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Dr Titumir Calls for UN-Led Debt Relief Mechanism to Safeguard Investment in Children, Women
Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has called on the United Nations system to establish an international mechanism for debt restructuring, debt relief, debt suspension, and sustainable debt solutions to he…
India Launches First Locally Built Hydrogen-Powered Train to Promote Cleaner Rail Transport
Dhaka: India on Friday launched its first domestically built hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to promote clean energy across its railway network. The new train, consisting of two hydrogen-powered driving cars and e…
Trump Administration Rescinds Automatic Protections for Threatened Species
Dhaka: The Trump administration has announced the withdrawal of a long-standing rule that automatically provided protections for plants and animals listed as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act. Critics argue this decision could hinder effo…
Bangladesh Formulating Human-Centric AI Policy: Faqir Mahbub Anam
Dhaka: Bangladesh is formulating a human-centric, integrated and inclusive national AI policy, said Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Saturday. He made this announcement while representing Bangladesh a…
BGB DG Inspects Border with Myanmar in Cox’s Bazar, Joins Flood Relief Distribution
Dhaka: Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General (DG) Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui visited Cox’s Bazar and adjoining areas on July 17-18 to review border management, operational preparedness, and humanitarian assistance activitie…
‘Extortionist’ Bappi, 4 Others Held with Foreign Firearms in Dhaka
Dhaka: Police have arrested Tanim Reza alias Bappi, an alleged extortionist, and four of his associates along with firearms in the capital’s Motijheel area. Four other arrestees are Md Jewel, 48, Shakil, 27, Md Manik Kazi, 50, and Rakibul Islam Bhuiya…
Bangladesh Armed Forces, US Army to Launch ‘Tiger Lightning 2026’ Bilateral Exercise Sunday
Dhaka: Bangladesh Armed Forces and the US Army will officially kick off the annual ‘Tiger Lightning’ exercise on Sunday. This bilateral exercise unites over 160 service members from both countries, enhancing collaboration and ability to operate in rea…
PM Orders Tougher Action Against Air, Noise Pollution; Seeks AI-Based Horn Control
Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday directed the authorities concerned to intensify efforts to curb air and noise pollution, stressing the need for tougher enforcement against polluting vehicles, brick kilns, and excessive use of vehicle …