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Minister seeks FAO support as climate change threatens grain storage

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Food Minister Afroza Khanam on Tuesday sought technical and technological support from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to strengthen Bangladesh's food security and nutr... Read More


Govt targeting opposition to hide its failures: Jamaat chief

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday accused the government of targeting opposition leaders to cover up its "failures and incomp... Read More


Faruk Ahmed appointed new SRB DG

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Faruk Ahmed, Additional Inspector General (Additional IGP) of Bangladesh Highway Police, has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the Special Response Battalion (SRB). ... Read More


BB eases preference share issuance, dividend repatriation for non-resident investors

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh Bank has eased regulations governing the issuance of preference shares, their conversion into ordinary shares, redemption, and dividend repatriation for non-resident invest... Read More


CSOs urge stronger climate commitments, equitable action ahead of COP31

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Civil society organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday called for equitable climate action, accessible climate finance and stronger global commitments ahead of the 31st Conference of the Parti... Read More


Bangladesh to host first-ever AI business summit on Nov 5

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh will host its first-ever AI business summit on November 5, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors to promote the responsible adoption of artificial int... Read More


Special committee urges youth to stay alert to propaganda over July Charter implementation

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The Parliamentary Special Committee on Constitution Amendment has urged the youth to remain alert to propaganda regarding the implementation of the July National Charter 2025. The co... Read More


Bangladesh aims to become global manufacturing hub, export gateway: Titumir

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir has said Bangladesh aims to emerge as a global manufacturing hub and export gateway by developing str... Read More


Dhaka, Moscow to hold 5th meeting of IGC Nov 5-6

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- Bangladesh and Russia will hold the 5th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) in Dhaka on November 5-6, highlighting trade, and economic, scientific and technical cooperat... Read More


President stresses state responsibility to ensure dignity, safety of elderly people

Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said ensuring a healthy, safe and dignified life for elderly people is the responsibility of the state. He stressed the need for taki... Read More