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Govt to delist fake FFs

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government is preparing a credible list of Bangladesh's genuine freedom fighters (FFs) and martyred war heroes, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman told parliament on Wednesday, s... Read More


Floods ease in Ctg but threat lurks in northern, haor areas

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The flood situation continued to improve in Chattogram division on Wednesday, but fresh flooding threats emerged in northern and north-eastern haor areas as heavy rainfall forec... Read More


PM announces 'Universal Card' to consolidate all welfare benefits

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Wednesday announced a landmark initiative bringing all government welfare programmes onto a single platform through the introduction of 'Universal ... Read More


Breakwater design completion key to attracting investors

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has prioritised the completion of the breakwater design for the Bay Terminal project at the Chittagong Port as the first step towards attracting private investors... Read More


UK, Saudi Arabia reaffirm humanitarian partnership through Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp visit

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Representatives from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the British High Commission Dhaka have concluded their first joint visit to Cox's Bazar, h... Read More


EBL partners with Aleph Group to strengthen digital advertising capabilities

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Aleph Group, the authorised commercial partner of leading global digital platforms, including Google and Tik... Read More


Bangladesh, Italy set for strategic talks

Bangladesh, July 16 -- Bangladesh and Italy will hold political consultations in Rome on August 4 to deepen cooperation on trade, migration, investment and regional issues, as Dhaka seeks to strengthe... Read More


Govt to make national database on fisheries, livestock entrepreneurs

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The government has decided to prepare a nationwide database of entrepreneurs engaged in the fisheries and livestock sector as part of its efforts to strengthen policymaking, imp... Read More


KSA eyes more investment in Bangladesh's transport, logistics

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed strong interest in expanding investments in Bangladesh's transport, logistics, and maritime sectors, with both countries agreeing... Read More


BB relaxes borrowing rules for foreign-owned industries

Bangladesh, July 16 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its regulations on external borrowing for fully foreign-owned industrial enterprises in a bid to attract fresh foreign direct investment (FD... Read More