Bangladesh

The newly constructed Akhaura-Agartala dual gauge railway will be inaugurated on November 1, creating new trade potentials between Bangladesh and India. The experimental train started its journey with empty container from Gangasagar railway station of Akhaura...

In the Holey Artisan attack case, the High Court remitted the death sentences of seven militants to life in prison. The decision was rendered today by the Justice Shahidul Karim and Justice Md. Mostafizur Rahman bench....

The Turkish embassy in this country has dutifully commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic, expressing appreciation and honoring Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the country’s founder. On Sunday, the embassy organized a gathering in a...

Renowned youth-led climate advocacy group YouthNet for Climate Justice is unwavering in its demand for a fair and just Loss and Damage Fund. The group highlights the necessity of a human rights-based strategy and the active...

Saleemul Huq, 71, a well-known specialist on climate change and the director of the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), passed away on Saturday night at his Dhaka home. A family source claims that...

The American Alumni Association (AAA), a group of American college and university graduates in Bangladesh, has recognized exceptional American alumni for their enormous contributions to Bangladesh’s development. On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the award ceremony was...

In Belgium, three loan and grant agreements totaling EUR 407 million were signed by Bangladesh, the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the European Commission (EC) to promote the country’s renewable energy sector. At the European Commission...

While Mahmudullah displayed bravery and experience to score his third World Cup century, Bangladesh once again gave up a pitiful amount of runs, losing to South Africa by 149 runs on Tuesday at Wankhede Stadium in...

On Sunday, the owners’ representatives suggested raising their minimum compensation to Tk 10400 from Tk 2,400, while the representatives of the ready-made garment workers sought a minimum salary of Tk 20,400 per month. On Sunday, Liakat...

Today marked the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy (EMK) Center’s new facility in the city’s Gulshan neighborhood by US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas. The EMK Center is a collaborative endeavor between the US Embassy...