Election

Bangladesh Welcomes Japanese Mission to Oversee General Election

The Japanese government has dispatched an election observer mission to Bangladesh to oversee the pre and post-poll situations leading up to January 9, with the aim of ensuring a fair implementation of... Read more »
Lentil

Govt Initiatives Drive Lentil Cultivation, Targeting High Yields

Around 54,101 tonnes of lentils are expected to be produced from 35,380 hectares of land in the division during the current Rabi season, officials said. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has... Read more »

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Mongla Port Authority Launches Online Payment Service for Enhanced Efficiency

Mongla Port Authority Launches Online Payment Service for Enhanced Efficiency

The Mongla Port Authority (MPA) has taken a significant step towards digitalization by introducing the ‘e-Payment System Service’ at the Mongla Sea Port. This initiative, inaugurated by MPA Chairman Rear Admiral Mir... Read more »
Md. Shahabuddin

President Md. Shahabuddin Casts His Vote in 12th Parliamentary Election

President Md. Shahabuddin cast his vote through postal ballot for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election. The President and his spouse, Dr Rebecca Sultana, voted at Bangabhaban on Wednesday (January 3) at 11... Read more »
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ADB Signs $160M Loan for Dhaka Power Network

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh have officially inked a $160 million loan agreement to support the enhancement of Dhaka’s power distribution network. The loan aims to improve... Read more »
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Defence Ministry Releases Detailed Deployment Plan for Upcoming National Elections

The deployment of the army is set to commence today in 62 districts to ensure a peaceful environment for the upcoming 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections scheduled for January 7. According to... Read more »
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Bangladesh Breaks Overseas Employment Record in 2023, Remittances Lag Behind

Bangladesh achieved a record high in sending workers abroad in 2023, surpassing the previous year by 15%, driven by the reopening of the Malaysian market and expanded quotas in Saudi Arabia. The... Read more »
AL

AL Chief Urges Voters to Choose ‘Boat’ for Ongoing Progress

Sheikh Hasina Urges New Voters to Support “Boat” for Continued Development Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on new and young voters to cast their ballots for... Read more »
Polling Day

Public Transport Access Granted for Polling Day

Public transportation, including local and regular route buses, along with private cars, will be permitted for movement on the polling day to facilitate voters in reaching polling centers, as announced by Md... Read more »
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Bangladesh’s Export Earnings Decline by 1.06% in Dec 2023

According to a report by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh experienced a 1.06% year-on-year decline in merchandise export earnings in December of the fiscal year 2023-24. The country’s export earnings for... Read more »