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Bangladesh eyes deeper engagement from US investors in key areas

Dhaka, May 21 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh is looking forward to deeper engagement from American investors and institutions including the US Intern... Read More


Indirect 'tax traps' in budget risk widening economic inequality, warn economists

Dhaka, May 21 -- At a time when the national economy is reeling under the combined pressures of high inflation, stagnant employment, investment crunches, and massive revenue deficits, the upcoming nat... Read More


Yeijer Shoe Parts to invest $5 million in Cumilla EPZ

, May 21 -- Yeijer Shoe Parts (BD) Ltd, a company based in Samoa-China (Taiwan), has signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to set up a footwear an... Read More


HC rejects writ seeking probe into 18-month activities of interim govt

, May 21 -- The High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition seeking an investigation into the 18-month activities of the immediate past interim government, led by Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. The HC ... Read More


7 members of 'Sumon Bahini' surrender to Coast Guard in Sundarbans

, May 21 -- Seven members of notorious 'Sumon Bahini' including its chief have surrendered to the Bangladesh Coast Guard in the Sundarbans along with firearms and ammunition. They surrendered around ... Read More


Why is India's Gen Z rallying behind the 'Cockroach Janta Party'?

Dhaka, May 21 -- A satirical online political movement dubbed the "Cockroach Janta Party" has gained massive traction across India after controversial remarks by the country's chief justice comparing ... Read More


Strong social movement needed to prevent rape: Fakhrul

Dhaka, May 21 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday said only laws or government initiatives are not enoug... Read More


Vaccines key to fighting antimicrobial resistance, says new report

Dhaka, May 21 -- Vaccines can play a critical role in reducing infections, lowering antibiotic use, and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bangladesh, a new policy brief released by the Globa... Read More


Mount Everest sees record-breaking 274 ascents in one day

, May 21 -- Mount Everest witnessed a record number of successful ascents in a single day as 274 climbers reached the summit on Wednesday, officials said Thursday. According to Rishi Ram Bhandari of ... Read More


Jamaat behind most wrongdoings in Bangladesh: Dudu

Dhaka, May 21 -- BNP Vice Chairman Shamsuzzaman Dudu on Thursday alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami is behind most of the wrongdoings now taking place in different sectors in Bangladesh. "If I mention the ... Read More