Referendum to lay foundation of 'new Bangladesh', CA tells SPs

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged newly appointed Superintendents of Police (SPs) from 64 districts to view the upcoming national election as a historic responsibility ... Read More

Advisers' Council approves Police Commission Ordinance, clears amendments to Representation of the People Order

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- The Council of Advisers, on Thursday, approved the long-anticipated Police Commission Ordinance, paving the way for the formation of an independent five-member commission aimed at mak... Read More

ACC pushes back at criticism over Tulip Siddiq's conviction

Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), on Wednesday, issued a detailed response to concerns raised over the trial and sentencing of Tulip Siddiq, the daughter of Sheikh Rehana... Read More

Climate stress, rising input costs slow Bangladesh's farm output: BIDS study

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Agricultural productivity in Bangladesh is losing momentum as climate pressures, rising input costs, land constraints and weak diversification weigh on the sector after years of robus... Read More

Bangladesh, Myanmar fishery sector leaders sign deal for market expansion

Dhaka, Dec. 2 -- Bangladesh and Myanmar fishery sector leaders teamed up to help boost trade growth and market expansion of the fisheries industries of the two countries. In this connection, Banglade... Read More

Metro rail yet to confirm how youth climbed onto train roof

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) is yet to determine how the young man, who was found on the rooftop of an MRT-6 train, managed to get up there, officials said on Monday. F... Read More

Apparel sector may face same consequence jute industry did: BKMEA President

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) President Mohammad Hatem has warned that the country's apparel industry may face a crisis similar to the consequenc... Read More

Metro rail operation halted as two individuals climb onto station rooftop

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Metro rail services were suspended temporarily on Saturday night after two individuals climbed onto the roof of the Bangladesh Secretariat Station, authorities said. In a statement,... Read More

Ties with India won't be impeded due to some unresolved issues: Foreign adviser

Dhaka, Nov. 30 -- Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said certain unresolved bilateral issues will not impede bilateral ties between Bangladesh and India. Unresolved issues like Teesta water... Read More

Cooperatives key to ecological farming, youth engagement, say experts

Dhaka, Nov. 29 -- A national wrap-up workshop organised by COAST Foundation on Saturday advocated for the critical role of farmers' cooperatives in promoting ecological agriculture, boosting rural eco... Read More

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