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Dhaka urges Washington to conclude extradition treaty
Staff Correspondent: Dhaka has urged Washington to finalize the extradition treaty between Bangladesh and the USA as early as possible to ease the process of deportation of Bangabandhu’s convicted killer Rashed Chowdhury to Bangladesh.The appeal was made during a bilateral meeting between Bangladesh state minister for foreign affairs Md. Shahriar…
Read More »World facing 5th wave of debt crisis: WB Chief
Industry Desk: The world is facing a “fifth wave of debt crisis,” World Bank President David Malpass warned Friday, calling for more support for countries in distress.The pandemic forced many countries to take on more borrowing, and the World Bank and International Monetary Fund have warned that many are already…
Read More »US wants peaceful polls, better HR record in BD
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh has sought US support for LDC graduation, climate change and extradition of a Bangabandhu killerUS Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has reaffirmed the importance of upholding human rights and holding “free, fair, and peaceful” national elections in Bangladesh.The statement by Sherman came as she met with…
Read More »Refinery modernization can reduce fuel oil price
Mahfuz Emran: The price of fuel oil is now the highest in the history of Bangladesh. Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, the price of fuel oil in Bangladesh has increased by more than 40 percent. Alternative sources continue to be sought after the crisis. But the bottleneck there is the…
Read More »PM attends Biden’s reception
Industry Desk: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina joined a reception here hosted by US President Joe Biden.The US president along with his wife hosted the event this evening at the American Museum of Natural History in honour of heads of the state and heads of the government who came to New…
Read More »Bangladesh yet to allow Rupee in foreign trade: BB
Staff Correspondent: Bangladeshi businesses won’t be able to use Indian Rupee for foreign trade as Bangladesh Bank (BB) is yet to enlist Rupee to settle letters of credit (LC).BB spokesperson and executive director Md Serajul Islam said that the central bank is yet enlisted Rupee for foreign trade.He said that…
Read More »Gold prices down further
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) has again reduced the price of gold in the country’s market in a span of four days. The price of good quality gold has been reduced by Tk 933, as a result, the price of 22-carat gold will decrease to Tk 82,348 – which…
Read More »Online gambling sites sucking crores of taka
Youths getting addicted Golam Mostafa Jibon: It is not casino, but also gambling through online. With the expansion of technology, gambling has become more accessible through online compared to the access in people’s daily necessities. Now,someoneno needs to go to a fancy casino for gambling. Online based casinos are now…
Read More »Hasina visits British HC to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth
Diplomatic Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterdaypaid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II by placing wreath in front of her portrait at the British High Commission here.The premier signed the condolence book that opened at the British High Commission following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September.PM’s Deputy Press…
Read More »ADB to enhance environmental protection in Silk Road region
Diplomatic Correspondent: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $197 million loan to enhance ecological resilience and diversification of rural livelihoods in the Silk Road region of China.Environmental degradation and weak ecological resilience are key concerns in Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai provinces in the Silk Road region of the…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
