IMF agrees to disburse $1.15b to Bangladesh in third tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has greenlit a significant financial injection of $1.15 billion to Bangladesh as part of its ongoing multi-billion-dollar loan program. Following a 15-day mission led by…
Govt sets Tk265,000cr ADP for FY25
The government has outlined a Tk 265,000 crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year (FY25), with the highest allocation of Tk 70,687.76 crore (26.67% of the total…
Evaluate economic prospect before taking dev projects: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the authorities concerned to assess economic possibilities and benefit first before taking any development project. “Before taking any development project with huge investment, we…
Bangladesh to feature on opening day of Women’s T20 World Cup
The hosts Bangladesh will kick off their campaign on the opening day of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup by taking on one of the qualifiers according to the schedule.…
Secondary schools and colleges resume classes
Secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical educational institutions have resumed academic activities and classes today after experiencing frequent changes due to the ongoing heatwave. This decision follows the conditions outlined…
Armed forces earn people’s trust standing by them in crises: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the armed forces of the country have attained people’s trust and confidence standing beside them during their any bad time. “Our armed forces stand…
New guidelines launched to protect children and pregnant women from heat stress in Bangladesh
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh, with UNICEF’s support, launched today the National Guidelines on Heat-Related Illnesses to protect children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women from…
80% job seekers lack qualifications: AK Azad
AK Azad, a Member of the Library Committee in the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad, expressed concern over the lack of job qualifications among job seekers, stating that 80% of candidates do…
Budget priorities for government in addressing citizen’s aspirations: CPD
Renowned economist Debapriya Bhattacharya unveils vital budget proposals for the fiscal year 2024-25 to address Bangladesh’s socio-economic needs, highlighting key priorities for the government in the pursuit of citizens’ aspirations.…
Former aide tells Trump trial of 2016 campaign ‘crisis’
A former close advisor to Donald Trump testified in court Friday about the “crisis” that engulfed his 2016 presidential campaign after a tape emerged of him bragging about groping women.…