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Pope Francis called on Lebanese politicians on Sunday to urgently elect a new president, to get the country’s governing institutions functioning again. “I address an urgent invitation to all Lebanese politicians to elect the president of...

At a roundtable today, stakeholders asked the government to give operational efficiency first priority and implement international-standard services for the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), which is anticipated to open next year. To...

Abdulla Ali Al Hmoudi, the UAE’s ambassador to Bangladesh, stated today that his nation is eager to establish a defence collaboration with Bangladesh and offer its knowledge in ports, logistics, and civil aviation. Additionally, he reiterated...

In honour of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the American Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with the American Film Showcase (AFS), screened the documentary “A Woman’s Place” at the American Centre. According to...

With sincere efforts by different stakeholders, especially the incumbent government, Bangladesh sent 10,58,531 workers overseas and received $ 11.13b in remittance during July-November period. “The trend of overseas employment is satisfactory as 10,58,531 job seekers went abroad...

Today, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and President Mohammed Shahabuddin emphasised the importance of integrating people with impairments into society. In separate statements released today in honour of the 26th National Day of Persons with Disabilities...

According to the White Paper report on the economy of Bangladesh, political extortion, bribery, and inflated budgets have cost the country $14–24 billion (1.61-2.80 lakh crore BDT) of the $60 billion invested in ADP and development...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $24.3 million financing package with Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to establish a grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. As the sole mandated lead arranger, ADB...

In view of the suffering of millions of people who have been displaced by conflict, the UN humanitarian head has appealed for swift international action to solve Sudan’s worsening situation. During a nine-day trip to Sudan...

Following a lightning advance by rebels, Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, announced on Sunday that he will depart Tehran for Damascus to convey a message of support for Syria’s government and military, according to state media....