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12/10/2023

“Our exports to Spain, France, Netherlands and Italy showed 23.26%, 8.67%, 18.97% and 23.22% growth respectively. On the other hand, export to Germany, the largest export market in the EU

“Our RMG export to the USA stood US$ 2.07 billion in the first three months of FY 2023-24 with 2.77 % growth. At the same time, exports to the UK and Canada reached US$ 1.45 billion and US$ 352.86 million, with 21.35 % and 5.44% growth respectively,” he said.

05/10/2023

“Sheikh Hasina came back from America empty-handed. She put in much effort to cancel the visa policy and get rid of sanctions. They (US) didn't pay heed to it,” he said.

In this situation, he urged the Prime Minister to step down handing over power to a non-party neutral government to pave the way for holding the next national election in a credible manner.

05/10/2023

He was honoured "for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable", the Swedish Academy said.

"You don't read my books for the plots," he told the Financial Times in 2018.

04/10/2023

According to the conditions, Bangladesh Bank (BB) could not keep that amount of foreign exchange reserves.

The central bank’s progress, success, and failure in fulfilling various conditions came up in the discussion. The failure to meet the conditions of the reserve was also informed in the meeting.

24/09/2023

Over 200 arches were erected at the entry points of Khulna city and a huge number of posters and banners featuring issues including price hike were put up.

BNP’s Khulna unit ready to hold Sept 26 road march

23/09/2023

On Friday, Martino confirmed that Messi is coping with some old "scars" while Alba has "muscle fatigue".

Cincinnati will host Charlotte on Saturday with the North Carolina team needing to turn promising performances into wins to make the post-season.

23/09/2023

Sources within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have confirmed that Nasir must await ICC clearance before resuming his domestic cricket career.

21/09/2023

Rizvi said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has created a society of fear and panic to return to power.

“We are holding a peaceful movement by involving people… If the government fails to get or understand any message of people's participation in our road marches, precessions, then the country will be paralysed by enforcing hartals and blockades. The government will be forced to resign,”

21/09/2023

This comes as India and Canada are locked in a diplomatic row over Ottawa's claim that it has "credible” evidence linking New Delhi to the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan Sikh separatist.

20/09/2023

The businessmen of West Bengal has informed about the demand of 5,000 tonnes of Hilsa ahead of Durga Puja.

Govt allows 3,950 tonnes of Hilsa export to India ahead of Durga Puja

20/09/2023

PM's daughter and Thematic Abmassador of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) Saima Wazed accompanied the premier.

PM attends Joe Biden's reception

18/09/2023

The planned exchange has unfolded amid a major American military buildup in the Persian Gulf, with the possibility of U.S. troops boarding and guarding commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of all oil shipments pass.

The five prisoners Iran has said it seeks are mostly held over allegedly trying to export banned material to Iran, such as dual use electronics that can be used by a military.

18/09/2023

"Khaleda Zia was taken back to the cabin from CCU around 11 am,” AZM Zahid Hossain, medical board member of the former Prime Minister, told media

Khaleda Zia now taken back to cabin from CCU

13/09/2023

In his message, the President said there are five levels of local government system starting from city corporation, district, upazila, municipality and union.

"Our greatest asset is the people of the country," she said, adding that people should be more involved in the development activities of the government.

12/09/2023

The rescue operations are still being carried out to remove people who are trapped under the rubble.

What caused devastating Morocco quake killing over 3,000

12/09/2023

He said usually the country witnessed high inflation in the months of August and September while the country witnessed higher rainfall during this period which has hampered the production process and supply side to some extent.

12/09/2023

Briefing the reporters after the meeting, Planning Minister MA Mannan said that the issue of availing $1 billion financing from climate fund was discussed recently between French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He said usually the country witnessed high inflation in the months of August and September while the country witnessed higher rainfall during this period which has hampered the production process and supply side to some extent.

12/09/2023

কম্পন-তরঙ্গ থেকে শক্তির সৃষ্টি হয়, তা ভূমিকম্পের মাধ্যমে প্রকাশ পায়। তরঙ্গ ভূ-গর্ভের নির্দিষ্ট অঞ্চলে উৎপন্ন হয় এবং উৎসস্থল থেকে তা চতুর্দিকে ছড়িয়ে পড়ে। মাঝে মাঝে কম্পন এত দুর্বল হয়, তা অনুভবও করা যায় না

যখন এই লেখাটি টাইপ হচ্ছে কি-বোর্ডের টুংটাং শব্দে, ঠিক তখনই ভূমিকম্পে মরক্কোর দুর্গম পাহাড়ি এলাকার গ্রাম পুরোপুরি...

12/09/2023

“It’s very nice thing that the President of France has arrived here…he is our big guest. You (govt) welcomed that guest very well with dance and song,” he said.

“What has happened? It’s said that 10 Airbus aircraft will be procured. Their (govt’s) real goal is to get kickbacks on this Airbus. Do you understand the kickbacks ? It means commission,” he said.

11/09/2023

Bangladesh and France regard sovereignty and strategic autonomy as key principles for a stable, multi-polar world.

Bangladesh and France share a deep-seated friendship, based on shared democratic values, promotion of human rights, sustaining peace and sustainable development.

11/09/2023

The volcano's alert level was raised to warning status and the aviation colour code went to red as scientists evaluate the eruption and associated hazards.

