Bangladesh
Creative Media Industry Skills Council launched
The National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) Wednesday launched the Creative Media Industry Skills Council (CMISC) for creative skills training and development.
Japanese development model best for Bangladesh to emulate: Speakers
Speakers at a JICA seminar opined that the Japanese model of development might be the best pathway for Bangladesh in achieving economic goals and turning itself into a developed country.
Will follow up discussion that FM Momen had in Washington: Miller
US Ambassador Earl Miller has expressed willingness to work closely with Bangladesh government to follow up the discussion that Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen had in Washington DC with his counterpart and other high dignitaries.
Women unaware of scopes in public procurement domain: Survey
Women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh are not fully aware of the scopes for them in the public procurement domain, according to a survey by BUILD.
Govt to import 3.5 lakh MT more rice
The government will import 350,000 metric tons of rice more in the coming days as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its nod in principle to a proposal of the Directorate General of Food on Wednesday.
FutureNation, a coalition to create economic opportunity for a million youth
Prime Minister’s Private Sector Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Wednesday highlighted the importance of partnership between private and public sectors.
Saudi Arabia won't send back Rohingyas to Bangladesh: Shahriar
The Saudi government did not say that the Rohingyas, living in Saudi Arabia, will be sent back to Bangladesh, said State Minister for Foreign Affairs M Shahriar Alam on Wednesday.
President Hamid gets first dose of Covid vaccine
President Abdul Hamid received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Wednesday.
Covid-19: Bangladesh reports sharp rise in infections; 7 more die
Bangladesh recorded 1,018 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning, showing a sharp rise in the number of daily infections.
Cartoonist Kishore files complaint “over torture in custody”
Cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore on Wednesday filed a complaint with a Dhaka court over alleged torture on him in custody after his arrest under the Digital Security Act (DSA).