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Notable siphoned-off money can be brought back within 3-4 years

The recent interim government initiated significant moves to repatriate the assets siphoned off abroad, and a substantial amount could be recovered within the next three to four years, if the efforts continue, said former finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed.He, however, noted that recovering assets - looted over the past 18...

BD, China sign four MoUs on media tie-up

Bangladesh and China signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in media sector and promote the use of modern technologies, reports BSS.According to a statement of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese Premier Li Qiang witnessed the signing of...

Bangla QR mandatory from July 1

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made the use of Bangla QR code mandatory from July 1 as part of its efforts to reduce cash-based transactions and accelerate the country's transition towards a cashless economy, reports BSS.BB Deputy Governor Dr. Habibur Rahman on Thursday announced the decision while addressing the inaugural...

Govt working to recruit music, fine arts teachers in primary schools: Bobby

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Thursday said the government is working to expand the opportunities for graduates pursuing higher education in various creative subjects, including music, fine arts and drama, to join teaching in primary schools in the country, reports BSS.He said skilled and trained...

EWU holds seminar on budget

A seminar titled 'National Budget 2026-27: Priorities and Perspectives' was held at the East West University (EWU) in the capital on Thursday. Three renowned economists of the country attended the seminar and presented their expert opinions on how the national budget would impact ordinary citizens, students, businesses, and future of...

'Durbar Konnya Programme Model' launched in country

FE REPORTThe 'Durbar Konnya Programme Model' - an innovative initiative designed to strengthen the leadership, agency and climate resilience of adolescent girls and young women in climate-vulnerable communities across the country - has been officially launched.Developed in alignment with Bangladesh's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023-2050, the model seeks to empower...

DIU chairman highlights role of higher education in advancing SDGs

Daffodil International University (DIU) Chairman Dr Md Sabur Khan participated in the Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) 2026 held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Wednesday, according to a statement.He attended the event as a distinguished speaker in a session titled "Driving Change: How South Asian Higher Education Powers the SDGs."During the...