Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the Japanese investors to come up with robust investment in Bangladesh's various sectors as Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) Governor Nobumitsu Hayashi paid a courtesy call on her. "Japan is a trusted partner of Bangladesh," PM's Speechwriter M Nazrul Islam quoted her while briefing the newsmen after the meeting at the premier's official…

The BAJUS Fair-2023 has officially opened with vibrant displays. This event has been organized to further Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's vision-2041 for and to highlight the works of the country's jewelry artists, both domestically and internationally, in an effort to raise awareness about their creations. The Managing Director of Bashundhara Group, Sayem Sobhan Anvir, who is also the President of…

Parliament Leader and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called for an exit from the nightmare of unelected government. She said, unelected government is the name of fear. Those who are talking about unelected government want to take the country and the people back into panic. People will not accept an unelected government. If you want to go to the government, come to the election. Carry out a peaceful…

The combined pass rate stood at 85.95 per cent as the results of 2022’s Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations across the country were published on Wednesday. The pass rate was declined by 9.31 per cent in 2022 as, in 2021, the rate was 95.26 per cent. The education minister Dipu Moni, at a press briefing held at the International Mother Language Institute to publish the results,…

Traders and the government's market watchdog, the National Directorate of Consumer Protection, have expressed concern over the potential destabilization of the spice market during the upcoming Ramadan period. They reported that the prices of most spices, including ginger and garlic, have already increased by nearly 50 percent. In response, spice traders have requested the swift opening of Letters…

Due to US pressure on Bangladesh, equipment delivery for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) has been delayed by more than a month. Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated as much on February 1 in Moscow. She provided the example of the Russian flagship Ursa Major at the time. She stated that Bangladesh permitted the ship's arrival. Later, however, under pressure…

A 10-person rescue team, consisting of 5 members each from the Bangladesh army and fire service, is traveling to Turkey tomorrow, Wednesday, to assist in rescue efforts. The team will initially be transported by a Bangladesh Air Force C-130 aircraft. The team is currently finalizing the equipment and medical supplies that will be brought. The mission of the Bangladesh rescue team is to provide aid…

Operations of all domestic and international flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) will remain closed for five hours each night for the next two-month beginning today for renovation of the runway lighting system.  "This directive will remain effective from 2am to 7am everyday till April 3. We've taken the steps to install the runway's central lighting system to enhance…

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the Muslim nations to collectively stand over Palestinians cause saying since its 1971 emergence Bangladesh's stance on the issue remained very firm, as envoys of seven OIC member states here jointly made a courtesy call on her.  "Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman supported Palestine and I also have been standing beside the Palestinians,"…

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today said that mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the district of Chuadanga and it may continue. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and northwestern part and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during today midnight to tomorrow morning, said a BMD bulletin, reports BSS. Weather may…

State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Tuesday said the government is working to ensure a completely digital paperless office and build cashless society by 2041. "Our target is to ensure entirely digital paperless office and build cashless society by 2041. It will help ensure transparency and accountability," he said while speaking at a workshop as the chief guest in the city, reports…

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry today issued a gazette notification in this regard, saying the gas price for electricity production, industrial and commercial sectors have been adjusted upward, reports BSS. But, the gas prices for residential, CNG and tea industry will remain unchanged, it said. The notification mentioned that the price of gas supplied to the power sector was fixed at…

The Fire Service and Civil Defence Week -2022 is being observed in the country through various programme. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina virtually inaugurated the 'Fire Service and Civil Defence Week' today. The inaugural function was held at the Fire Service and Civil Defense Training Complex at Mirpur in the city. President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued separate messages…