BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, 'The present constitution is the constitution made by Awami League. Where no questions can be asked, no changes can be made. But the constitution is made for the people. So why not change? In fact, the biggest problem of Awami League is that
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Country can go for Chinese perennial rice farming
Bangladesh can go for the Chinese perennial rice farming to reduce both cost and labour through introducing a sustainable crop production system. "If Bangladesh wants to further enhance bilateral cooperation in this field of food production, we're ready to extend our cooperation," Kong Yang, deputy mayor of the Menghai county of
Functional literacy rate in country is 62.92pc: BBS
The functional literacy rate (7+above years) in the country is now 62.92 percent whereas the general literacy rate in the country is 74.23 percent. The functional literacy rate among people aged between 11-45 years in the country is however, 73.69 percent in 2023 which was 53.70 percent in 2011. Such functional literacy
Fertilizer price rose by 105pc in country: report
The cost of food, fuel, and fertilizer in some of the world's most vulnerable communities has escalated due to the food and energy crisis, which is attributed to the Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a new study conducted by the international humanitarian organization ActionAid. The cost of living in Bangladesh
Country will retain duty-free access for 98pc of exports
UK's landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) has come into effect that simplifies trading rules and cuts tariffs on products entering the UK from 65 developing countries, including Bangladesh. The DCTS will help grow trade, boost jobs, and drive sustained economic growth. This new scheme demonstrates the UK's commitment to a
Country’s first Marketing Olympiad held
Walton presents country’s first-ever Marketing Olympiad Powered by American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) in association with The Daily Star recently announced its winner and the first two runners-up through a gala final comprising 3 rounds at AIUB, a press release said on Sunday. Nadia Hossain from North South University created history by
Country to hold First ever AWS Cloud Day
AWS Cloud Day Bangladesh 2023 has been going to be organized on June 17, 2023 for the first time in Bangladesh, a press release said on Wednesday. This full-day event aims to provide participants with hands-on workshops, on building cloud- native applications and machine learning as well as insights on
Country to face recession effects of global economy
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
Commodity exchange to be introduced in country: BSEC Chair
Prof Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), said on Monday that commodity exchange once introduced in the country would eliminate the scope for under-invoicing and over-invoicing. "Work is going on to introduce commodity exchange in the country. If commodity exchange is introduced, then it will
