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UNDP, IIX join hands to promote gender-inclusive finance in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the UNDP Bangladesh office to promote ... Read More


First Day in Office: BNP pays tribute to martyrs, outlines policy plans

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- led government began its first day with tributes to martyrs and senior ministers unveiling policy directives and pledges to ease life ahead of Ramadan while setting a roadmap for gov... Read More


Jamaat Ameer greets nation on Ramadan eve

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday greeted the nation on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan, calling on Muslims to embrace the values of merc... Read More


Meeting people's expectations is our sole mission: Labour Minister

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Wednesday said the government must work in line with people's expectations and emphasised team-based efforts to achieve succe... Read More


On first day, new foreign minister harks back to late President Zia's foreign policy

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Newly appointed Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said they want to get back to the foreign policy of martyred President Ziaur Rahman which was very positive and expan... Read More


FICCI congratulates new government, pledges partnership for economic growth

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has congratulated the newly formed government of Bangladesh following the swearing-in of the Cabinet, led by Honorable... Read More


Salahuddin sounds the death knell for mob culture

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Newly appointed Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that the 'mob culture' must come to an end in the country. "The government is determined to completely eliminate 'mo... Read More


4 of a family suffer burn injuries in Manikganj fire

Manikganj, Feb. 18 -- Four members of a family, including a woman, sustained burn injuries after a fire broke out from an electric spark at a tin-shed house in sadar upazila of Manikganj district on W... Read More


Police deliver credible, acceptable election with utmost sincerity: DMP Commissioner

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali, Commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), on Wednesday said the police have delivered a free, fair and widely acceptable election with the highest le... Read More


By-elections to Bogura-6, Sherpur-3 soon after Eid: EC Masud

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The Election Commission will hold by-elections to two parliamentary seats - Bogura-6 and Sherpur-3- soon after Ramadan. "We don't want any election in (the month of) Ramandan. We'll... Read More