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First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Apr 18, 2025The country’s first-ever AI-driven design competition, National AI Art-A-Thon, was taken place here with the aim of making AI more representative of Bangladesh’s diverse culture and society. UNDP and Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) organized the event... -
Sri Lanka Unveils Sacred Buddha Relic After 16 Years, Anticipates Historic Pilgrimage
Apr 18, 2025A significant religious event unfolded in Sri Lanka as the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy commenced a 10-day exhibition of a sacred relic believed to be the left canine of Lord Buddha. This marks the... -
US Ambassador to Japan Expresses Strong Optimism Over Trade Deal
Apr 18, 2025The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, has conveyed strong optimism regarding the prospects of a trade agreement between the United States and Japan. His comments follow recent discussions between Japan’s tariffs envoy, Ryosei... -
Bangladesh Commits to Ratify 1992 Water Convention for Transboundary Water Protection
Apr 18, 2025In a significant move, Bangladesh has announced its decision to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (Water Convention) of 1992. This decision was made during a... -
Netflix Surpasses Earnings Expectations in Q1 2025 Amid Economic Uncertainty
Apr 18, 2025Netflix has reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations, attributing its performance to strategic focus amid global economic challenges. The streaming giant announced a profit of $2.9 billion on revenues of $10.5 billion for the first... -
Japan Faces Surge in Rice Prices Amid Rising Core Inflation
Apr 18, 2025Japan is experiencing a significant increase in rice prices, with costs nearly doubling compared to the previous year, as core inflation continues to rise in the world’s fourth-largest economy. Official data released today indicates that consumer... -
IMF Commends Bangladesh’s Economic Recovery Amid Global Challenges
Apr 18, 2025The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with Bangladesh’s recent macroeconomic performance, highlighting significant progress in economic recovery and stability. At a press conference held at Bangladesh Bank headquarters, IMF Mission Chief Chris Papageorgiou commended... -
Bangladesh Government Establishes Committee to Investigate Financial Crimes
Apr 18, 2025The Bangladesh government has announced the formation of a dedicated committee tasked with investigating and initiating legal proceedings against individuals involved in financial crimes. This decision was made during a meeting of the Council of Advisers... -
US Delegation Reaffirms Support for Bangladesh’s Reform Agenda During Meeting with Chief Adviser Yunus
Apr 18, 2025A visiting United States delegation met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna today, reaffirming Washington’s support for the interim government’s reform initiatives. The discussions also encompassed regional matters concerning... -
France Commends ‘Positive Process’ in US-Europe Talks on Ukraine Ceasefire
Apr 18, 2025France has welcomed the ongoing discussions between high-ranking US and European officials regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During the talks held on Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio once again advocated for the US...
