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Tarique meets Xi in 'rare' one-on-one session after bilateral talks

Dhaka, June 26 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has held a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with his foreign affairs advisor calling it "unprecedented". The private me... Read More


Bangladesh awaits UAE reply after seeking ex-IGP Benazir's extradition

Dhaka, June 26 -- The United Arab Emirates has yet to respond to Bangladesh's request to extradite former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed, Home Affairs Advisor Salahuddin Ahmed said. ... Read More


China interested in supporting Teesta project from planning stage, says PMO advisor

Dhaka, June 26 -- China has expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh's Teesta Barrage project, according to Mahdi Amin, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. Mahdi, who is also an advisor to ... Read More


Can moving Dhaka's bus terminals outside the capital ease chronic gridlock?

Dhaka, June 26 -- Stagnant Arteries: Chronic Cost of Congestion Decade of deadlock: Previous 2010 and 2021 relocation blueprints collapsed due to funding shortfalls and land acquisition hurdles Grid... Read More


Tarique offers condolences after Venezuela quakes, voices Bangladesh's solidarity

Dhaka, June 26 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has expressed sorrow over the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that left a trail of death and destruction. On Friday, while on a three-day state vi... Read More


US Ambassador to India Gor greets Trivedi on joining Dhaka mission

Dhaka, June 26 -- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has congratulated Dinesh Trivedi on formally assuming office as the India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh. In his official X handle on Thursday, ... Read More


Vegetable, egg prices fall in Dhaka as supply improves while meat and fish vary

Dhaka, June 26 -- Prices of several vegetables have fallen in Dhaka over the past week, while consumers and traders say the poultry and egg markets have also become more affordable. Traders attribute... Read More


Tarique Rahman, Li Qiang to hold talks as Bangladesh, China prepare to sign MoUs

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to hold bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing, with several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) expected to be sign... Read More


Bangladesh Bank removes lending cap on consumer loans to boost spending

Dhaka, June 25 -- Bangladesh Bank has lifted the annual limit on the amount of loans banks can extend to individuals to boost consumer spending. The banking regulator announced the decision on Thursd... Read More


PM Tarique announces opening of Bangladesh's first investment office in China

Dhaka, June 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that Bangladesh's first investment office would open in China soon. He also invited Chinese companies to expand the value chain in Bangla... Read More