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Trial operation of ocean satellite ground station to begin in Dec

Bangladesh is set to inaugurate its first-ever ocean satellite ground station in Chattogram by the end of this year, marking a significant milestone in the country's push to harness the blue economy.The facility - located at the University of Chittagong's Institute of Marine Sciences - is expected to begin trial...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivers a speech at a roundtable discussion

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus delivers a speech at a roundtable discussion titled 'Social and Environment Challenges around Forcibly Displaced Populations-The Case of the Rohingya' on the second day of the Earthna Summit held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. Qatar Emir's sister Sheikha Hind bint...

Premature LDC graduation will raise poverty, affect industries

Bangladesh's premature graduation from the least-developed country (LDC) status will raise poverty levels and affect industries, including readymade garment (RMG), experts told a roundtable on Wednesday, requesting immediate deferral of the transition.They highlighted evidence-based decision-making, saying if the graduation happens with the existing preparedness, a number of sectors, including pharmaceutical,...

Premature LDC graduation will raise poverty, affect industries

SC dismisses case against Yunus, six others

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the proceedings of a money-laundering case against seven accused, including interim government's Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus.The apex court also set aside a High Court ruling that upheld the indictment of them allowed by a special court in Dhaka in...

TIB slams move to launch fresh revenue automation projects

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has opposed the government's move to launch any fresh project on automation of revenue management blindly following donor prescriptions and without considering their desired outcomes. The TIB also called for giving highest priority on domestic technological knowhow and artificial intelligence while adopting any such projects.Citing media...

Microenterprises can act as powerful engine of inclusive growth: Speakers

Speakers at a discussion have stressed that microenterprises can act as a powerful engine of inclusive growth in Bangladesh, provided the right policy, social awareness and support systems are put in place.The discussion titled 'Small Ventures, Big Future: Microenterprise as Engine of Inclusive Growth in Bangladesh' was held at the...

2 cops injured as police, auto drivers clash in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Apr 23: Two policemen were injured, one of them requiring stitches on the head, in a clash between police and drivers of battery-powered auto-rickshaws in the Outer-Signal area under Chandgaon thana in Chattogram city on Wednesday.Locals said the incident took place around 10 am when a group of auto...

3 youths killed in Cumilla train accident

CUMILLA, Apr 23 (BSS): Three youths died as a train ran them over at Madhabpur under Burichang upazila of the district Wednesday morning.Two of the deceased were identified as Saiful Islam, 18, son of Mokhlesur Rahman of Debidwarand and Md. Tuhin, 17, in Cumilla, The youths died after being run...

Four indicted in Magura girl rape, murder case

Magura, Apr 23 (UNB): A Magura court on Wednesday framed charges against four accused of rape and murder of eight-year-old Asiya.Magura Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Judge Md. Zahid Hasan framed the charges in a crowded courtroom.Prime accused Hitu Sheikh, was charged with rape and murder.Co-accused Sajib Sheikh and...

Suspension for 37 KUET students withdrawn, 7 dormitories reopen

KHULNA, Apr 23 (BSS): The temporary suspension of 37 students of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) was withdrawn, and the university's seven residential halls were reopened on Wednesday.The decision was taken during the 102nd emergency meeting of the university syndicate held in the afternoon. The announcement was made...

Members of the Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association form a human chain

Members of the Bangladesh Photo Journalists Association form a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the capital on Wednesday to protest against the illegal occupation of the second floor of a building housing the association's office on its first floor. — FE photo

China to expand BD rail projects, ready for Teesta project

Currently engaged in major infrastructure-development projects in Bangladesh, China signals its readiness to expand collaboration into digital, marine and green economies, and widen medical visas and scholarship quotas for Bangladeshi citizens.Also, China stands ready to participate in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao...