USAID Supported Sisimpur Wins Prestigious Telly Award for “Introducing Julia”

AABEA Biennial Convention from October 7 to 9 in DC

Aiming to exchange views, knowledge and to build strong networking in respective Engineering, Architectural and Technology fields among members, the Biennial Convention of American Association of Bangladeshi Engineers & Architects (AABEA) will be held from October 7-9 at Gaylord National Resort, a luxurious 7 star hotel, in Washington DC metro.

বুধবার, ২০ জুলাই ২০২২, ০৮:৪৫

Filming of New Season of Sisimpur has just begun

Filming of children’s favorite program Sisimpur’s new season, the season 15, has started in a set in the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) of the capital

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৬ জুন ২০২২, ২০:৪৪

Most durable solution to Rohingya crisis lies in their return

Bangladesh Ambassador called upon the Special Envoy of the Secretary General to Myanmar to work towards an early implementation of the bilateral return arrangements and urged the UN to scale up its programmes in Rakhine State to support the Rohingyas on their return.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৪ জুন ২০২২, ০৯:৪৩

Rabab Fatima made United Nations Under-Secretary-General

Ambassador Rabab Fatima, the Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations, has been appointed as the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlock Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).

শুক্রবার, ১০ জুন ২০২২, ০৯:৫৩

6th bdSIG of BTRC and BIGF concluded

The Bangladesh School of Internet Governance (6th bdSIG) came to an end with the participation of Internet experts at home and abroad for the 6th time. A three-day bdSIG was held at the joint initiative of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)

শনিবার, ২৮ মে ২০২২, ১৯:০৬

Foreign Minister met the Chief Minister of Assam

Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, MP, met the Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today at Koinadhara State Guest House, Khanapara, yesterday. 

শনিবার, ২৮ মে ২০২২, ১১:৫২

Analysis: The Seesaw of the forex trade

A seesaw allows a short-term perpetual motion of equal distribution of highs and lows for both ends. If we take a closer look at how taka’s rate influences trade, the seesaw has been more in favour of the buyers of foreign exchange (forex) compared to its sellers in recent times.
 

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৬ মে ২০২২, ১৯:১৫

Sri Lanka PM quits after violent clashes

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned Monday, his spokesman said, shortly after violent clashes between his supporters and anti-government protesters left 78 people wounded.

সোমবার, ৯ মে ২০২২, ১৭:৩৯

BTV airs Eid Special Episodes of Sisimpur 

Like every year, our children are going to enjoy three special episodes of their favorite Sisimpur during this Eid.  The three special episodes of Sisimpur are titled as ‘Milemishe Sobe, Mati Utsobe’

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৮ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১৩:৫৪

Twitter confirms sale to Elon Musk for $44 bn

Twitter on Monday confirmed it is selling the platform to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk in a deal valued at $44 billion.

মঙ্গলবার, ২৬ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১২:১৫

Business Leader Aziz Ahmad receives prestigious WGES NOVA Award

Bangladeshi-American business leader and Information Technology company CEO, Aziz Ahmad, was awarded the prestigious 2022 World Green Energy Symposium NOVA Award. He received the award at the annual WGES Summit on Wednesday April 13th for his contributions to business and, specifically, for his tireless efforts to bring skill-based training to the less-fortunate in society.

রোববার, ১৭ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ২২:৪১

VAT exemption and more support to domestic compressor, refrigerator industry recommended

The sector concerned recommend that the VAT (Value Added Tax) exemption facility given to domestic compressor and refrigerator manufacturing industry should be uphold for the greater interest of the local electronics and technology industry. They also opined for extending the policy support required to increase export earnings in this sector by recovering the loss of corona. 

