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Grassroots innovators take the spotlight

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The British Asian Trust and SAJIDA Foundation co-hosted the inaugural Founders' Forum of the Climate Innovation Fund (CIF) in Dhaka on Wednesday celebrating a cohort of grassroots inn... Read More


Reality check important in use of technology: Farida Akhter

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said, "We often talk about smart climate or environmentally friendly technologies, but it is crucial to seriously consider whether th... Read More


Bangladesh, China joint water projects discussed in technical meet

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Bangladesh and China have taken a significant step toward enhancing bilateral cooperation in water resources management, following up on a consensus reached between President Xi Jinpi... Read More


Bangladeshi trekkers, including six women, summited Mount Kilimanjaro

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- A team of Bangladeshi trekkers, including six women, has successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, marking a significant achievement for the country's growi... Read More


Prof Yunus sees bright future for Bangladesh as it secures 20% US tariff rate

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday said they proudly congratulate the Bangladesh tariff negotiators on securing a landmark trade deal with the United States, a decisive diplo... Read More


Ambassador Mushfiqul compares Hasina regime to Mussolini's rule

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Bangladesh's Ambassador to Mexico, Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, on Wednesday likened the regime of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to that of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, descri... Read More


Parties agree on secret ballot for presidential election

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Thursday concluded its second round of political reform dialogues, reaching a significant agreement on the procedure for electing the countr... Read More


BD agrees to buy US agri goods to protect export edge

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Bangladesh has successfully secured a 20% tariff rate on its apparel exports to the United States-on par with key competitors such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Indonesia, whic... Read More


Govt begins repairs of vandalised Hindu homes in Rangpur's Gangachara

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The local administration has begun repairing homes and structures belonging to Hindu families in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur, which were damaged in a mob attack last Saturday. The v... Read More


Jamaat amir to undergo bypass surgery on Saturday

Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- Dr Shafiqur Rahman, the Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, is scheduled to undergo bypass surgery on Saturday, August 2, according to a statement by the party's Secretary General, Pr... Read More