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Experts concerned over depletion of marine fisheries stocks

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Bangladesh's deep-sea ecosystem is under mounting pressure from overfishing, aggressive industrial practices and plastic pollution, according to new findings presented to the country'... Read More


Japan funds school transport, classroom expansion projects

Dhaka, Jan. 6 -- Japan has extended a grant of about BDT 13.8m (USD 115,723) to two Bangladeshi non-governmental organisations to support education-focused projects aimed at improving safety and acces... Read More


ADB doubles Bangladesh financing to $2.57 billion in 2025

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $2.57 billion in new sovereign financing to Bangladesh in 2025, more than double its 2024 commitment of $1.18 billion. The 2025 programme t... Read More


Three-day AHCAB International Expo begins Jan 8

Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) is organising the sixth AHCAB International Expo to promote innovation, investment, and sustainable growth in Bangladesh'... Read More


Jute spinners demand suspension of raw jute exports amid supply crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 4 -- Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association (BJSA) on Sunday urged the government to completely suspend raw jute exports, warning that continued exports amid declining production and soaring... Read More


Govt committed to ensuring justice in Osman Hadi murder: Foreign adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 3 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has said that the government is committed to bringing those involved in the murder of Osman Hadi to justice. The adviser said, "The process ... Read More


Jaishankar's visit should not be read through political lens: Touhid

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain suggested not to interpret Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's brief visit to Dhaka through an inter-state or political lens, say... Read More


Tarique Rahman thanks officials, citizens for 'historic farewell' to Khaleda Zia

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has thanked everyone involved in the funeral prayers and burial of his mother, former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, describi... Read More


BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMA urge factory closure amid state mourning

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Trade bodies of the country's textile and apparel sector-BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA-have requested their respective member factories to remain closed on Wednesday in solidarity with the s... Read More


Pakistan deputy PM to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral prayer

Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is scheduled to attend the funeral prayer (namaj-e-janaza) of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum... Read More