Day: October 1, 2024
US keen to invest in Bangladesh’s fisheries, livestock sectors
The United States (US) has assured Bangladesh of making investment in the fisheries and livestock sectors.
“The US is interested to help develop Bangladesh’s fisheries and livestock sectors and invest there,” said US chargé d’affaires here Helen LaFa…
JPC managing committee member Shimanta Khokon passes away
Shimanta Khokon, managing committee member of Jatiya Press Club (JPC) and News Editor of NTV, died at his residence in city’s Chamelibagh area today.
He was 51.
Shimanta Khokon was sick for long.
He is survived by wife, a son and a daughter.
He wi…
Floodwater continues receding in Brahmaputra basin
Floodwater continued receding from the inundated low-lying and riverine char areas further improving flood situation in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today.
Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) Officials said wate…
Palestine seeks Bangladesh’s support in int. platforms
Palestine Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef S.Y. Ramadan today expressed deep gratitude for Bangladesh’s longstanding support to his country in the international platforms and sought for continued support in future.
He sought the support when he called…
Govt declares 3km around HSIA silent zone
The government today announced ‘horn-free zone’ the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and ‘Silent Zone’ the 3-kilometer area stretching from La Méridien hotel to the Scholastica campus in Uttara aimed at reducing noise pollution.
Environm…
Govt declares 3km around HSIA silent zone
The government today announced ‘horn-free zone’ the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and ‘Silent Zone’ the 3-kilometer area stretching from La Méridien hotel to the Scholastica campus in Uttara aimed at reducing noise pollution.
Environm…
CID to start money laundering charge inquiry against Pani Jahangir
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has decided to start inquiry into the allegation of money laundering against Jahangir Alam, who identified him as personal assistant of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Jahangir, who was popularly known…
IMF lauds Bangladesh’s efforts to overcome economic challenges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Bangladesh’s measures, taken by the interim government, to overcome economic challenges due to the recent turbulence and major floods.
“In response to the challenging circumstances, the authorities’ e…