Bangladesh joins global AI body as WAICO observer

Bangladesh has decided to join the newly formed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) initially as an observer, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today.In a statement today, the ministry ...

PM Tarique sees scope for economic turnaround through govt-business partnership

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday expressed optimism that Bangladesh could achieve a significant economic turnaround within the next four to five years if the government and the private sector ...

Primary school recruitment logjam to break as 14,384 teachers set to join from October

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has said the joining process for 14,384 recommended assistant teachers for government primary schools will begin within October, ending months of uncertainty over ...

NCP suspends leader again over objectionable remarks on PM Tarique Rahman

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has handed a fresh suspension to its central committee joint member secretary Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir, days after he posted objectionable comments about Prime Minister Tarique ...

Govt prioritising research to develop climate-resilient rice varieties: Minister

The government is prioritising research-driven agricultural development to introduce new climate-resilient rice varieties amid concerns over potential crop losses caused by climate change, Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur ...

Govt working to expand handloom industry, diversify export markets: State Minister

The government has already started work to modernise Bangladesh's handloom industry, develop skilled manpower, create new entrepreneurs and expand domestic and international markets for handloom products, said State Minister for ...

Bank, NBFI shares remain under pressure despite weekly index gains

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed the week with its key indices in positive territory, but the banking and financial institutions sector failed to recover from the previous week's slump, ...

Minorities should maintain ties with all parties, not just one: NCP's Nahid

National Citizen Party (NCP) convener and Chief Whip of the opposition Nahid Islam on Saturday said Bangladesh's minority communities, including Hindus, Buddhists and Christians, should maintain relations with all political ...

Govt-business collaboration can bring positive economic change in 4-5 years: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said joint efforts by the government and the business community could bring positive changes to the country’s economy within the next four to five years, ...

Gaza authorities say found 112 bodies in rubble

Authorities in Gaza said Saturday that they had recovered the remains of another 112 people in rubble, part of daunting operations after more than two years of Israeli strikes.Gaza's civil ...