Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s interim government, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Soka University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to social innovation and global development. The conferment ceremony took place at Soka University in Tokyo, where Prof Yunus addressed a distinguished audience, sharing insights from his lifelong work in social entrepreneurship and poverty ...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged Japan to extend comprehensive support in helping Bangladesh rebuild and reshape its future, referring to the country’s ongoing transition as a historic opportunity. Speaking at Bangladesh Business Seminar in Tokyo; jointly organized by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Prof. Yunus expressed deep gratitude to Japan, calling it ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru reaffirmed Japan’s full support for reform initiatives and nation-building efforts led by Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a high-level meeting held at Prime Minister’s Office on Friday morning. In their discussions, Prime Minister Ishiba praised Bangladesh’s commitment to a peaceful democratic transition and expressed Japan’s continued solidarity with the country’s development goals. The ...

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding the abolished monarchy be restored and the former king be made the head of state of the Himalayan nation demonstrated in Nepal Thursday, reports AP. The protesters, waving flags and chanting slogans, demanded the return of the king and the restoration of Hinduism as a state religion as they marched through the main circle ...

After nearly two decades of lighting up European football, Argentine star Ángel Di María is returning to where it all began; his boyhood club, Rosario Central. The 37-year-old winger has officially signed with Argentine Primera División side, marking an emotional homecoming to the club where his remarkable journey started. In 1992, a 4-year-old Ángel Di María took his first steps ...

Bangladesh Bank has directed all scheduled banks in the country to ensure a smooth flow of financial transactions during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha holiday by maintaining sufficient funds in ATM booths. Additionally, several measures have been outlined to guarantee seamless operations for Point of Sale (POS), e-payment gateways, and Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The Payment Systems Department of Bangladesh Bank sent ...

44th martyrdom anniversary The 44th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman will be observed in the country today with due respect. The proclaimer of Bangladesh’s independence and pioneer of multi-party democracy, Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, Bir Uttam, who was also sector commander during the War of Liberation and led the “Z Force” was assassinated on 30 May 1981 by ...

The government has fleshed out its plans for reforming the UK pension industry, including the creation of £25bn “megafunds” which will be instructed to make a portion of their investments locally to help fuel economic growth. The chancellor said the overhaul, designed to follow the example of Australia and Canada’s huge pension investment funds, would also boost people’s pension pots. ...

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez could be on verge of a sensational return to Arsenal, club where he spent formative years of his career. With current Gunners shot-stopper David Raya attracting interest from La Liga giants, British media reports suggest the North London club may look to bring back their former star—provided a key condition is met. After spending eight ...

A murder case has been filed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 311 others over the killing of a furniture store employee, Parvez Bepari, during the July Mass Uprising at Badda in Dhaka. Sabuj, father of Parvez, lodged the case on May 26before the court of Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam. After recording the complainant’s statement, the court directed Badda ...