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 ...

Gen Z-led demonstrators have resumed protests in Nepal, demanding the resignation of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki after she appointed ministers without consulting them. On Sunday night, protesters led by Sudan Gurung gathered outside the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar, chanting slogans and accusing Karki of betraying their movement. “If we take to the streets again, no one will be ...

Bangladesh’s remittance inflow has seen a significant year-on-year increase of 13.5 percent in the first 13 days of September 2025, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank today. During this period, the country received $1,306 million in remittances, compared to $1,150 million in the same timeframe last year. From July to September 13, total remittance inflows stood at ...

Engineer M Sayed Ali, district Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami and a candidate for Moulvibazar-2 (Kulaura) parliamentary seat, has said that the upcoming national election will be one that reflects the hopes and expectations of the people. He emphasized the need for unity to build the nation and warned against conspirators working to divide the country. During a public gathering held on ...

Bradley Barcola struck twice to help Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-0 victory over Lens on Sunday, taking the defending champions back to the top of Ligue 1 with four wins from four matches. Barcola opened the scoring with a superb 20-yard curler in the 15th minute, before sealing the win shortly after the break with another long-range finish past Lens ...

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 ...

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has said that the government is preparing to graduate from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) list within the scheduled timeframe. Speaking at a seminar on “LDC Graduation and Bangladesh’s Preparedness” organized by the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) on Saturday, Anisuzzaman said that the country’s economy—once in “ICU” due to reserve shortages and ...

Phil Salt’s fastest and highest Twenty20 hundred for England launched the third biggest ever men’s total and a smashing 146-run win over South Africa on Friday. Salt’s 141 not out and Jos Buttler’s 83 propped up England’s 304-2, which included 18 sixes and 30 boundaries. South Africa followed with resolve but was 64-3 after the powerplay and lost captain Aiden ...

The growing love for coffee in Bangladesh has transformed the café scene, with new spots opening in almost every neighbourhood. Among the latest additions to Dhaka’s café culture is CoBo, born from a couple’s shared love for coffee. “My husband and I often sit at cafés for a good cup of coffee and to relieve stress on weekends or after ...