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Conclusion of CEPA to boost Dhaka-Seoul ties: Ambassador Park Young-sik

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh Park Young-sik on Sunday said Bangladesh and South Korea are currently negotiating the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and i... Read More


Bangladesh seeks Saudi support for greening, rainwater harvesting in coastal areas

, Oct. 19 -- Bangladesh has sought Saudi Arabia's support for greening initiatives and rainwater harvesting projects in saline-prone coastal areas to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate c... Read More


Salahuddin says attempts to pit BNP against July Uprising will fail

, Oct. 19 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said no attempt to pit the BNP against the July Uprising will succeed. "It would be wrong to think that a fascist ruler was toppl... Read More


Education Adviser hopes protesting MPO teachers will return to classes

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Education Adviser CR Abrar on Sunday expressed hope that the protesting the MPO-listed teachers will return to classrooms following the government's announcement of a 5% house rent a... Read More


Artcell misses Sylhet concert as Dhaka Airport fire disrupts flights

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Popular Bangladeshi rock band Artcell expressed deep regret over the cancellation of their scheduled concert in Sylhet on Saturday, after a massive fire at the Cargo Village of Hazra... Read More


Gano Forum signs July Charter

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Gano Forum has signed the July Charter joining the list of political parties endorsing the political accord initiated by the National Consensus Commission. Gano Forum's acting presi... Read More


Extra flight fees to be waived for 3 days: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- All charges and fees will be waved for non-scheduled additional flights for the next three days to ease passengers' suffering after the fire incident at Dhaka airport, said Commerce ... Read More


Extra fight fees to be waived for 3 days: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- All charges and fees will be waved for non-scheduled additional flights for the next three days to ease passengers' suffering after the fire incident at Dhaka airport, said Commerce ... Read More


MPO teachers reject 5% house allowance, threaten to continue protests

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- listed teachers on Sunday rejected the government-approved five percent house allowance and vowed to continue their movement day until their three-point demand is met. Meanwhile, a ... Read More


Low-pressure area likely to form over Southeast Bay, adjoining area around October 21

Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- pressure area is likely to form over Southeast Bay and adjoining area around 21 October and it may intensify into a depression, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Th... Read More