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Muslim Ummah must stand united against Israeli genocide in Palestine: PM Hasina
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday put emphasis on the unity of Muslim Ummah to stop the genocide in Palestine by the Israeli forces. “We (Muslim Ummah) have to be united to raise our voice against this genocide,” she said. The prime minister said this while Egyptian Ambassador…
Read More »PM reaches in Beijing on 4-day bilateral visit
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday reached on a four-day bilateral visit at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart.The visit is believed to elevate the relations between Bangladesh and China to “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership” from “strategic partnership.”A special flight (BG1701) of the Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the…
Read More »Inflation rate in Bangladesh double than India-Nepal
Staff Correspondent: Overall inflation in the country stood at 9.72 percent in June. And in the fiscal year 2023-24, the average price inflation in the country was 9.73 percent. Although overall inflation eased in June, food inflation remained above 10 percent in rural and urban areas. These data have emerged…
Read More »Hasina, Modi hope to further deepen BD-India relations
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have expressed their desire that the existing bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries would be further deepened in the future.“The two leaders have expressed their hopes that the existing bilateral relations will be deepened further in the…
Read More »PM in New Delhi to attend Modi’s oath-taking ceremony
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday set foot in New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Council of Ministers.As the first “distinguished” guest, PM Hasina was warmly received by India as she arrived in New Delhi.“This visit of one of our most…
Read More »Italy work visa applicants not required to submit original passports
Staff Correspondent: Those applying for work visa for Italy no longer need to submit their original passports when applying.The VFS Global, an outsourcing and technology services company for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, made the announcement on its official Facebook page.Thousands of workers interested in migrating to Italy are experiencing…
Read More »Indian Special Economic Zone in BD faces delays, uncertainty
Special Correspondent: The development of the Indian Special Economic Zone (ISEZ) at Mirsarai in Chattogram has hit significant delays, with work virtually stalled despite the strong commitment from the Bangladesh government to implement the $115.63 million project. The project, initially approved in 2019, has made minimal progress, raising concerns about…
Read More »EMK Center unveils small grant 2024 winners
Staff Correspondent: The EMK Center has announced the recipients of its highly anticipated Small Grant 2024, a platform dedicated to fostering grassroots initiatives that strengthen the bonds between the United States and Bangladesh. This annual grant showcases a diverse array of innovative projects aimed at addressing local challenges and promoting…
Read More »US leads FDI in BD, India falls behind
Rafiqul Islam Azad: When it comes to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI Stock) in Bangladesh, the United States and the United Kingdom are the top investors, each with more than three billion dollars in FDI stock. They are followed by Singapore, South Korea, China, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong, each with…
Read More »Escalating conflict in Middle East could in crease inflation: WB
Industry Desk: If the ongoing conflict in the Middle East countries increases, the supply of fuel oil, natural gas, fertilizers, food and other products may be interrupted. This may increase the price of these products in the international market. As a result, the global inflation rate may rise again.If the…
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