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Lions International allocates 300 development, humanitarian projects

Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Lions International has allocated over 300 development and humanitarian projects across Bangladesh, each valued at more than US$1.0 million, aimed at bolstering the country's socio-e... Read More


Spinning mill owners threaten indefinite shutdown from Feb 1

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Spinning mill owners warned of an indefinite shutdown of all mills from February 1 if the Ministry of Commerce does not implement its recommendation to withdraw the bond facility on ... Read More


Italy supports democratic transition, raises concern over illegal migration

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Italy has expressed its full support for Bangladesh's democratic transition, said a spokesman of the CA Office on Wednesday. Italy's Undersecretary for Defence (Deputy minister for ... Read More


Govt approves sweeping administrative reforms

Dhaka, Jan. 20 -- The interim government has approved a wide-ranging set of administrative reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and accountability across key state institutions, as prep... Read More


A 'Yes' Vote will open the door to a new Bangladesh, says CA in his message to nation

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Bangladesh's Interim Government Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has called on citizens to vote "Yes" in the national referendum scheduled for 12 February, describing the bal... Read More


Upcoming increase in LPG imports to prevent supply crisis during Ramadan: BERC chairman

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) chairman Jalal Ahmed expressed optimism that the upcoming increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imports will prevent any supply... Read More


Speakers highlight expanded CEF role in strengthening citizen engagement

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Speakers said the expansion of Nagorikata: Civic Engagement Fund (CEF) marked a new chapter in deepening citizen participation and inclusive governance in Bangladesh, as the programm... Read More


Dhaka weighs response as US suspends immigration visas for Bangladeshis

Dhaka, Jan. 15 -- Bangladesh is seeking details from Washington after the United States moved to suspend immigration visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh, prompting concern among o... Read More


Packaging industry can reach $50b exports with right policies: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's packaging industry has the potential to reach $50 billion in exports if proper policy support is provided, said Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, a BNP Standing Committee me... Read More


Restaurant sector in deep crisis amid fueling LPG price, BROA calls for urgent govt action

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association (BROA) has expressed deep concern over the worsening crisis in the country's restaurant sector, calling for immediate and coordinated go... Read More