Rome: World Food Programme (WFP) Acting Executive Director Carl Skau has reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to mobilizing food aid for 1.3 million Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh, citing the crisis as a top priority for the Rome-based UN agenc…
Rome: Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) Director-General Dr Qu Dongyu has assured continued support to Bangladesh in developing its deep-sea fishing industry and enhancing agricultural exports, particularly in fruits. The commitment came during…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted dry weather with a partly cloudy sky across the country for the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today. “Light rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram divisio…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled a meeting with law enforcement agencies on October 20 to discuss preparations for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election. EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed announced this at a press briefing held at t…
Dhaka: National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer for the northern region, Sarjis Alam, announced today that the NCP has become a crucial political force and will play a decisive role in the forthcoming national elections to help establish a stable …
Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed profound shock and sorrow over injuries and tragic deaths in a devastating fire in a garment factory and chemical warehouse at Shialbari in the city’s Mirpur area. In a condolence message, …
Dhaka: BNP Vice-Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu today declared that the Awami League (AL) has become a part of history and will never be able to return to active politics. “The Awami League is now just a chapter in history. I don’t believe it can return to…
Dhaka: After a shocking home defeat, Bangladesh will look to restore their lost pride when they face hosts Hong Kong China in their Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held today (Tuesday) at Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong…
Khulna: Khulna is widely known for the Sundarbans and its mouthwatering shrimp. But in recent years, the region’s traditional spice chui jhal has been gaining remarkable popularity, bringing new opportunities for locals. Chui jhal, one of the most des…