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Bangladeshi youth-led project wins climate action competition

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A youth-led project from Bangladesh has won a regional climate action competition, with the winners announced during the 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development held in Ba... Read More


US tariff issue still evolving: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The issue of reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States and related trade agreements is still evolving, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Moktadir has said, noting that the gove... Read More


BB governor alleges conspiracy behind officers' protest

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur smells a conspiracy of a vested quarter behind the officers' ongoing protest against him. In an urgent press briefing following the o... Read More


BB officers' welfare council threatens agitation over transfer of 3 members

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The Bangladesh Bank Officers' Welfare Council (BBOWC) has warned of launching a protest demanding the resignation of its governor, Dr Ahsan H Mansur, if he does not withdraw the tran... Read More


Foreign investors keen on Nagad, Jamaat MP tells BB governor

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Barrister Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman, a newly elected lawmaker from Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, held discussions with the central bank governor on bringing global investors to the mo... Read More


Power deals signed during AL regime threat to sovereignty: Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has described electricity purchase agreements signed during the previous Awami League government with India, foreign ... Read More


Bangladesh, EU explore possibility of signing FTA

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Bangladesh and the EU discussed the possibility of signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday. The issue was highlighted during a discussion between Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur... Read More


BSFF signs MoU with Thailand's TFM on development of aquaculture sector

Dhaka, Feb. 22 -- Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) and Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) teamed up to strengthen long-term collaboration to facilitate the sustainable develo... Read More


Abul Kasem Khan appointed BUILD chairperson

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Abul Kasem Khan, Vice Chairman of AK Khan and Company Ltd, has been appointed the chairperson of Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) for the 2026-27 tenure. Mr Khan, a m... Read More


FICCI greets new govt, calls for FDI-friendly policies

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Congratulating the newly formed government, the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to prioritise foreign direct investment (FDI) fri... Read More