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DHAKA : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said as a the then left-leaning activist he responded immediately to the call of his duty after March 25, 1971 along with his comrades but Awami League's opposition for...

DOHA : The interim government has decided to set up a land-based LNG terminal to ensure smooth gas supply to the country's factories. "Many are saying that they are unable to set up factories due to lack of gas. So, we...

DOHA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said his government's aim is to transform Bangladesh into a manufacturing and economic hub as he held a closed-door meeting with several prominent foreign investors here. "We want to be a top...

DHAKA : The scheduled visit of Pakistan’s deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to Bangladesh on April 27-28 was postponed this afternoon. “Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan...

DHAKA : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today called upon all to remain united to restore the democratic rights of the people of the country thwarting all conspiracies. He said this at a views-exchange meeting at the...

DOHA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has urged global investors to come with their investment in Bangladesh as the country has an immense business potential. He made the call while speaking at a private business reception on the sidelines...

DOHA : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is attending a roundtable on Rohingya issue here this morning. The meeting titled "Social and Environment Challenges Around Forcibly Displaced Populations-The Case of the Rohingya" is being held at Mandarin Oriental Hotel in...

DHAKA : BNP will hold a 'huge public meeting' in the capital on May 1 in front of the party’s Nayapaltan central office marking the May Day. “The party's preparations have already started for holding a massive public rally on...

DHAKA : Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said a feasibility study has been launched to find a permanent solution to the waterlogging issue in the Bhabodah area of Jashore. She made the...

DOHA : Claiming that social business can bring millions of people out of poverty, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said poverty is created due to a wrong economic system. "We are aware that poverty is not created by poor...