Rajshahi to get a river port to boost trade with India
A river port is going to be set up in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi district within a month, aiming to ease transportation of goods through waterways with India. Goods will…
Pak high commissioner meets FBCCI president
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Ahmed Siddiqui on Monday paid a courtesy call on Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) President Sheikh Fazle Fahim. The meeting…
Dhaka, Thimphu hopeful of signing PTA soon
Bangladesh and Bhutan have planned to sign a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) soon to deepen trade ties between the two countries. The issue was discussed when newly-appointed Bhutanese Ambassador Rinchen…
2.5 kg gold bars seized in Chuadanga
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Monday seized eight gold bars, weighing a combined 2.5 kg from Chakulia in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga district. Tipped off, a team of…
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 1637 new cases, 21 deaths
Bangladesh has recorded 21 more deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours until Monday morning , pushing up the fatalities to 5681. Health authorities also reported 1,637 new cases, taking the…
Rohingya Atrocities: Netherlands for ensuring justice through ICJ
The Netherlands has reiterated its commitment to help ensure justice and accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas by the Myanmar authorities. Foreign Minister of the Netherlands Stef Blok in…
Sarathi- Progress through Financial Inclusion: Knowledge Sharing Event held
An online webinar titled “Sarathi- Progress through Financial Inclusion: Knowledge Sharing Event” was held in the city on Monday. Hosted by Swisscontact Bangladesh, the webinar focused on the project’s experience,…
Finish RNPP housing graft probe in 6 months: HC
The High Court on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to complete investigations into three graft cases filed over the purchase of furniture and other household items for Green City housing…