Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and World Bank Group President Ajay Banga have held a meeting on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly in New York. During the meeting, both parties discussed Bangladesh’s development priorities, economic growth and other mutual issues. Tarique and Ajay also exchanged views on strengthening WB’s assistance for Bangladesh’s development activities and expanding areas of mutual ...

Model and actress Anika Kabir Shakh has undergone a remarkable physical transformation, bringing her weight down from nearly 80kg to 55kg in just seven months. Her new look recently surprised many at a fashion show, but the transformation, she says, was driven primarily by health concerns rather than aesthetics. After becoming a mother, Shakh’s weight had reached nearly 80kg. Although ...

Bangladesh earned $38.8 billion from garment exports in the 2025-26 fiscal year, accounting for 9.1% of the global apparel export market, according to an Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) report. The report divides Bangladesh’s ready-made garment exports into three categories, with knitwear accounting for 54% of the country’s total apparel exports. Knitwear products include T-shirts, sweaters and undergarments, while the woven ...

India wants to build a “positive, constructive and forward-looking” relationship with Bangladesh and is ready to discuss all bilateral issues through existing mechanisms, its foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday. Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks during a regular media briefing in New Delhi. “India desires a positive, constructive and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh,” Jaiswal said, ...

Traditional silhouettes are getting a contemporary makeover, and salwar is emerging as one of the most versatile choices for young women. Local fashion brand Horitoki Fashion is bringing a fresh take on the classic salwar with designs that blend comfort, tradition and modern style. Among the highlights are dhuti salwar and gathered salwar styles, featuring distinctive shapes in both the ...

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday joined the opening of the high-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York. Earlier, the Prime Minister and his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, attended a welcome breakfast hosted by UN Secretary-General António Guterres for world leaders and their spouses attending the 81st ...

Two more people have died with suspected measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the combined death toll from confirmed measles and suspected cases to 1,065 this year. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in its regular health bulletin on Tuesday. According to the bulletin, two people died with suspected measles symptoms in Dhaka and ...

In their first-ever T20 international encounter against Japan, India narrowly escaped an upset to secure a thrill-packed 2-run victory after posting just 32 runs in a rain-curtailed five-over match. Heavy rains over two consecutive days delayed pitch preparation, reducing the contest to five overs per side on a slow, spin-friendly wicket where all ten overs were bowled by spinners and ...

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the rise in fuel prices will not have a major impact on the market for essential commodities if the supply chain remains uninterrupted. He said the government was working to ensure uninterrupted supply so that higher fuel prices did not put additional pressure on essential commodities. The minister made the remarks while speaking ...

A Dhaka court has granted six days’ remand for former Chattogram-3 MP Mahfuzur Rahman Mita and five days for his driver Golam Mawla Selim in an Anti-Terrorism Act case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Joshita Islam passed the order on Tuesday after a hearing. DB police Inspector Md Masudur Rahman, also the investigation officer of the case, produced the two accused ...