Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), on Thursday presented the final recommendations of the National Semiconductor Task Force to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The task force, formed on January 1, 2025, includes representatives from the government, private sector, academia, and Non-Resident Bangladeshis (NRBs). Its mandate was to evaluate Bangladesh’s existing semiconductor landscape, explore growth ...

The governments of Bangladesh and Sweden Thursday signed a grant agreement aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s capacity for natural resource management and enhancing its resilience to climate change. As part of the agreement, Sweden will provide approximately 4.9 million Swedish Krona (about Tk 6.16 crore) in grant funding for a new project titled “Strengthening Capacity of MoEFCC, DoE and BFD for ...

Norway kicked off their Women’s Euro 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over hosts Switzerland on Wednesday, coming from behind to claim all three points and move top of Group A. In front of 34,000 fans at a sun-drenched St Jakob-Park in Basel, second-half goals from Ada Hegerberg and a Julia Stierli own goal secured the win for Norway ...

The Bangladesh Army on Thursday pledged to take stern action against any military personnel found to be involved in enforced disappearances, amid ongoing allegations against a few soldiers currently on deputation to other security agencies. “At times, army personnel are assigned on deputation, but they remain under military oversight. If any member is proven to be involved in such incidents, ...

BNP on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the recently drafted ‘Telecommunication Network and Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025’ by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), warning that passing such a nationally significant policy ahead of the upcoming general election would be inappropriate and undemocratic. Speaking at a press conference held at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan, BNP Secretary General Mirza ...

The National Consensus Commission continued its dialogue with political parties on Thursday for the ninth consecutive day of its second phase, aiming to reach agreement on key issues of state reform and to prepare the much-anticipated July Charter. The meeting, held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, began at 11 am and was chaired by Vice-Chairman of the Commission, ...

Former Member of Parliament and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Naimur Rahman Durjoy was arrested from his residence in Lalmatia, Dhaka, on Wednesday night during a special police operation. The arrest was confirmed by Additional Superintendent of Manikganj District Police Imtiaj Mahbub, who said that Durjoy was taken to Manikganj Sadar Police Station. He is expected to be presented in ...

Veteran singer Zeenat Rehana, best known for the famous song ‘Shagorer Teer Theke’, passed away on Wednesday morning at a hospital in the capital. She was 81. The first namaz-e-janaza was held after Zohr prayers at Gulshan Azad Mosque, while the second namaz-ejanaza was held at the premises of Channel i at 3PM, followed by her burial at Banani Graveyard, ...

Summer is meant to be enjoyed-not endured. And yes, it’s absolutely possible to dress well, stay cool, and remain comfortable all at once. The key to men’s summer fashion lies in effortless style: lightweight, breathable garments that move with your day without demanding too much thought or losing their shape. This season, men’s fashion strikes the perfect balance between practicality ...

The Chinese government has donated dengue prevention materials to help Bangladesh deal with the dengue cases effectively. The dengue prevention materials will be handed over to the government of Bangladesh on Thursday morning, said an official. The programme will be held at the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health ...