December2024
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Two-day Bangladesh-US bilateral military dialogue begins at Hawaii tomorrow
Dec 11, 2024Tomorrow, the United States of America (USA) ’11th Bangladesh-US Bilateral Military Dialogue’ will take place on Hawaii Island for two days. According to an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement this evening, a delegation from Bangladesh would... -
Japan to continue support to Bangladesh’s reform
Dec 11, 2024Japan will support Bangladesh’s ongoing reform, and its investors would continue to stay beside Bangladesh to help boost the country’s economy. Outgoing Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori said as he paid the farewell call on... -
Canada’s Trudeau survives third no-confidence vote
Dec 11, 2024On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration escaped a third motion of no confidence in as many months, which was introduced by his primary Tory opponent. To reject the resolution 180-152, the New Democratic Party... -
ADB approves $100m addl support for infrastructural development
Dec 11, 2024Today, the Asian projects Bank (ADB) authorised an extra loan of US$100 million to help Bangladesh’s public-private partnerships (PPP) fund vital infrastructure projects. “This project will enable Bangladesh to catalyze private sector financing, reduce pressure on public... -
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
Dec 11, 2024The cricket board praised Jonathan Trott’s “significant contributions” and announced that the former England batsman will continue to lead Afghanistan in 2025 after leading a historic season. The 43-year-old South African was linked to the England... -
CA’s High Representative seeks Qatar’s strong support for Rohingya repatriation
Dec 11, 2024Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the Chief Adviser’s High Representative for Rohingya Issues and Priority Affairs, has called on Qatar to provide strong assistance in enabling the Rohingyas’ return to their own Myanmar. According to a press release... -
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in November
Dec 11, 2024China’s consumer inflation rate decreased in November, according to government statistics released Monday, as the world’s second-largest economy continues to see low demand. The nation is struggling with low domestic demand, a lingering real estate crisis,... -
Operations of Economic Census launched
Dec 11, 2024Yesterday marked the start of the nation’s fourth economic census, which aims to provide a detailed understanding of the structural changes in the economy over time. Using a totally computerised technology, the census will be carried... -
US Embassy delegation meets DMP Commissioner
Dec 11, 2024Today, Commissioner SM Sajjat Ali of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) received a courtesy call from a delegation from the US Embassy. The Police Commissioner was given a courtesy call at the DMP Headquarters here by... -
BFIU seeks account details of Hasina, Rehana from banks
Dec 11, 2024The deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her younger sister Sheikh Rehana’s account data have been requested by the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) from banks. The anti-money laundering organisation has also requested information about the...
