Singapore: In a push to bolster economic ties and attract foreign investments, Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed Islam, has reaffirmed the country’s openness to investment from around the world. Addressing a gathering of Ban…
Dhaka: The High Court on Tuesday commenced the hearing concerning the death reference and appeal related to the heinous rape and murder of eight-year-old Asiya in Magura. The session is being presided over by the HC bench of Justice Bhishmadev Chakrab…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh needs a combination of immediate measures and medium- to long-term strategies to address its worsening energy crisis while ensuring that energy shortages do not hamper economic growth, energy expert Prof M Tamim has said.
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Dhaka: Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am Tuesday, raising the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 880 this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) classi…
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged full support to foreign investors looking to invest in Bangladesh, emphasizing the country’s conducive investment climate. This assurance came during a meeting with a delegation from the American…
Hatirjheel: Four members of an organised robbery gang were arrested while allegedly preparing to rob a house near Hatirjheel in the capital on Tuesday, police said. The arrestees were identified as Md Rakib, 32, Md Rashedul Howlader, 27, Md Zubayer Is…
Bangladesh: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Polish fashion retailer LPP S.A. have jointly issued a statement to address an ongoing dispute regarding claims associated with invoices of FES Retail. They also re…
Dhaka: Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Tuesday announced that the government is intensifying efforts to tackle the ongoing gas crisis while also expanding solar power initiatives to ensure a more reliable energy su…