Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has visited Dhakeshwari National Temple to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja. He arrived at the temple premises around 11AM on Tuesday. After visiting the temple, Prof Yunus joined a greeting-exchange meeting with the Hindu devotees and community members there.

The European Union (EU) is ready to work with Bangladesh’s next elected government and stresses the need for swift reforms to ensure a smooth democratic transition, EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller said on Monday. Speaking at a discussion organized by the Association of Former Ambassadors (AOFA) at the Foreign Service Academy, Miller highlighted the aspirations of Bangladesh’s youth and ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the United States, particularly in trade, investment, energy and development cooperation. “Thank you very much for the support. We are very happy about what has happened. This is key to our economy,” Professor Yunus said during a meeting with Assistant United States Trade Representative ...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a protest programme on September 18, 19 and 26 to press home their five-point demands, including the banning of the Jatiya Party and the 14-party alliance and holding elections next February based on the July National Charter.Traditional clothing The announcement was made at a press conference on Monday at Al-Falah Auditorium in Moghbazar. The party’s Nayeb-e-Amir ...

Derek Loh, the Non-Resident High Commissioner of Singapore to Bangladesh, met Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin at his office in Bangladesh Secretariat today. During the meeting, they held detailed discussions on further enhancing trade and investment relations between the two countries and strengthening mutual cooperation. The Commerce Adviser said that due to its technological excellence, Singapore is an exemplary country ...

If the youth are active, no problem of the country can remain unresolved, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday. He urged Bangladesh’s youths to use their talent, energy and creativity for the country’s development. ”Young people should become pioneers of new policies, innovative ideas and social transformation. Their collective efforts will enable Bangladesh to stand tall as a ...

Industrialists has met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his temporary office in Bashundhara in the capital. During the courtesy meeting on Sunday, they exchanged views on the prospects of Bangladesh’s industry and trade, new investment opportunities and the investment climate, as well as contemporary challenges, particularly the Labour Law 2025. Former caretaker government adviser and Managing Director of ...

National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice Chairman Prof Dr Ali Riaz on Sunday described the National July Charter as a landmark document of political unity and urged parties to preserve their cooperation to ensure the state reform process reaches its conclusion. Speaking at the opening session of NCC’s latest dialogue with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy, Prof Riaz stressed ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday encouraged the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to expand its programmes on a large scale and give the young people an opportunity to become entrepreneurs taking advantage of the technology that connected them with the world. “Technology has connected us with the world in a big way in all works. By taking advantage of ...

The Election Commission (EC) of Bangladesh is set to begin the process of voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) issuance for Bangladeshi expatriates in Malaysia, aiming to ensure their participation in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections. According to EC officials, the inaugural programme is scheduled to take place by Wednesday, September 17. Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar, ...