Chittagong Port Authority Chairman Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman said that to survive in the competitive world, the capacity of the Chittagong Port must be increased. He made these comments at a press conference at the Shaheed Md. Fazlur Rahman Munshi Auditorium on Thursday. The press conference was organized on the occasion of the 138th Port Day.Chittagong ...more

A new awakening of small-scale dried fish production is now being seen in various areas of Bhola district. Women dry and process fish in small drying sheds on the roof of their homes with mosquito nets. On the one hand, this initiative is creating additional income for the family, and on the other hand, family ...more

A Field demonstration and feedback session was held on 23 April 2025, at Botiaghata village of Botiaghata upazila, Khulna, organised by the FAO RAP office, Thailand and the Bangladesh office as part of the Operational Partners Implementation Modality (OPIM) training workshop. At least 45  participants from 7 countries and the FAO RAP office, Thailand and the ...more

Despite several attempts by the government to attract foreign investment, Bangladesh’s economy continues to struggle under the weight of political instability, an ongoing economic crisis, a dollar shortage, and a deteriorating law and order situation. As a result, foreign investment remains stagnant, and the country’s economy is facing serious challenges, particularly in terms of balancing ...more

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has said poverty is not caused by the poor themselves but by flawed economic systems that allow wealth to accumulate at the top. Speaking at the Earthna Summit 2025 in Doha, the Nobel Laureate highlighted the transformative power of social business and microfinance in eradicating poverty and advancing sustainable development."Poverty ...more

The implementation of Dhaka’s Detailed Area Plan (DAP) has significantly harmed both the housing and connection industries, with widespread negative consequences, warned Md. Wahiduzzaman, President of REHAB, a major housing traders’ organization.Speaking at a press conference held on Tuesday at the National Press Club in Dhaka, Wahiduzzaman expressed his concerns over how the new regulations, ...more

Despite a record-breaking inflow of remittances into Bangladesh, eight banks have failed to attract any share of the funds, raising questions about their channels and ability to tap into the country’s burgeoning remittance market. This development comes at a time when the country has seen an unprecedented surge in remittances, with expatriates sending a historic ...more

Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented slowdown in job creation as political and economic instability continues to tighten its grip on the country. With the economy grappling under pressure from inflation, political turbulence, and shrinking investments, the job market has stagnated, leaving thousands of educated youth and experienced professionals without viable employment options.According to the Bangladesh ...more

The 18th World Autism Awareness Day was celebrated in Barisal. This time the slogan of the day was “Welcome Neurodiversity, Build a Sustainable Society”. On Tuesday morning, April 22, a discussion meeting was held at the Barisal Circuit House Conference Room organized by the District Administration, District Social Services Department, NDD and Disability Services and ...more

Scientists, officers, and staff of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) held a press conference today, April 22, 2025, to protest what they described as "unwarranted interference and authoritarian conduct by the Ministry" that they claim has undermined the Commission's autonomy. The event occurred at the Dr. Anower Hossain Auditorium at Paramanu Bhaban in Dhaka.Established ...more