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Public safety must trump all other considerations: Ameer-e-Jamaat

Dhaka, May 10 -- In the wake of several recent violent incidents in different districts, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday urged the government to ensure public safety before undertak... Read More


Strict law enforcement needed to prevent road crashes: Speakers

Dhaka, May 10 -- Speakers at a programme on Sunday said strict enforcement of traffic laws is essential to prevent road crashes and improve road safety. They made the remarks at an event titled "Yout... Read More


Dhaka prioritises mutually beneficial migration as Oman's envoy calls on state minister

Dhaka, May 10 -- Appreciating the Omani government for hosting a large Bangladeshi community in the Sultanate, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Sunday reiterated Bangladesh gove... Read More


Tobacco tax reform to raise revenue in next budget recommended

Dhaka, May 10 -- Speakers at a discussion here on Sunday suggested effective reform of the tobacco tax structure in the upcoming national budget for the sake of improve public health and thus increasi... Read More


Climate-resilient coastal infrastructure vital for Bangladesh: Minister Anee

Dhaka, May 10 -- Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Sunday said erosion-resistant coastal infrastructure is critical to Bangladesh's long-term security and economic development... Read More


BGMEA, GIZ partner to drive green industrialisation in RMG sector

Dhaka, May 10 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and German development agency GIZ have signed an agreement to accelerate sustainability, green industrialisation, an... Read More


ToguMogu's two-day Mother's Day event concludes

Dhaka, May 10 -- day programme marking Mother's Day, organised by Bangladesh's first parenting app ToguMogu, concluded on Saturday. The event was held on May 8 and 9 at the ToguMogu Parenting Hub in ... Read More


UNDP applauds Bangladesh's continued commitment to development

Dhaka, May 10 -- The Government of Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development by contributing core (regular) resources to the United Nations Devel... Read More


Restaurant owners demand tax cuts, gas connections ahead of budget

, May 10 -- Restaurant owners in Bangladesh have urged the government to reduce Value-Added Tax (VAT), resume new pipeline gas connections and end 'bureaucratic harassment' by regulatory agencies to p... Read More


Bangladesh, India need highly developed border management system: Pankaj Saran

Dhaka, May 10 -- Bangladesh and India should have a highly developed border management system to manage and control crimes and criminal activities, enabling the legal movement of people and goods, sai... Read More