Hawaii volcano Kilauea erupts after nearly two months of quiet

11/09/2023

Only 24.1 overs were possible on Sunday when the arch-rivals met for the second time in the 50-over tournament, a precursor to the upcoming ODI World Cup.

More rain threatens India-Pakistan Asia Cup reserve day

11/09/2023

India are scheduled to resume their innings on 147-2 at 3:00 pm (0930 GMT) at Sri Lanka's R. Premadasa Stadium, but the chances of a timely start look unlikely with unrelenting rain keeping the ground fully covered.

More rain threatens India-Pakistan Asia Cup reserve day

10/09/2023

“The dengue situation has now reached epidemic proportions due to all-pervasive corruption in the health sector. Dengue epidemic has broken all previous records this year,” Fakhrul said.

09/09/2023

The prime minister also placed five-point recommendations to the G20 leaders eyeing to make a better world in the coming days defying all challenges with united efforts.

Sheikh Hasina said, "We adopted a 'Whole of Society' approach for implementation and attainment of the SDGs. Bangladesh received the SDG progress Award in 2021."

09/09/2023

President Macron will hold a summit meeting with PM Hasina at Prime Minister's Office on Monday morning and join a banquet to be hosted by her in honour of the visiting guest on Sunday evening.

"Bangladesh and France also show great convergence in the face of global challenges, particularly within the framework of the Paris Agenda for Peoples and the Planet, which Bangladesh actively supports," reads the announcement.

07/09/2023

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to leave the country on Friday on a Biman’s special flight to attend the 18th meeting of G20 (Group of Twenty) at the invitation of Indian premier Narendra Modi.

“Before the bilateral meeting with two prime ministers, three MOUs are likely to be signed,” Momen said at a curtain raiser press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy here.

31/08/2023

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen briefed the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday regarding President Shahabuddin's engagements in Jakarta.

President Shahabuddin to visit Indonesia to attend 43rd ASEAN Summit on Sept 5-7

29/08/2023

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said the Islamabad High Court overturned a lower court's decision to jail him for three years, a judgment that kept him from contesting upcoming elections.

Lawyers say 'manipulation' keeps Pakistan ex-PM Khan in jail despite bail

27/08/2023

Zahid Maleque said that 70 percent of the dengue patients have received treatment in the country's government hospitals. And the remaining 30 percent received treatment in private hospitals.

Tk400cr spent on dengue treatment this year: Health Minister

27/08/2023

The foreign secretary said if they look at the tangible outcome of BRICS over the last 15 years, only NDB is visible. “You can assess that. Since we remain a part of the NDB, there is no reason to feel disheartened.”

He said there was an effort to make a geographical balance and there were more interested countries but they also did not get (BRICS) membership. “It’s an ongoing process.”

26/08/2023

“BNP want the resignation of Sheikh Hasina, people don’t want Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, caretaker government and dissolution of the parliament,” he said.

“There is no alternative to Sheikh Hasina,” he said, putting forward a question: who is a more competent prime minister than Sheikh Hasina in the country?

23/08/2023

His first film, Biwi Ho Toh Aisi, released on August 22, 35 years ago. Let's look at some of the more sincere performances of the actor over the years:
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Salman Khan completes 35 years in Bollywood

03/08/2023

“Democracy-loving people are being subjected to extreme harassment, suppression and oppression by this judiciary to stop their democratic movement and the struggle," the BNP leader said.

The BNP leader said Nur was attacked horribly and inhumanely by the ‘cadres’ of Chhatra League in front of TSC of Dhaka University, leaving him injured.

01/08/2023

“They (AL) themselves are terrorists. That is why they turned the country into absolutely a terrorist state. Awami League is the party that sustains by resorting to terrorism. There’s nothing but terror in their body language,” he observed.

“The Awami League has become so much bankrupt politically that they have to do these things now and spread videos. Does Awami League know etiquette? They don't know it. Awami League was never a party of gentlemen. So, there is no reason to expect politeness from them,” he said.

01/08/2023

“We hear from our opposition party - though they can’t be called an opposition party as they are not in Parliament - that we (Awami League) won’t get the way to flee. I would like to remind the leader, who made this remark, that Sheikh Hasina or Awami League never runs away and never did,” she said.

“You (BNP leaders) already remain fugitives. How come they can make such big remarks under the supervision of a convicted fugitive?” she said.

31/07/2023

Earlier on Saturday, Mirza Fakhrul announced that their party would hold rallies in all cities and district towns to protest the oppression on the party leaders and workers during their Saturday’s sit-in programme at different entrances of the capital.

"I am hopeful that there will be a large gathering of people in the rally," he said.

31/07/2023

The man has shared several videos on his Youtube channel, where he boasts nearly 33,000 subscribers. The footage shows Toco rolling on the floor and playing fetch.

Japanese man who spent $14,000 to transform into dog takes his first walk in public

31/07/2023

She said, "We have no objection to any movement. But, we will not allow anyone else to play ducks and drakes with the fate of the people of our country."

30/07/2023

A six-member election monitoring delegation comprising members from the US, China, Japan, and Ireland held the meeting with the home minister over the upcoming parliamentary election in Bangladesh.

“We have said that our police force, BGB, Ansar, Coast Guard and other law enforcement forces are ready to conduct a fair and conflict-free election. They are capable of and efficient for holding the polls with professionalism,” he said.