9+ hour, 43+ min ago   (611+ words) Bangladesh has set a target of attracting an additional US$5 billion in investment from the United States (US) over the next five years, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Saturday."The government and the American Chamber of Commerce in…...

4+ day, 49+ min ago   (320+ words) The cultural connections, shared heritage and resilience of communities living across the Sundarbans of Bangladesh and Kolkata were highlighted at the closing event of an EUNIC-supported project held at the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on Monday night.The EUNIC Cluster Bangladesh and…...

4+ day, 16+ min ago   (979+ words) The political transition following the July 2024 mass movement and the subsequent collapse of the prior administration initially signaled a potential institutional reset. However, the high expectations surrounding the interim administration under Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus have increasingly collided with…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (405+ words) US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen held a fruitful meeting with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday, focusing on increasing US investment in Bangladesh, ensuring transparency in major infrastructure projects and making the trade environment more business-friendly.The meeting…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (746+ words) Vietnam and Nepal are seeking to strengthen economic and commercial relations as business delegations from the two countries increase exchanges and explore new opportunities for trade and investment. The growing contact between Vietnamese and Nepali business communities reflects a shared…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (801+ words) The central question is no longer whether BRICS can replace the US dollar immediately, but whether it can provide credible alternatives that give emerging economies greater choice in international trade and finance. First PostLeaders of the BRICS group are expected…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (666+ words) Financial regulators and policymakers in New Zealand are weighing a comprehensive suite of new banking regulations aimed at international depositors, part of a broader, multi-year effort by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to bolster domestic financial stability and…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (425+ words) The eighth China Ambassador Cup Wushu Championship drew to a close in Dhaka on Sunday, with the two-day tournament underlining the growing sporting ties between Bangladesh and China.A total of 279 athletes from 19 clubs took part in the competition at…...

1+ week, 21+ min ago   (909+ words) Jamal Uddin SarkerA strong and independent financial regulatory system is essential for the stability of any modern economy. For Bangladesh, where the banking and financial sectors play a crucial role in economic development, the effectiveness of financial regulators is particularly…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1338+ words) Bernard PriyamSyedur Rahman was an eminent progressive educator, philosopher, and intellectual whose visionary ideas were decades ahead of his time. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman acknowledged with deep reverence the profound impact Principal Rahman had on his formative student years. His…...