Fulfilling sky-high expectations Yunus govt’s key challenge

Says ICG report on completion of interim govt’s 100 days in office
14 November 2024

Chief adviser returns home after joining COP29 in Baku

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus returned home this evening wrapping up his Baku tour to attend the global climate meet Conference of Parties-29 (COP29)
14 November 2024

Pace of reforms will determine time for polls

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus yesterday told AFP that reforms are needed before his country can elect a government following the ouster of autocratic former ruler Sheikh Hasina.
13 November 2024

Let’s build a world with zero waste

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for making a world where there is zero waste.
13 November 2024

'A farmer can be an entrepreneur with access to credit'

Says Prof Yunus terming credit a human right
12 November 2024

LDCs should get preferential treatment

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday advocated for Least Developed Countries to get preferential treatment due to their unique circumstances and development needs.
12 November 2024

Bangladesh, India to boost efficiency at land ports

Bangladesh and India today decided to enhance cooperation in building infrastructure and operational efficiency at various land ports and check-posts located along their international border..The decision was taken at the sixth subgroup meeting of the Land Port Authority of India (LPAI) wi
12 November 2024

COP29 SUMMIT: Prof Yunus leaves for Azerbaijan today

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus will be leaving for Baku, Azerbaijan, today to attend the UN’s biggest climate conference, COP29, which is seen as a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the ongoing climate crisis.
10 November 2024

US Secret Service to train Bangladeshi law enforcers to combat money laundering, terror financing

The US has joined Bangladesh's efforts to disrupt transnational criminal networks and foster a safer, more secure environment for Bangladeshis
10 November 2024

US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion: Miller

The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion respected in Bangladesh, and that people are held accountable for any attacks.
8 November 2024

US wants Dhaka to respect freedom of religion

The United States has said they want to see freedom of religion is respected in Bangladesh, and people are held accountable for any attacks
8 November 2024

Deputy Commander of US Indo-Pacific calls on army chief

A delegation led by deputy commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command Lt Gen Joshua M Rudd yesterday paid a courtesy call on Chief of Army Staff General Waqar-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters
7 November 2024

EU to help govt with its reform initiatives

The European Union is ready to support the interim government in “every possible way” in its reform initiatives and fight against corruption.
6 November 2024

Prof Yunus congratulates Trump

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday congratulated Donald Trump for his historic win in the US presidential election.
6 November 2024

Trump’s new era: Dhaka needs to be more proactive

The victory of Donald Trump, who focuses more on America’s domestic interests than on anything else, means the recent trend of progress in Dhaka-Washington ties might slow down, foreign policy analysts said.
6 November 2024

Chief adviser seeks enhanced bilateral ties with Brazil

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged Brazil to work more closely with Bangladesh for increasing bilateral cooperation in different fields including trade
6 November 2024

There should be reconciliation among parties

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster has advocated for reconciliation between and within the political parties for a peaceful transition to democracy.
5 November 2024

Govt will scrap CSA within a week

The Cyber Security Act will be repealed within a week and all cases filed under the act will be withdrawn, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday.
4 November 2024

Bangladesh calls for responsible use of AI in security, border management

Foreign adviser reaffirms 'Zero-Tolerance' policy against terrorism
4 November 2024