Newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz on Monday said he is convinced that Bangladesh can achieve its immense potential through this period of restructuring. “Germany and Bangladesh share a longstanding relationship; we will continue to walk this path together,” he said. Ambassador Lotz presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at the Bangabhaban on August 7. The ...

After introducing new Tk 1,000, Tk 50, and Tk 20 notes, the central bank has decided to release a new Tk 100 banknote into the market on Tuesday (August 12). The information was confirmed in a press release issued on Sunday by the Communications and Publications Department of the central bank, signed by Director Nurunnahar. The new note, predominantly blue, ...

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has opened formal consultations with legal and constitutional experts to explore ways of making the July National Charter legally binding, in a move aimed at shaping the country’s post-crisis political framework. The July National Charter — a consensus document endorsed by political parties, civil society representatives, and reform advocates — outlines governance reforms, accountability measures, ...

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) recovered the body of a BGB member from a river at Gowainghat upazila in Sylhet district on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was identified as Masum Billah, a member of the BGB-48 battalion. According to BGB, Masum drowned in the river while a BGB boat tried to stop and collided with an Indian boat carrying smuggled goods ...

British MP and niece of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Tulip Siddiq has said “dirty politics” of Bangladesh has turned her life on its head. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian she also described her indictment in a graft case as a consequence of a wider political feud. “The truth is that I’m collateral damage, because of this feud ...

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen to $30.25 billion, according to Bangladesh Bank, reflecting a slight improvement in the country’s external financial position. The central bank’s Executive Director and Spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, confirmed the figure on Sunday, with official data showing reserves at $30,248.11 million as of August 9—up from $30 billion on August 4 and $30.004 billion ...

Scores of foreign Transport for London (TfL) staff could be deported because of rule changes which mean they no longer qualify for visa sponsorship. More than 60 employees who came to the UK on skilled worker visas may have to leave because salary thresholds have gone up and key transport roles have been taken off the eligible list. TfL said ...

We have all been there. It’s late. We have had a long day; maybe it was work, maybe it was traffic, maybe just life. We finally make it home, peel off the day’s outfit, and flop onto the bed. But there it is, that one last thing staring us down; removing our makeup and sunscreen. Ugh! The thought of tugging ...

Bangladesh’s U-20 women’s team suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to South Korea in their final Group H match of the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers — but their dream of reaching the main tournament isn’t over yet. Facing a South Korean side ranked 83 spots higher in the FIFA rankings, the Young Tigresses showed courage and heart, stunning their ...

A Jubo Dal activist was stabbed to death around midnight on Saturday in the Golapganj municipality area of Sylhet. The deceased was Rony Hossain, 26, killed reportedly an hour after he made a Facebook post about a former Chhatra Dal leader’s alleged extramarital affair. The former Chhatra Dal leader in question is Sheikh Raju, 35, former organizing secretary of the ...