By Shamsuddin Illius Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal at the COP30 climate conference in Belem of Brazil on Tuesday called for urgent global action to safeguard the planet, strengthen regional cooperation, and protect vulnerable communities. In a joint statement, on behalf of the three neighbouring countries, Nepal emphasised that the three South Asian nations, bound by […]
Read MoreDhaka: The 13th national election and a referendum on proposals made in the July National Charter will be held simultaneously on the same day in the first half of February next year, Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus has said. The Advisory Council of the interim government has also approved the July National Charter (Reform of Constitution) […]
Read MoreJapanese apparel importers are now considering Bangladesh as a key sourcing destination for high-value and fashionable garments, as the country’s capacity in producing such items continues to improve. Representatives of the Japan Textile Importers Association (JTIA) expressed its interest during a meeting with BGMEA leaders yesterday in the capital’s Uttara, according to a press release […]
Read MoreOn an overcast morning, Nurun Nabi loads bamboo poles and tin sheets onto a wooden boat. His home, built just a year ago on a fragile island in the Brahmaputra River, is on the verge of being swallowed by water. It is the second time the farmer and father of four has had to move […]
Read MorePakistan Navy ship ‘PNS Saif’ (FFG-253) arrived at Chittagong Port today (8 November) on a four-day goodwill visit to Bangladesh, as both countries seem to rebuild ties after decades of cold relations. Chief staff officer of Commander Chattogram Naval Area received the vessel on behalf of the Commander, Chattogram Naval Area. A well-decorated naval band […]
Read MoreIndia’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has attributed the recent political instability and “non-constitutional regime change” in India’s neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, to “poor governance”. Speaking at the Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on governance yesterday (31 October), Doval asserted that governance is the deciding factor in political stability, stating, “The […]
Read MoreThe Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA) to boost trade of halal products between the two countries. The MoU, signed today (27 October) on the sidelines of the 9th Meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka, aims to […]
Read MoreIndia’s central government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging a Calcutta High Court order that directed authorities to bring back six people who were deported to Bangladesh earlier this year after being labelled illegal immigrants. The Supreme Court petition, filed on 22 October, contests the High Court’s 26 September ruling that required the repatriation of […]
Read MoreBangladesh and Pakistan have expressed interest in boosting regional connectivity by establishing direct air and shipping links, expanding the use of ports and logistics to reduce costs, and deepening bilateral and regional trade cooperation. The two countries reached a consensus during the 9th meeting of the Bangladesh–Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held today (27 October) […]
Read MoreLeading Japanese entrepreneur and politician Miki Watanabe has announced plans to establish a driving school in Bangladesh to hire skilled drivers for his country. Watanabe, founder of the Watami Group, made the announcement during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here last evening (25 October), said CA’s […]
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