024, 04:53 AM

Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage

The awards, given out at Columbia University, come as the New York college has faced backlash after it called in police to clear out pro-Palestinian protesters.
7 May 2024, 02:18 AM

'Vital to identify problems of our marginalised people'

It is vital to identify the problems of marginalised people and move towards solutions through strategic thinking, eminent economist Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman said at a programme on Tuesday
1 May 2024, 14:40 PM

Biden signs bill to provide new aid for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden today signed legislation authorising desperately needed military aid for Ukraine, saying Washington would begin sending new assistance to Kyiv within hours
24 April 2024, 15:38 PM

Chinese national killed in boiler explosion in Gazipur

A Chinese man was killed in a boiler explosion at a battery factory of Tong Rui Da Industry Ltd in Gazipur's Kashimpur last night
16 April 2024, 20:06 PM

No insurance assets will be usable for owners’ personal loans

Insurers shall not assist company directors, shareholders, their families or other related individuals in obtaining loans from financial institutions by using company assets as collateral, according to a draft amendment to Insurance Act 2010.
16 April 2024, 16:55 PM

Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack

The political pressure to punish Iran creates a thorny problem for the administration: how to deter such attacks in future without escalating regional tensions, raising oil prices or antagonizing China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
16 April 2024, 05:02 AM

Coal-laden cargo vessel sinks in Bhairab in Jashore

A coal-laden cargo vessel has sunk in the Bhairab river near Jashore’s Noapara river port in Abhaynagar upazila.
14 April 2024, 17:33 PM

Alponay Boishakh 1431: Street-art festival organised in 3 locations

A collaborative initiative titled ‘Alponay Boishakh 1431’, has successfully been organised in three different locations in the country.
14 April 2024, 15:13 PM

A family wiped out on Eid day

All three family members, along with two others, died after being struck by the broken mooring line of a passenger launch.
11 April 2024, 17:23 PM

3 killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali

At least three people, including a child, have been killed in separate road accidents in Noakhali's Sadar and Kabirhat upazilas.
10 April 2024, 15:32 PM

‘KNF member’ arrested in Bandarban

Members of the Bangladesh army and police in Bandarban have arrested a suspected member of Kuki Chin National Front (KNF) from Bethelpara area of Ruma upazila of the district.
10 April 2024, 14:20 PM

Husband's slap kills woman in Lalmonirhat

A woman has been killed allegedly by her husband in Aditmari upazila of Lalmonirhat.
10 April 2024, 13:08 PM

Will recoup Tk 1.26cr spent on polls by any means: Natore-1 MP

"Tk 1.26 crore was spent in the election. I'll recoup it by any means. I will engage in this much wrongdoing, and I will not do it again," Natore-1 MP Md Abul Kalam Azad said.
28 March 2024, 11:18 AM

UK court delays decision on Assange's last-ditch extradition appeal bid

Two UK judges yesterday delayed a decision on whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a last-ditch appeal against extradition to the United States, giving Washington three weeks to provide "assurances" in the case
26 March 2024, 11:21 AM
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