Bangladesh’s economy could reach $677 billion by 2030, according to a forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During this period, Bangladesh is expected to surpass the economies of countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand in terms of nominal gross domestic product (GDP). The Continue Reading
Emphasizing joint Bangladesh-China partnership in education, technical training and skills development, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin said such cooperation would take the diplomatic relations between the two countries to a new height. He made the remarks at the China-Bangladesh Education Exchange Conference held at Jiangxi Continue Reading
Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, said in his pre-Jumu’ah sermon yesterday that Allah revealed the Holy Quran through the final Prophet, Hazrat Muhammad (S.). Therefore, Muslims must follow the Prophet’s life and teachings and embrace Islam wholeheartedly. He urged people to ensure that business and trade do not make them heedless […]Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit Türkiye in November to attend the upcoming COP climate conference, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said. He made the remarks during a meeting with Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Musa Kulaklayar on the sidelines of the 23rd OIC Special CFM in Jeddah. During the meeting, Bangladesh […]Continue Reading
Border killings continue Sakhawat Hossain No one is being killed in BSF firing in the areas along the Bangladesh-India border through which yaba and Phensedyl are being brought in and taken out. Likewise, no one is being killed in shootings while yaba is being brought in from or taken out to Myanmar. Bangladeshis are being […]Continue Reading
India has clarified its position on the recently signed tripartite ‘Mecca defence pact’ between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan and Bangladesh’s possible joining of the pact. Asked about India’s position on the matter in the context of the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry’s statements on the pact, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said it is closely monitoring […]Continue Reading
Labour market to reopen at prime minister’s request Bangladeshi workers are getting the opportunity to go to Malaysia at zero migration cost. The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has said that Malaysia’s labour market, which had remained closed due to corruption, misgovernance, syndication and irregularities during the fascist regime, is going to Continue Reading
Free surgeries, medicines and glasses distributed Mohsin Raju, Bogura A large section of low-income people cannot receive eye treatment on time due to financial hardship. Many suffer from cataracts and vision problems because of financial constraints. Dr. Zubaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman and vice-president of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, has stood Continue Reading
Travel tax collection reached Tk 2,400 crore in last fiscal year, nearly quadrupled in five years Md. Zahidul Islam Since the shock of the coronavirus pandemic subsided, overseas travel by Bangladeshi citizens has been increasing. At the same time, the map of foreign travel has also changed after Sheikh Hasina fled the country. Until Ms. […]Continue Reading
‘Pre-khutba sermon’ Mufti Abdul Malek, Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, said in his pre-Jumu’ah khutba sermon yesterday that Allah revealed the final Book, the Holy Quran, through the final Prophet (PBUH). We must embrace the Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH) in our faith and creed. We must embrace Islam wholeheartedly. Allah has made the […]Continue Reading





















