Dhaka: A three-member US delegation, led by US Ambassador in Dhaka Brent T Christensen, today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defense Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam. The meeting took place in the Defense Adviser’s offic…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh and Russia are working to substantially expand manpower cooperation, with Dhaka proposing an increase in the number of Bangladeshi workers in Russia from the current nearly 10,000 to 100,000 within the next year. Foreign Ministe…
Dhaka: DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) on Tuesday welcomed the decision to withdraw the long-standing floor price on shares of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC and Beximco Ltd, expressing gratitude to newly appointed Bangladesh Securities and Ex…
Dhaka: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved eight development projects involving an estimated cost of Tk 2,266.41 crore. The approval was made during an ECNEC meeting chaired by Prime Minister and ECNEC …
Dhaka: Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has fallen short of targets in the 2024-25 fiscal year, while the shortfall continues into the 2025-26 fiscal year amid various economic and structural challenges. Replying to a scripted…
Chattogram: Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Zahidul Islam Miah stated, “Village courts represent a successful initiative aimed at delivering judicial services to rural population in a manner that is easily accessible, swift, and cost-effe…
Bagerhat: A total of 80 goats, along with goat food and essential medicines, has been distributed among 20 registered fishermen in Fakirhat Upazila of Bagerhat, with each receiving four goats. This initiative aims to create alternative employment oppo…
Dhaka: Sheikh Ruhul Amin, a social worker and philanthropist, has been elected as the director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following a direct voting process conducted on Saturday. His election has sparked joy across social, cultural, and pro…
Dhaka: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) is underway with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting began on Tuesday morning at the Public Administration Conference Room of the Cabinet Division…