শনিবার, ১৬ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১৯:১২

Fact-Checking and Verification Techniques on Health-Journalism

Bangladesh NGO’s Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is organizing a two-day-long workshop at the Begum Rokeya Auditorium, RDRS, Rangpur on Fact-Checking and Verification Techniques on Health Journalism for an in-depth reporting

শনিবার, ১৬ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১৮:৪১

PM`s Directive for Simple Tobacco Tax Structure Remains Unrealized in 6 years

Bangladesh lacks any specific policy measure when it comes to revenue generation from tobacco products. In 2016, the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave a directive to simplify the existing tobacco tax structure and adopt a strong

বুধবার, ১৩ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১৭:৫১

Sisimpur steps on its 18th year

“Sisimpur”, the program that embarked on television aiming to turn the learning into more enjoyable experience for pre-primary and primary level children, has completed 17 years and steps on the 18th year on this

মঙ্গলবার, ১২ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ২০:০৬

Capacity Building Training on Fact-Checking on Health-Journalism

Bangladesh NGO’s Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) is organized a two-day-long workshop at the Meeting Room, ‘of a local NGO, Pirojpur on Fact-Checking and Verification Techniques on Health Journalism

সোমবার, ৪ এপ্রিল ২০২২, ১৮:০৪

Bangladesh and Nepal emphasize on stronger bilateral ties

Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen and his Nepalese counterpart Dr. Narayan Khadka urged to further strengthen existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

মঙ্গলবার, ২৯ মার্চ ২০২২, ১৯:২৩

Women working today for a sustainable tomorrow

Following the theme Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow (UNWOMEN)” Christian Aid Bangladesh has organized a national level dialogue ‘Women's Café: Women working today for a sustainable tomorrow’ in Brac Inn Center today on Wednesday.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১০ মার্চ ২০২২, ১২:১৭

Apex Clubs of Bangladesh launches membership drive month at Rangpur

International Service Club Apex Clubs of Bangladesh  Launch a Membership Driving Month  yesterday Friday  Rangpur city,  at Ahar Restaurant.

রোববার, ৬ মার্চ ২০২২, ১৯:১৮

Bangladesh Consultation on Dot-Bangla universal acceptance held

The Bangladesh Consultation on universal acceptance of .বাংলা (Dot-Bangla) was held on Tuesday (February 15) in Dhaka online.

মঙ্গলবার, ১৫ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২২, ২১:২৭

BD-UAE Foreign Ministers hold bilateral meeting

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen held a bilateral meeting with the UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Dubai on Sunday (13 February).

সোমবার, ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৯:৪৯

BD supports affordable & innovative renewable tech: Momen

Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen has reiterated Bangladesh’s all-out support to encourage innovative and affordable applications of renewable technologies.

শনিবার, ১২ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৯:০৩

Challenges and Way Forward for using Bangla Font in Digital World

Organized by Computer Jagat, on 2 February 2022, a two-hour long policy dialogue was held online in the presence of 34 stakeholders on the Challenges and Way Forward for using Bangla Font in Digital World.

শুক্রবার, ৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৩:৩৪

Cotton Association’s new committee meets Foreign Secretary

The newly elected committee of the Bangladesh Cotton Association, along with its President Muhammad Ayub, called on the Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Thursday (27 January) at the Foreign Ministry.

বৃহস্পতিবার, ২৭ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৫:৪৯

BD-Japan to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations

Bangladesh and Japan will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries this year.

বুধবার, ২৬ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ২০:৫৭

Omani new CDA paid a courtesy call with Shahriar Alam 

Abdul Ghaffar Bin Abdul Karim Al- Bulushi- Oman’s newly appointed Charge d’ Affaires (CDA) at the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Dhaka met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam today (25 january).

সোমবার, ২৪ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৯:২৯

Workshop held in the Foreign Service Academy

A workshop on Annual Performance Agreement (APA) and National Integrity Strategy (NIS) was organized on Saturday (22 January) morning at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

শনিবার, ২২ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৯:৩৮

US Ambassador calls on Foreign Minister

Departing US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R. Miller made a farewell call on Foreign Minister Dr A K Abdul Momen on Wednesday (19 January).

বুধবার, ১৯ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ২০:২০

Abdul Momen talked to Singapore’s foreign minister over phone

Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen spoke over phone with the Foreign Minister of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. The two Foreign Ministers exchanged greetings of the New Year and discussed the pandemic situation in their respective countries.  

বৃহস্পতিবার, ১৩ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৬:০১

Bangladesh condemns Houthi`s UAE ship hijack

Bangladesh strongly condemned the Houthi militias’ hijacking of a UAE flag-bearing cargo ship called Rawabi off the coast of Al Hudayah Governorate.

সোমবার, ১০ জানুয়ারি ২০২২, ১৯:২৩