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Chinese development cooperation uncertain!
Rabiul Haque: China has given a blind support in last election to Sheikh Hasina targeting to create an influence on Bangladesh, subsiding India. They have also given several commitments for huge investment, project and budgetary support, Teesta Project, etc. but the last visit of Sheikh Hasina to China has cleared…
Read More »Monetary policy should aim to reduce inflation?
Mominur Rashid Mamun: Bangladesh Bank is going to announce a new monetary policy for the current financial year to control rising inflation. On July 18, Bangladesh Bank Governor Abdur Rauf Talukder will announce the new monetary policy for the first half of the current financial year 2024-25 (July-December). However, Bangladesh…
Read More »China will keep in touch with all Bangladesh parties
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Diplomatic Correspondent: As Bangladesh has a multi-party democratic system, China will keep in touch with all parties. This was stated in a joint statement issued after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to Beijing.Paragraph six of the statement calls for high-level discussions, enhanced strategic communication, enhanced strategic…
Read More »“Never want violence in politics”: Foreign Minister condemns attack on Trump
Staff Correspondent: Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday expressed deep concern and condemnation over the attack on former US President Donald Trump. “We have deep concerns over the attack, and we condemn it,” he said while addressing reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. The minister emphasized that the…
Read More »Prime Minister urges exporters to seek new markets for Bangladeshi goods
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday asked the exporters to explore new markets for Bangladeshi goods and expand the country’s export basket. “We’ll have to search for new places.We’ll have to expand the export basket,” she said while addressing the National Export Trophy Award Ceremony in the city’s Osmani Memorial…
Read More »Quota reform: Students’ march towards Bangabhaban begins
Staff Correspondent: Students calling for the reform of the quota system in public service have started a march towards Bangabhaban to submit a memorandum. Students from different universities including Dhaka University, Jagannath University, affiliated colleges and other educational institutions started the march from Dhaka University’s central library around 12:10 pm.…
Read More »Sheikh Hasina’s China visit
The latest visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China is another milestone in the history that opens a new chapter of Bangladesh-China ties. This one is another historical one as it has bolstered our country’s ties with China. The diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China continued to grow over…
Read More »DB chief sounding satisfied with investigation so far into MP Anar’s murder
Staff Correspondent: Two individuals believed to be directly involved in the sensational murder of three-time MP from Jhenaidah-4 Anwarul Azim Anar, remain outside the custody of the Detective Branch of Dhaka Met Police, according to DMP additional commissioner Harun-or-Rashid, also the DB chief.“So far we have arrested nine people in…
Read More »BCL starts Policy Advocacy and Door to Door campaign to get “students’ views on quota”
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Chhatra League has started a ‘Policy Advocacy’ and ‘Door to Door’ campaign to understand what “general students think about quotas and what they want.” This information was shared in a press release signed by Chhatra League President Saddam Hossain and General Secretary Sheikh Wali Asif Inan. BCL…
Read More »Battery-run autorickshaws, slow-moving vehicles banned from Dhaka’s main roads: DMP
Staff Correspondent: Traffic division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that battery–run autorickshaws (locally made three-wheelers) and other slow-moving vehicles will no longer be allowed to operate on the main roads in Dhaka city. This decision is being implemented alongside enforcement of the law, said DMP Joint Commissioner (Traffic-South)…
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