Bangladesh, Türkiye to advance FTA talks as industries minister seeks closer trade

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir Monday stressed advancing negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) with Türkiye and strengthening cooperation in trade and investment.The minister made the remarks during a ...

PM never ruled out India visit; timing depends on conducive environment: Kobir

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has never ruled out visiting India and Dhaka remains hopeful that the visit will take place through a proper bilateral framework when the environment is conducive, ...

Professional bodies call for stronger financial reporting to restore investor confidence

Stronger financial reporting, corporate governance and risk management are essential to restoring investor confidence and attracting sustainable global capital, said Tanvir Shahriar Ghani, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, on ...

No room for reconciliation with ousted regime: Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Barrister Kayser Kamal on Monday ruled out any reconciliation with the ousted regime, saying its "criminal, inhuman, and ruthless actions" against its own citizens have ...

Shops, malls allowed to stay open until 10pm ahead of Durga Puja

The government has allowed shopping malls, markets and shops across the country to remain open until 10pm till October 22 on the occasion of the upcoming Sharodiya Durga Puja.Under the ...

DU student survives fall from nine-storey hall building, hospitalised

A student of the University of Dhaka (DU) fell from the ninth floor of Santosh Bhaban of Jagannath Hall, but escaped serious injury as he landed on the roof of ...

Services of over 30 banks to remain suspended for days amid Q-Cash system migration

Customers of more than 30 banks in the country may face hassles as several technology-based banking services will remain temporarily suspended due to a system upgrade and migration of the ...

Nov 7 declared public holiday as National Revolution and Solidarity Day

The government today declared November 7 a public holiday to observe the 'National Revolution and Solidarity Day' every year. The decision was taken at the 23rd cabinet meeting held at the ...

Nigeria military aircraft crashes with more than 30 onboard

A Nigerian Air Force aircraft crashed Monday in southwestern Nigeria's Ondo state with 32 people on board, according to the military and the aviation minister.Air force spokesman Ehimen Ejodame said ...

Rubio arrives in Iceland to push for greater US presence in Arctic

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Iceland late Monday at the start of a three-nation European tour to push for greater US influence in the Arctic after Washington ...