The global economy is heading towards a "recession" which will affect not only large economies but also small economies, including countries like Bangladesh, said an independent think-tank on Tuesday. Tensions over the maritime space could be "accelerated" as there is increased Indo-Pacific "competition and uncertainty" over the Pacific island waters, it
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Govt to generate 40pc power from clean energy by 2041: Nasrul
Khulna break the deadlock to register first win in BPL
Fast bowler Wahab Riaz claimed 4-14 in a gem of pace bowling while opener Tamim Iqbal hit a half-century as Khulna Tigers snapped their losing streak, crushing Rangpur Riders by 9 wickets in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Tuesday. Pakistan recruit Wahab's fiery
Fakhrul returns home after health checkup
BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has returned home from hospital after receiving treatment.He returned to his Uttara residence after discharge from hospital on Monday night.He was admitted to Dhaka's Evercare Hospital for a health checkup on Sunday morning under the supervision of Cardiologist Professor Shahabuddin Talukder.Fakhrul said, "I
Govt to build Tk 5651cr elevated road in Kishoreganj
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved a Tk 5,651.13-crore project for the construction of an elevated road from Mithamoin upazila sadar to Karimganj upazila in Kishoreganj district, aiming to ensuring smooth and uninterrupted road communication in the haor region.The approval came from an Ecnec
1m viewers watch BPL matches on Daraz app
Daraz, the country’s leading online marketplace has kicked off a great start of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL ‘23) live streaming on its mobile application. The most popular domestic cricket league of Bangladesh is watched by around one million viewers per day. Besides enjoying the BPL matches for free, Daraz users
Marico launches Parachute onion hair oil
MARICO Bangladesh Ltd. has recently launched Parachute Advanced Onion Hair Growth Oil, by the power of onion extracts and vitamin E to boost hair growth, a press release said Tuesday. The new hair oil launched from the trusted house of Parachute Advanced is non-sticky oil with an uplifting floral fragrance.
BRAC Bank donates to Ashrayan project
BRAC Bank has contributed fund to Ashrayan-2 Project of the government for construction of houses for homeless people, a press release said Tuesday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received Tk 4 crore from the bank director, Fahima Choudhury, at a ceremony at the Prime Minister’s Office in Dhaka on January 15,
BGCB donates to Ashrayan project
Bengal Commercial Bank Limited (BGCB) has donated to the Prime Minister’s Ashrayan Project-2 fund for underprivileged and homeless people of the country, a press release said Tuesday. Alhaj Mahbubul Alam (CIP), vice chairman of the bank, and Md. Shahabuddin, EC chairman of the bank, handed over the cheque to Prime
Nigerian delegation discusses Dhaka-Abuja trade potential with BGMEA
A delegation comprising high officials of different ministries of the Nigerian government paid a visit to Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Monday. The delegation included Abubakar Aliyu Aziz, director general of the National Identity Management Commission, MaskaUbale Ahmed Shehi, executive commissioner of the Communications