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US Embassy marks 250 years of American Democracy

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Thursday highlighted how constant debate, the continuous search for consensus, and the American Constitution's emphasis the separ... Read More


President stresses merit-based recruitment of university teachers

, Sept. 17 -- President and Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday stressed the need to further improve the quality and excellence of education and research at ... Read More


Nepal remains open, tourists can continue travelling: Ambassador

, Sept. 17 -- Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Thursday highlighted the resilience of Nepal's tourism industry in the wake of recent flash floods in Nepal. Speaking as a speci... Read More


PM orders coordinated action to prevent pollution of Gulshan, Banani and 3 other Dhaka lakes

, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen coordinated efforts to prevent pollution and improve the environment of the lakes in Gulshan, B... Read More


Four jute mills reopened

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Abul Khair Group has reopened four jute mills in Faridpur and Kushtia, creating employment opportunities for around 15,000 workers. Sheikh Shabab Ahmed, Head of Corporate Affairs a... Read More


Meherpur AL leader held at border while attempting to travel to India

, Sept. 17 -- Meherpur district Awami League (activities banned) leader M A Khalek was arrested at Darshana-Jaynagar checkpost in Chuadanga on Thursday while allegedly attempting to travel to India de... Read More


Bangladesh seeks greater French investment in sectors

, Sept. 17 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday encouraged greater French investment in Bangladesh and highlighted the potential for enhanced cooperation in promising sector... Read More


Nazrul Sandhya by IGCC today

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India, Dhaka, is organising a cultural evening titled "Nazrul Sandhya" commemorating the 50th death anniversary of Kazi ... Read More


Govt stresses PPP, private investment to develop tourism sector: Millat

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- The government is emphasising public-private partnerships and increased investment to transform Bangladesh's tourism potential into a planned, sustainable and internationally compet... Read More


PM accords reception to winners of international Quran competition

Dhaka, Sept. 17 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday accorded a reception to four Bangladeshi Hafizs who won prizes at the 46th King Abdulaziz International Quran Competition held in Saudi Ara... Read More