Rajshahi: A visiting Japanese delegation at the Rajshahi University (RU) paid a courtesy call on Vice-Chancellor Professor Faridul Islam today. During this meeting, they discussed the introduction of a Japanese language learning course at RU, and a de…
Dhaka: Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Tuesday claimed that there is no shortage of fertiliser in the country, saying the disorder surrounding its distribution despite adequate stocks is part of a planned conspiracy. ‘There is no proble…
Rajshahi: Katharina Maneke, senior portfolio manager of the German development agency GIZ and Head of the Livable and Inclusive Cities for All (LICA) Project, met and exchanged views with Mahfuzur Rahman Riton, administrator of Rajshahi City Corporati…
Dhaka: Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s (DMP) Mohammadpur station overnight arrested 30 individuals as part of a special anti-crime campaign under its jurisdiction. Mohammadpur police station’s officer said that they netted the 30 people on charges of vari…
Dhaka: The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has filed 1,730 cases against traffic law violators during the last 24 hours in the capital. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the DMP announced in a press release that a total of …
Dhaka: Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, nominated by the ruling BNP as its presidential candidate, has announced his commitment to serve the people even after assuming the presidency. “I never…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the Revenue Conference 2026 as the chief guest at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in the city this morning. The Internal Resources Division of the Ministry of Finance and the Nation…
Dhaka: To boost retail participation in Shariah-compliant financial instruments, Bangladesh Bank has set aside a dedicated 10 percent quota for individual investors in Sukuk bond issuances. The Debt Management Department of the central bank issued a d…
Rajshahi: Discussions were held on creating employment opportunities in Japan for skilled workers from Rajshahi and attracting Japanese investment to the city. The issues came up at a courtesy meeting and exchange of views between Rajshahi City Corpor…