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Bangladesh, Indonesia discuss opportunities to enhance cooperation

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka has said it continues to facilitate visa services for Bangladeshi nationals under the current Indonesian policy framework as the two countries discuss... Read More


Speculation over BNP's presidential candidate to end Thursday

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Speculation over the BNP's presidential nominee will end on Thursday, as its Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to meet the party's Standing Committee members to... Read More


BB cancels Chief Economist Akhtar Hossain's contractual appointment

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh Bank has cancelled the contractual appointment of its Chief Economist Prof Akhand Mohammad Akhtar Hossain. The decision was conveyed through an office order issued by Hum... Read More


Jute prices fall, Narail farmers fear losses

Narail, Aug. 12 -- The fields are green no more. Farmers in Narail are busy cutting jute, soaking the stalks in water, stripping the fibre and drying it under the sun. For many, it is the busiest tim... Read More


Govt working in every possible way to resolve gas crisis: Amit

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Wednesday said the government is making every possible effort to ease the gas crisis and improve the power... Read More


Eagerly waiting for a positive outcome, says Info Minister on Dhaka-Delhi relations

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday said they are eagerly waiting for a positive outcome in terms of Bangladesh-India relations. Minister Swapon re... Read More


Shopping malls, markets to close by 8pm amid power crisis

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The government has decided to restrict the operating hours of shopping malls, markets and shops across the country until 8:00pm as part of measures to conserve electricity amid an on... Read More


Bangladesh sets out Global South compute sovereignty agenda ahead of UNGA presidency

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The International Trade, Investment and Technology (ITIT) Wing of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday convened the third virtual national Townhall on AI Governance and Globa... Read More


bKash engages merchants nationwide to boost Bangla QR adoption

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- To accelerate Bangladesh Bank's universal 'Bangla QR' payment initiative and strengthen the cashless transaction ecosystem, bKash has conducted a series of view exchange sessions wit... Read More


120 killed in CHT infighting over past year, seminar told

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- At least 120 people - members of both Bangalee and ethnic minority communities - were killed in infighting between extremist outfits United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) and Parba... Read More