Dhaka: Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid today said that green chili prices are expected to return to a tolerable level within the next two to five days as the government begins imports from tomorrow to boost market supply. “The import of g…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced its key policy rate (repo rate) by 50 basis points to 9.50 percent from 10 percent, aiming to boost private sector credit flow, spur investment, and accelerate economic recovery and employment generation. T…
Dhaka: Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his wife and mother-in-law in the capital’s Kalabagan area following a family dispute. Md. Hridoy, also known as Shipon, 30, was apprehended hours after the incident, while police also recovered …
Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam today announced that the government aims to increase the tourism sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 6-7 percent. This initiative is part of a broader effort t…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting innovators, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs, stating that young innovators must lead Bangladesh’s journey towards a technology-driven future. “Yo…
Dhaka: University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof Dr Mamun Ahmed today called for promoting tolerance, free thinking, morality, and justice in higher education to help reduce social unrest, inequality, and corruption. Speaking at the closing cer…
Bogura: A nationwide artificial intelligence (AI) training programme has been launched under the Department of Youth Development’s project titled “Skills Development of IT-Knowledgeable Youths through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology” to enhanc…
Dhaka: Commissioner of Rajshahi Division, Dr. A.N.M. Bazlur Rashid, emphasized the importance of building resistance against corruption starting from the family unit. He noted that instilling values of honesty, morality, and responsibility in children…
Dhaka: State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. M A Muhit today emphasized the importance of establishing internationally certified diagnostic laboratories in Bangladesh to alleviate the burden on patients seeking medical treatment abroad and …