Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has expressed his interest in promoting further economic relations with Bangladesh, said visiting Saudi Minister of Trade and Investment Dr Majid Bin Abdullah al Qosaibi…
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Five envoys present credentials to President
High commissioner of India, ambassadors of Italy, Tanzania, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to Bangladesh separately presented their credentials to President M Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban here this afternoon. The envoys are: Enrico Nunziata…
Dhaka, Riyadh ink six instruments
Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia today signed six instruments for the development of Bangladesh’s different sectors including power and industries. The instruments – two agreements and four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) – were…
March 7 speech is an inspiration for freedom-loving people: PM
Describing the March 7, 1971 speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as one of the best speeches in the world, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “The speech is…
President seeks strong UK role for Rohingya repatriation
President M Abdul Hamid today sought continued cooperation and stronger role of the United Kingdom to ensure a safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas as outgoing UK High Commissioner to Bangladesh…
Make jute sector profitable: PM
Announcing incentives for the private sector to boost production and export of jute and jute goods, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon all concerned to take effective steps for making the…
Drives against food adulteration to be continued: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the parliament today the drives against adulteration would be continued until ensuring standard of foods. “Mobile courts led by magistrates are now being conducted across the country…
IGAs for development of transgender population underscored
Providing vocational training along with creating facilities of income generation activities (IGAs) for transgender population has become imperative for their development and mainstreaming in the society. Officials and social workers made these…
Tk 108,616 crore projects taken in rail sector in 10 years: Sujan
The government undertook 81 projects involving about Taka 108,616 crore in the last 10 years aiming to modernise Bangladesh Railway and ensure better services for passengers. “Some 81 new schemes involving about…
President asks expatriates to uphold Bangladesh image
President M Abdul Hamid today urged expatriates Bangladeshis to highlight country’s different achievements across the globe and uphold country’s image as ambassadors of the country. The head of the state made the…
ECNEC approves Taka 2,582 cr project for setting up Japanese Economic Zone
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved a project for setting up Economic Zone dedicated for Japanese investors to be set up at Araihazar in Narayanganj with Taka…
EU wants to continue to work with Bangladesh, EU envoy tells PM
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Rense Teerink has said EU wants to continue to work with Bangladesh for mutual benefits. “We want to continue to work with Bangladesh for mutual benefits,”…