Bangladesh
Eradicating TB: Roundtable takes stock of progress, identifies challenges ahead
Speakers at a discussion here on Wednesday laid emphasis on collaboration among all shakeholders to eradicate TB together with the government.
Foundation stone on Bangabandhu Railway Bridge on Mar 14
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan on Wednesday said March 14 has been fixed as the tentative date for laying the foundation stone of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Railway Bridge (Dual-gauge) over the Jamuna River.
PM’s visit to Italy opens new chapter of cooperation
Bangladesh and Italy on Wednesday agreed to take the bilateral relations between the two countries to a new height, saying the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened a new chapter of cooperation.
Criminals must be tried: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said criminals must be tried, no matter how powerful they are.
Everyone has a role in women’s empowerment: Fazilatunnessa
State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Fazilatunnessa Indira on Wednesday said that both media and people from all walks of life have to work together to change the status quo and realize a women-friendly society.
Experts for skilling coastal fishermen to tap potentials of marine fisheries
Experts at a programme here on Wednesday stressed the importance of developing the skills of the country’s 6.5 lakh coastal fishermen to tap the extraordinary potentials of Bangladesh’s blue economy.
Qatar reopens labour market for Bangladeshis
Qatar has reopened its labour market for Bangladeshi workers after a closure for several months.
Overhead electric cables in major cities to go underground in 5 yrs: Nasrul
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said all the overhead power cables in Dhaka and other major cities will go underground within the next five years.
National Library Day observed at IU
The National Library Day-2020 was observed at Islamic University (IU) in Kushtia on Wednesday amid festive mood and much enthusiasm.
Open discussion held at IU
An open discussion on ‘Mobility in transport management’ was held at Islamic University in Kushtia on Wednesday with a view to mitigating the university’s transport crisis.