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Outgoing South Korean envoy calls on CA Yunus

, Dec. 18 -- Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Bangladesh Park Young-sik on Wednesday paid a farewell call on Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and said Korean electronics giant Samsung, is now k... Read More


Delays push up cost of seed potato project to Tk 1,138.74 crore

, Dec. 18 -- The cost of a government project for strengthening the production, storage and distribution of quality seed potatoes has increased sharply due to repeated delays in implementation. With ... Read More


Indian visa application centre in Dhaka to close at 2pm Wednesday

, Dec. 17 -- In view of the ongoing security situation, the Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka will close at 2:00 pm on Wednesday. "In view of the on-going security situation, we wish to bring t... Read More


Mother of Naya Diganta Executive Editor passes away

, Dec. 17 -- Momena Khatun, the mother of Masumur Rahman Khalili, Executive Editor of the Daily Naya Diganta, member of the National Press Club Management Committee passed away on Wednesday afternoon.... Read More


Tough days ahead as conspiracies persist, warns Tarique Rahman

, Dec. 17 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged party leaders and activists to remain alert and united, warning that the days ahead will be challenging as conspiracies against the cou... Read More


Sommilito Islami Bank PLC holds first board meeting, discuss to prioritize depositors' interests

, Dec. 17 -- The newly formed Sommilito Islami Bank PLC held its first Board of Directors meeting today (Wednesday), signaling a major step toward stabilizing the banking sector and protecting the sav... Read More


Hadi's condition very critical, says Singapore's Foreign Minister

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- Singapore's Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has said that the condition of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of Inquilab Moncho, is very critical. At around 9:40 pm on Wednesd... Read More


Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observes Victory Day with due respect

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu observed the Victory Day-2025 in a befitting manner on Tuesday, with a large Bangladeshis attending the event. The Bangladesh mission hosted a very c... Read More


Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 to begin on Feb 20

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- 2026 will begin on February 20 and continue until March 15, Bangla Academy authorities announced on Wednesday. The inaugural ceremony of the country's largest annual book fair will ... Read More


Nearly two-thirds of Bangladeshi child labourers work in factories: Report

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- thirds of child labourers in Bangladesh are employed in industrial and factory settings, exposing them to serious health and safety risks, a report said on Wednesday. The findings w... Read More