Rafiqul Islam Azad: Bangladesh is currently experiencing its longest heatwave in 76 years, surpassing the previous record for duration. Last April saw 16 consecutive days of intense heat, but this April has experienced an unprecedented 26-day heatwave, marking the longest period of sustained heat in nearly eight decades. The Bangladesh…

Bangladesh invites Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to invest in economic zones

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh has invited Kuwaiti entrepreneurs to invest in its special economic zones, with the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) aiming to establish 100 zones by 2030 to attract foreign direct investment (FDI). The Bangladesh Ambassador to Kuwait, Major General (retd.) Md Ashikuzzaman extended this invitation during a reception…

South Africa eyes closer ties with Bangladesh

Special Correspondent: South Africa is set to deepen its engagement with Bangladesh across multiple sectors, as the African nation, a BRICS member, positions itself as a future economic giant, said Md Solaiman Alam Seth, Honorary Consul of South Africa in Bangladesh. In an interview commemorating South Africa’s Freedom Day, Seth…

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‘Launching workshops’ of two LGED projects held

Staff Correspondent: A joint grand launching workshop of the two projects was held at…

‘Bangavax’ approved for human trial

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) approved in principle for human trial…

‘Expats are lighthouses’

Mahfuz Emran: After the corona epidemic, the Ukraine-Russia war hit the economy. The economy…