Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Khozin on Tuesday met Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam and discussed issues of mutual interest, including the situation in the Middle East. During the meeting, they discussed Bangladesh-Russia cooperation, including interaction at the United Nations (UN), reports UNB. Particular attention was paid to the situation in the Middle East in connection with the US-Israeli military ...

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved Bangladesh’s proposal to join the “Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA)” under the plurilateral Joint Statement Initiative of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani told reporters that the agreement aims to facilitate foreign direct ...

Fuel handling operations at Chattogram Port remain steady as two additional fuel-laden vessels have arrived, reinforcing the country’s ongoing energy supply chain. According to port officials, the vessels, ‘Chang Hang Hong Tu’ and ‘LPG Seven’, are currently discharging cargo and are expected to complete unloading within the week, reports BSS. The ‘Chang Hang Hong Tu’, carrying gas oil from Malaysia, ...

Rang Bangladesh has brought a vibrant and artistic celebration for Eid this year, weaving stories through colors, textures, and designs. The new collection presents a beautiful journey across cultures and time-blending global artistic traditions with the comfort, climate, and aesthetic sensibility of Bangladesh. The collection highlights the traditional Palestinian embroidery style Tatreez, known for its geometric motifs and storytelling through ...

Meningitis B is the strain behind an outbreak of cases in Kent, in which two people have died, the government’s health agency has confirmed. An 18-year-old school pupil in Faversham, named as Juliette, and a 21-year-old student at the University of Kent were confirmed to have died from the infection. Another 11 people are in hospital, according to the the ...

Iran’s football federation is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s embassy in Mexico said Monday. Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the war began late last ...

Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Md Ariful Haque Chowdhury on Monday said re-excavation of canals would improve irrigation facilities and help increase agricultural production by two to three times in the country. He made the remarks while inaugurating the re-excavation work of Katagang canal at Anikeli Baro area under Giasnagar union in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila. The minister said the ...

Iran’s new supreme leader survived US and Israeli air strikes because he stepped outside for a walk in his garden minutes before his home was hit by missiles. Leaked audio obtained by The Telegraph reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei was targeted in the same attack that killed his father and other members of the Islamic Republic’s leadership. But he had gone ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended office at the Secretariat and continued his official work on Tuesday, despite the start of the Eid holidays. The Prime Minister arrived at his office at around 11AM, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon. “The Prime Minister came to his office at 11am. The Eid holidays have started but he is continuing his ...

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan have discussed global economic risks stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict, warning of adverse impacts on trade, energy markets and developing economies. The discussion was taken place when Grynspan called on the foreign minister at the Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the United Nations in New York on Monday, ...