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Faruk Khan urges Turkey to invest in tourism sector

Dhaka, May 16 -- Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan urged Turkey to invest in Bangladesh's tourism sector saying that it guarantees the best investment environment in South Asia. ... Read More


One in four adults suffers from hypertension in BD

, May 16 -- Speakers at a discussion on Thursday said that one in every four adults in Bangladesh is suffering from hypertension and it is one of the major risk factors for various non-communicable di... Read More


Bangladesh highly vulnerable to climate impacts despite being least carbon emitter: Speakers

Dhaka, May 16 -- Speakers at a seminar on Thursday highlighted Bangladesh's role as an active voice in global climate diplomacy, combating climate change and implementing the Sustainable Development G... Read More


India making efforts to keep Bangladesh under control: Fakhrul

Dhaka, May 16 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday alleged that neighbouring India has been continuously making efforts to keep Bangladesh under its control instead of reso... Read More


9 Bangladeshis in Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list

, May 16 -- Forbes, one of the world's prestigious business magazines, has published the list of its ninth annual 30 Under 30 Asia, Class of 2024 on Wednesday, including nine Bangladeshi rising stars.... Read More


Local Government Division gets highest Tk 38,809 crore in ADP for FY25

Dhaka, May 16 -- The Local Government Division has received the highest allocation of some Tk 38,808.88 crore in the new Annual Development Programme (ADP) for 2024-2025 fiscal year approved by the Na... Read More


Differing reserve figures stirring market instability and consumer price hikes

Dhaka, May 16 -- Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating foreign exchange reserves, Bangladesh Bank has been employing varied methodologies to calculate the nation's reserves, unveiling differing figures. T... Read More


Toshiba to cut 4,000 jobs to turn business around

TOKYO, May 16 -- Japan's Toshiba Corporation on Thursday said it will cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically to cut costs and turn around its struggling business. The latest move came as the industrial co... Read More


Activists say US human rights report "biased", overlooked violence and key issues

Dhaka, May 16 -- Members of the civil society, human rights advocates, and leaders from minority communities have expressed shock and dismay at what they termed the United States's "over-reliance" on ... Read More


Special mango rail to start operation on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route June 10

, May 16 -- A special mango train on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route will be launched from June 10. The decision was taken at a meeting at the DC office on Thursday with deputy commissioner AKM Galiv Kha... Read More