Bangladesh
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Final test for reopening Mirpur-10 metro station tomorrow
Oct 9, 2024Tomorrow will be the last test before the much-anticipated Mirpur-10 metro train station, which was severely destroyed by miscreants during the students’ and people’s revolt, reopens. “We will conduct final test for reopening Mirpur -10 metro... -
UN commends Bangladesh’s contribution to peacekeeping missions
Oct 9, 2024Bangladesh has been recognized by the United Nations (UN) for its contributions to various peacekeeping operations around the globe. The praise was expressed during a bilateral meeting between UN Assistant Secretary General for Middle East, Asia,... -
Stranded Bangladeshis asked to register for evacuating Lebanon
Oct 9, 2024The Bangladeshi embassy in Lebanon has requested that any Bangladeshis who are stuck abroad and want to go back home due to the increase in violence in the area register their names. As the government is... -
Tripartite syndication must be prevented to check corruption: TIB
Oct 9, 2024Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman stated today that triangular syndication among politicians, connected but “In the road and highway sectors, policy formulation of development activities, government procurement systems and project implementation processes have been... -
Chief Adviser seeks Spanish cooperation in economic recovery
Oct 9, 2024After years of looting during the overthrown dictatorial administration, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus today encouraged Spain to boost trade and investment in Bangladesh to aid in the country’s economic recovery. When he visited with Gabriel... -
Bangladesh economy to rebound over coming year: HSBC
Oct 8, 2024Frederic Neumann, Chief Asia Economist and Co-Head of Global Research Asia at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited, noted that recent macroeconomic adjustments and strong economic fundamentals will open the door for growth to... -
Dr Sheikh Abdur Rashid made new cabinet secretary
Oct 8, 2024Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid has been named cabinet secretary by the government, with a contract in place.His joining day, October 14, will be the start of his two-year service count. Dr. Sheikh Abdur Rashid was appointed... -
Army chief visits 66 Infantry Division in Rangpur
Oct 4, 2024General Waker-Uz Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, visited the Bangladesh Army’s 66 Infantry Division in Rangpur today. According to a press statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Army Chief gave a speech at... -
Tigresses beat Scotland to snap win-drought in T20WC
Oct 4, 2024In their debut match of the ICC T20 World Cup, Bangladesh’s women’s team defeated Scotland by a margin of 16 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), securing an unlikely triumph. By... -
5 banks provide TK 945cr liquidity support to 4 fragile banks
Oct 4, 2024Five stronger banks, supported by guarantees from Bangladesh Bank (BB), have provided TK 945 crore in liquidity support to four financially troubled banks. According to BB Executive Director and spokesperson Husne Ara Shikha, the five banks—City...
