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Myanmar to start reviewing names of 5.5 lakh Rohingyas soon: Khalilur
Apr 9, 2025Chief Adviser’s High Representative Dr. Khalilur Rahman today said the Myanmar authorities will soon start the process of reviewing the names of 5.5 lakh Rohingyas. He disclosed this information at a press briefing at Foreign Service... -
Prof Yunus seeks greater collaboration with UK in enhancing Bangladesh’s healthcare system
Apr 9, 2025Professor Muhammad Yunus, the chief adviser, called for increased cooperation with the UK today in order to improve Bangladesh’s healthcare system. At the State Guest House Jamuna here, he discussed the significance with Baroness Rosie Winterton,... -
BB to set up around 900cr fund for startup: governor
Apr 7, 2025Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur today said the central bank has taken an initiative to launch a special fund of about Taka 800 crore to Taka 900 crore to support startup, reports BSS. “This fund... -
New Zealand unveils major military overhaul
Apr 7, 2025As part of a significant military makeover announced Monday, New Zealand will increase defense expenditure by billions of dollars on drones, cyber security, and missiles. New Zealand needs to “pull its weight” and increase defense spending... -
US jury orders Chevron pay $745 mn for pollution
Apr 7, 2025Oil tycoon Chevron was condemned by a US jury to pay $745 million for contaminating wetlands close to New Orleans and then neglecting to restore the region. A jury at Pointe a la Hache, in Plaquemines... -
Police constable Riyad honoured with PPM
Apr 7, 2025The coveted “President’s Police Medal (PPM-Service)” was given to police constable Md. Riyad Hossain in recognition of his exceptional efforts to uphold law and order. The award was announced in a notification released on March 27th... -
BNP requests India to reconsider Waqf law
Apr 7, 2025The Indian government was asked today by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to reexamine the Waqf law, which would violate the rights of the country’s Muslim minority. The request was made on behalf of his party... -
German delegation in city to join Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025
Apr 7, 2025From April 6–10, 2025, a German team comprising various business players has arrived in Dhaka for a five-day visit. According to a press release released today by the German embassy in Dhaka, the delegation comprised representatives... -
BIMSTEC maritime transport cooperation agreement to enhance port efficiency
Apr 7, 2025In order to facilitate the flow of goods and services throughout the region, the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agreement on Maritime Transport Cooperation (AMTC) will improve port efficiency, standardize... -
BIMSTEC, IORA sing MoU to address security, dev challenges
Apr 7, 2025The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly address security and developmental challenges in the region...
