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Japanese investors announce $1.2b investment in Bangladesh tourism

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Japanese investors have announced an initial investment of US$1.2 billion in Bangladesh's tourism and hospitality sector. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat ... Read More


State Minister vows full support for Muslin research, urges tech handover to entrepreneurs

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- State Minister for Textiles and Jute Shariful Alam Sunday assured maximum financial and logistical support for research on Futi Karpas cotton, aimed at sustainable production and com... Read More


AI integration vital to boost youth participation, financial inclusion in capital market: BSEC Commissioner

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Commissioner Nafiz Al Tarik has emphasized that the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the capital market is creating... Read More


SRB deploys maximum number of members for Durga Puja security

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Special Response Battalion (SRB), which replaced RAB, deployed its highest-ever number of members this year to ensure security during Durga Puja, with additional measures planned... Read More


Cabinet approves relocation of Secretariat to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar by 2029

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The Cabinet has approved in principle a proposal to relocate the Bangladesh Secretariat from Abdul Gani Road to Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital, with the government targeting to b... Read More


Two children drown in Chandpur pond

Chandpur, Oct. 18 -- Two children drowned in a pond while playing in Ujani village of Kachua upazila in Chandpur on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Sadia, 10, daughter of local resident Rahim... Read More


OIC reaffirms commitment to support Rohingya case at ICJ

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have reaffirmed their support for the case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the Rohingya, exp... Read More


All citizens enjoy equal rights in Bangladesh: Chief Whip

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Sunday said people of all religions enjoy equal rights under the Constitution of Bangladesh, stressing that the state must ensure equal rights, dignity... Read More


Amar Ekushey Book Fair shifted to January, runs till Feb 6

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2027, traditionally held in February to commemorate the language martyrs, will begin on January 7, marking a departure from its customary schedule. The f... Read More


Ishraque brandishing of firearm signals a reign of terror: Jamaat

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- e-Islami on Sunday condemned State Minister for Liberation War Affairs Ishraque Hossain for brandishing a firearm during an anti-drug drive in Dhaka's Gandaria area, saying the incid... Read More