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Donald Trump's business partner keen to invest in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- US President Donald Trump's business partner, Gentry Beach, has expressed interest in investing in mineral and gas exploration in Bangladesh. He conveyed his interest during a meeti... Read More


Shab-e-Barat to be observed Feb 14

, Jan. 30 -- e-Barat will be observed on the night of February 14 as the Shaban moon was not sighted in the country on Thursday. As the moon was not sighted the holy month of Shaban will begin from F... Read More


Dollar rate for remittance soars as banks compete for overdue payments

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The US dollar rate for remittances has risen again by 50 basis points, reaching Tk 122.5. Officials from various banks said that over the past two weeks, the price of the dollar has... Read More


Ministry's doors always open to journalists regardless of gender: Religious Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain on Thursday said that the doors of his ministry are always open to both male and female journalists. "Perhaps an overenthusiastic thi... Read More


HC Justice Shahed Nuruddin resigns amid investigation

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- High Court Justice Shahed Nuruddin has resigned while allegations against him were under investigation in the Supreme Judicial Council. In a message sent by the Supreme Court's Appe... Read More


Improving Dhaka-Delhi relations should be a priority for EU, says Brussels-based ICG

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- The International Crisis Group (ICG), a Brussels-based independent organisation, on Thursday said improving the relationship between Bangladesh and India should be a priority for the... Read More


Ex Khulna-2 MP Mizanur Rahman gets 8 years in jail for graft

, Jan. 30 -- A Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Mizanur Rahman, former Member of Parliament for Khulna-2, to eight years in prison for amassing wealth beyond his known sources of income. Judge Muham... Read More


Japan assures continuation of Tokyo-funded big projects in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Japan on Thursday assured continuation of ongoing Japan-funded big projects in Bangladesh, particularly Matarbari Deep Seaport, Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant, Dhaka Mass Rapid Tra... Read More


Bangladesh Bank forms selection committee to support loan recovery

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- In response to various external economic challenges, Bangladesh Bank has formed a five-member selection committee to provide policy support for restructuring the businesses and finan... Read More


Smallholder farmers in Bangladesh continue to grow food despite challenges: IFAD

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Newly appointed Managing Director (Office of Technical Delivery) at International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Pieternel Boogaard has said despite challenges, smallholder... Read More