Huge export potential exists Mohsin Raju, from Bogura Poultry farming has become a major hub in the 16 districts of the northern Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, long known as the country’s agricultural heartland. Thousands of small and large farms have grown across Bogura, Pabna, Continue Reading
A court has sent Ms. Mosa. Maksuda Islam, wife of Mr. Gazi Nazrul Islam, Member of Parliament for Satkhira-4, to jail in a case accusing her of abetting the suicide of his second wife. After a one day remand, the accused Ms. Maksuda Akter was produced in court yesterday, Tuesday, where Mr. Mohammad Salauddin, Inspector […]Continue Reading
Mr. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, France’s Ambassador to Dhaka, has said France does not follow a policy of pressuring its bilateral partners. He said Paris wants to work with Bangladesh on a partnership basis rather than force it to make any particular decision. He also said Bangladesh will never be forced to choose sides between Europe and […]Continue Reading
Expressing deep concern over the severe deterioration of law and order in the country, leaders of several Islamic parties have strongly urged the government to reduce the prices of petrol, kerosene and other fuels and ensure the safety and security of people and their property. In separate statements on Tuesday (September 22), the leaders strongly […]Continue Reading
Bangladesh has embarked on a historic journey on the world stage as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived in New York on a five-day visit to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Prime Minister arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport at 6:20pm local time on Monday on a Turkish Airlines […]Continue Reading
If Bangladesh builds an integrated tolling system using the best available technology, toll collection will become fast, transparent and effective, says Mr. Mohammad Abdur Rouf. Eklas Haque The country’s transport network has gained several mega projects in recent years, including the Padma Bridge, the Dhaka Elevated Expressway, the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway and Continue Reading
President Mr. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for giving special importance to technology, engineering and technical education that suits job markets at home and abroad. He made the call yesterday, Tuesday afternoon, at Bangabhaban, when a delegation from Pabna University of Science and Technology, led by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Abul Hasnat Mohammad Shamim, Continue Reading
The decision to increase fuel oil prices by Tk20 per litre has caused severe hardship for ordinary people across the country. The impact has been felt in transport, agriculture, fisheries, industry and the market for essential commodities. Farmers are worried about rising irrigation costs, while middle- and low-income people are facing greater pressure as their […]Continue Reading
President of the United Nations General Assembly Dr Khalilur Rahman has said Gaza has been reduced to rubble due to a lack of necessary assistance and protection. The death toll from the ongoing bloody war in Gaza has surpassed 70,000, including thousands of innocent children. The entire Gaza Strip has been reduced to rubble due […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who is in New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held separate sideline meetings with Bhutanese Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and Maldivian Vice President Uz. Hussain Mohamed Latheef at the UN Headquarters. During the separate meetings on Tuesday, they discussed ways to further strengthen […]Continue Reading






















