Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Thursday said that China is making remarkable progress day by day, particularly in poverty alleviation, where it has achieved significant success. Millions of people in the country have lifted themselves out of poverty. Bangladesh, she said, should

The upcoming visit of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to Japan will be a key focus during the Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) between the two countries on May 15 in Tokyo. Professor Yunus is expected to attend the Nikkei Forum, scheduled to be held in Tokyo on May 29. He is also likely to

Several Saudi companies were interested in investing in Bangladesh's port and energy sectors, said Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan on Wednesday. He said that the top officials of the Saudi Red Sea Gate expressed interest in managing the Matarbari seaport, and discussions

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange ended its five-day losing streak as opportunistic investors continued to take positions in sector-specific stocks.  The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increased 11.15 points to settle at 5,145. The prime index of the DSE broke its fi

Oxfam on Sunday launched ‘Development Media Forum’, aiming to foster inclusive journalism and advance development by enhancing connections, expanding access to information, and strengthening international networks. The forum was inaugurated at an event held in a city hotel organized by

Stocks ended lower on Sunday, as cautious investors shied away from taking positions in equities considering the market’s waning momentum. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) decreased 7.55 points to settle at 5,185. The capital market of the country started the week on a gloo

AB Bank inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heritage Resort under which AB Bank cardholders will enjoy special discounts (Up to 30 per cent discount at weekends and up to 40 per cent discount at weekdays) on renting rooms at Heritage Resort. The program was arranged at Heritage Resort,

The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested former minister and senior Awami League leader Mohammad Faruk Khan. A team of the elite police unit picked him up around 1:00 am on Tuesday (15 October) from his cantonment residence, the Detective Branch (DB) of police said. DB Additional Commissione