Brisbane: Emeritus Professor Dr Shahjahan Khan, OAM, a Bangladeshi-origin academic and community leader, was formally invested with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) at a ceremony in Brisbane today. The medal was presented by Queensland Governor Dr J…
Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has called for increased French investment in Bangladesh, emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation in key sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, space technology, and pharmac…
Dhaka: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Ministry of Housing and Public Works and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to ensure preservation, maintenance, and proper management of the Dhanmondi playground, popularly known a…
Dhaka: The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, is organising a cultural evening titled “Nazrul Sandhya” commemorating the 50th death anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam at Chhayanaut Auditorium in Dhaka on Thursday. The…
Chapainawabganj: The paramilitary force Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized an Indian truck and smuggled goods worth Tk 3.07 crore in separate drives in Chapainawabganj. The seized goods included 708 pieces of Indian truck parts, five Benarasi sarees…
Dhaka: The government is emphasising public-private partnerships and increased investment to transform Bangladesh’s tourism potential into a planned, sustainable, and internationally competitive industry, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduz…
Dhaka: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended two individuals believed to be part of a human trafficking syndicate tied to the tragic deaths of eight Bangladeshi nationals. These individuals perished when a boat, on its way to Ita…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday extended a warm reception to four Bangladeshi Hafizs who triumphed at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition held in Saudi Arabia. He emphasized the government’s commitment to recognizi…
Dhaka: A daylong workshop on HIV and human rights is set to be held for legal aid officials in the capital on September 19. Training Wing-1 of the Law and Justice Division issued a notification today, announcing the event titled “Orientation on HIV an…