PM meets President at Bangabhaban

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid a courtesy call on President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban here. "During the meeting, the prime minister discussed various state-level issues, including her recent visit to the Western European country Belgium and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia," President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS. He said

BGMEA president highlights potential of RMG exports to Brunei Darussalam

cognized the immense potential for cooperation in trade and investment and the positive impact it could have on both countries. Faruque Hassan, in particular, emphasized the significant opportunity for readymade garment exports to Brunei Darussalam. He highlighted the industry's increasing focus on developing capabilities in manufacturing high-value garments and expanding its reach

President for expanding Girl Guides activities at grassroots

President Mohammed Shahabuddin Tuesday asked Bangladesh Girl Guides Association to promote scouting activities at the grassroots level across the country. He made the call when an 11-member delegation of Bangladesh Girl Guides Association led by its Advisor Zuena Aziz paid a courtesy call on him at the Bangabhaban here this noon. "Necessary

President to hand over ‘Bangabandhu Industrial Award’ today

President Mohammed Shahabuddin is scheduled to hand over the 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022' today (Tuesday) to 12 industrial units in six categories for their outstanding contribution in the industrial sector. The President will hand over the golden crest, money and certificates to the representatives of the organisations at a function

Mexico slams US for aid to Ukraine

Mexico's president on Friday slammed U.S. aid for Ukraine and economic sanctions on Venezuela, Cuba and other nations as the first of two high-level U.S.-Mexico meetings got underway in Washington. President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador issued a broad criticism of U.S. foreign policy, saying U.S. economic sanctions were forcing people to

BGMEA president meets delegation from Canadian Labour Affairs

Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), held a meeting with RakeskPatry, Director General of International and Intergovernmental Labour Affairs, along with Pierre Bouchard, Director of Bilateral and Regional Labour Affairs, the Government of Canada. The meeting took place at the High Commission of Canada in

President for joint efforts for country’s dev

President Mohammed Shahabuddin Wednesday called upon all, irrespective of party affiliation and opinion, to make joint efforts to continue the country's ongoing development as he opened the "Smart Children Carnival 2023" here. "Nothing should be done that will cause the country and its people to fall back again," the President told

French President Macron takes boat trip on Turag River

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday took a boat trip on the Turag River before wrapping up his visit in Bangladesh. He experienced life around the Turag River during the unscheduled visit to the river. French president enjoyed the ride on a traditional panshi boat operated by Contic. The boat trip was