Dhaka: Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muqtadir emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to economically empower women by broadening livelihood opportunities and enhancing technical education. Speaking at a prog…
Dhaka: Bangladesh has secured the lowest tariff rate of 10 percent under a new US trade measure, helping the country retain a competitive edge over major apparel-exporting rivals, including China, Vietnam, and Thailand. The US government announced the…
Dhaka: Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman today sought the Philippines’ support, as the current ASEAN chair, for Bangladesh’s bid to become a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of the regional bloc. He made the request during a bilateral meeting with Philipp…
Dhaka: The Government of Bangladesh and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a groundbreaking agreement to implement a £1.125 million European Union-funded project. This initiative aims to bolster climate mobility governance,…
Dhaka: Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen today praised the reform measures introduced by the new government of Bangladesh as the two countries discussed ways to further deepen bilateral cooperation. He made the remarks during a bilateral meet…
Oskemen: International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh defeated Candidate Master Nurassyl Primbetov of Kazakhstan in the Oskemen Open Masters Chess Tournament, which is being held in Oskemen, Kazakhstan. He has scored two points from three …
Dhaka: State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr Sheikh Faridul Islam has announced a phased initiative to deliver water tanks to every house in coastal areas to collect rainwater and address the drinking water crisis.
According t…
Dhaka: In line with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s election pledge, free medical services have already been launched for low-income and marginalised residents of the Korail, Sattala, and Bhashantek slums under the Dhaka-17 constituency. Beneficiaries…
Dhaka: Five more children have died with suspected measles in the past 24 hours across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the number of suspected measles cases reco…