Bangladesh’s response to UN rights chief

Bangladesh has expressed its displeasure to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk over a recent letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a press note on the country “without waiting for fuller information and facts.” “We expect that human rights mechanisms would give themselves adequate time before

Bangladesh’s progress is visible to all: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said now everyone respects Bangladesh as the progress attained in the last 15 years is visible to all. “Today’s Bangladesh is a changed one from what it was 15 years ago. Now all respect it. Bangladesh is recognised as a role model for development. The

B2B platform Mokam ties up with Indonesian Kalbe

Mokam, Bangladesh's leading B2B commerce platform, has joined hands with Kalbe, the respected Indonesian Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and healthcare giant, a press release said on Wednesday. This significant agreement was sealed during the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia, marking a significant step in international cooperation. Notable attendees at the signing

Unlocking Agricultural Potential in Bangladesh’s Char Region: Swisscontact’s Agro-Input Initiative

Swisscontact, a globally recognized non-governmental organization, is driving change in Bangladesh's char region with an innovative agro-input initiative. The event, "Unveiling Potential in the Char: Agro Input Opportunities," held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Utshab Banquet Hall, Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka, witnessed a convergence of expertise

Bangladesh’s economy now in shambles: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday Bangladesh's economy is now in shambles due to extreme mismanagement in the banking sector, rampant corruption, and money laundering. Speaking at a press conference, he also said many local private banks established purely on political considerations are giving main focus on plundering

Bangladesh’s Antara among 2023 IAF ESL

Raihana Shams Islam Antara, a lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Brac University, has earned the prestigious title of a 2023 IAF Emerging Space Leader (ESL) by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), marking a significant achievement in the field of space technology. With a strong commitment to

New Zealand prepare for Bangladesh’s spin threat

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson wants to stick to the process to deal with Bangladesh spin threat in their third game of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Chennai, a venue which historically favours spinners. Bangladesh have some quality spinners with the likes of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed

Human capital development key to Bangladesh’s higher economic growth

Human capital development will play a key role in Bangladesh’s strive for higher levels of economic development. Nicole Klingen, the World Bank's South Asia Regional Director for Human Development, made this remark while visiting field-level activities of the RAISE project run by Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) in Savar and Dhamrai

BGMEA calls on Sedex to promote encouraging stories of Bangladesh’s RMG industry

 Times Report The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has urged audit organisationSedex to portray a positive picture of Bangladesh's apparel industry internationally. Sedex saw the impressive journey of Bangladesh's transformation, both socially and environmentally, BGMEA President Faruque Hassan said. Anupam Prasad, head of office at Sedex India, and Naveen Ganapathy, business