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Budget support, BR projects to dominate talks

Development cooperation, trade and regional security issues besides Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's possible China visit may come up prominently during discussion between foreign minister Khalilur Rahman and top Chinese officials.The foreign minister starts for Beijing today (Tuesday) for talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, as both countries seek to...

Govt to launch broad-based drive for netting larger NTR, non-NBR revenues

The government launches a broad-based drive to augment revenue receipts outside the NBR purview with a target of netting Tk 910 billion for the forthcoming fiscal year, as a bigger budget is imminent. Official count shows the amount for the fiscal 2026-27 is 39.5-percent higher from that of the outgoing...

Measles turns deadlier, claims record single-day lives

A man holds a child receiving oxygen through a nebuliser mask while undergoing treatment for measles at DNCC hospital in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo Measles and measles-like symptoms claimed 17 more children's lives in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, the highest daily toll since mid-March...

Flood-hit 'haor' farmers to get Tk 7,500 monthly support for 3 months

Flood-hit farmers in the country's 'haor' areas will get monthly financial assistance of Tk 7,500 each in the first phase, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid said Monday.The list of the farmers, who have been affected by the recent floods, is being prepared, he said.Based on the extent of damage, some...

BJP takes control of West Bengal in key polls, a blow to Mamata

NEW DELHI, May 4 (AP): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist party on Monday wrested control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key election.The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won at least 124 seats in...

CII sees CEPA to boost Bangladesh-India economic ties

The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Bangladesh and India could help expand bilateral trade and investment between the two countries, particularly in services, technology and skills development.Pankaj Tandon, a member of the South Asian Committee of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), made the remarks while addressing a...