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Thai ambassador, central bank governor discuss trade, technical cooperation

, March 16 -- Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh Thitiporn Chirasawadi paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Bank Governor Mohammad Mostaqur Rahman on Monday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ... Read More


Dhaka, Delhi discuss ways to strengthen transport, energy, digital connectivity

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh and India on Monday discussed various aspects of economic cooperation including ways to strengthen transport, energy and digital connectivity between the two countries. ... Read More


Public spending on education drops to 1.7% of GDP: Citizens'Platform

Dhaka, March 16 -- Public spending on education in Bangladesh has fallen to about 1.7 % of GDP, far below global recommendations, raising concerns about the country's future human capital development.... Read More


Parliament library can help ensure objective information flow: Deputy Speaker

Dhaka, March 16 -- Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Monday said the Parliament Library can play an important role in preparing objective bulletins and disseminating accurate information. He m... Read More


Eastern Bank honours 'Brikkhoshokha' Shakhawat for environmental efforts

, March 16 -- Eastern Bank PLC has honoured environmental activist Shakhawat Ullah, popularly known as Brikkhoshokha, in recognition of his contributions to nationwide tree plantation and environmenta... Read More


Police reshuffle: New RAB chief appointed, several top officials transferred

, March 16 -- The government on Monday carried out a major reshuffle in the top ranks of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Bangladesh Police, giving new postings to eight senior officials. Accordi... Read More


PM pledges to build strong, prosperous Bangladesh

, March 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pledged to transform Bangladesh into a beautiful, prosperous, economically and politically strong country with the support of its people, saying h... Read More


Chairman of Sammilito Islami Bank Mohammad Ayub Mia resigns

Dhaka, March 16 -- Mohammad Ayub Mia, chairman of state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank PLC, has resigned. He submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division (FID... Read More


Shab-e-Qadr to be observed tonight

, March 16 -- e-Qadr, the holiest and most blessed night for Muslims, will be observed across the country on Monday night with due solemnity and religious fervour. Muslim devotees will spend the nigh... Read More


New DGs appointed at NILG, Dept of Cooperatives

, March 16 -- The government has appointed new director generals at the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) and the Department of Cooperatives. Registrar and Director General of the Departm... Read More