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US funding to help Bangladesh advance inclusivity, equity and democracy: Embassy

The newest tranche of US funding will assist Bangladesh towards a more inclusive, equitable and democratic course for its people, the US Embassy in Dhaka said today (16 September). According to the... Read more »

Bangladesh to get back 200 acres of land from India: BGB-BSF meeting

Bangladeshi landowners are set to regain around 200 acres of land that had shifted into Indian territory due to the erosion of the Padma River along the Daulatpur border in Kushtia. This... Read more »

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RMG Factories to Stay Open Amid Unrest

In a meeting held on Saturday (14 September), garment factory owners across the country unanimously agreed to resume operations starting today. However, it was also decided that individual factories may be closed... Read more »
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AI is ‘accelerating the climate crisis,’ expert warns

If you care about the environment, think twice about using AI. Generative artificial intelligence uses 30 times more energy than a traditional search engine, warns researcher Sasha Luccioni, on a mission to... Read more »

US Private Sector Poised to Boost Bangladesh’s Growth with Economic Reforms

US Private Sector Poised to Boost Bangladesh’s Growth with Economic ReformsThe United States private sector can significantly contribute to Bangladesh’s growth by enhancing trade and investment, provided the right economic reforms are... Read more »
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Salehuddin vows to continue reforms in financial sector

Citing reforms in the revenue and banking sectors as two most important challenges before the country’s economy, Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed... Read more »
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Deep Depression Over Bay Triggers Widespread Rain Across Bangladesh

A deep depression formed in the Bay of Bengal has brought rain to most parts of Bangladesh today, September 14, according to a bulletin by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The depression,... Read more »
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Six Commissions to Drive Reforms, Start Work in October: CA Yunus

Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government, has announced the formation of six commissions as an initial step toward reforms, including constitutional amendments. These commissions are expected to begin... Read more »
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FICCI Pushes for Investor-Friendly Tax Reforms

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the Bangladesh government to implement a more investment-friendly tax structure to enhance foreign investor confidence. During a meeting on Wednesday (11... Read more »
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625 killed, 18,380 injured during student movement: Health services secretary

A total of 625 people have lost their lives and 18,380 have been injured during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, Senior Secretary MA Akmal Hossain Azad of the Health Services Division said today... Read more »