(BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought China’s support in Bangladesh’s development projects and construction of China-Bangladesh Friendship Hospital. He made the call when Liu Haixing, Minister of International Affairs of the Communist Party of China, paid a courtesy call on him at the State Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing at 9:15 am (Chinese local time). At the beginning of the meeting, Liu Haixing congratulated Tarique Rahman on assuming office as the Prime Minister. He mentioned that former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia visited China nine times and said in her honour, a photo of Begum Khaleda Zia’s visit…
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has invited Chinese companies to extend their value chain into Bangladesh to co-author the next great Asian economic miracle in the country. “We are inviting Chinese companies to extend their value chain into Bangladesh. We can help Chinese companies serve global markets while benefitting from growing large domestic demand,” he said. The Prime Minister was addressing the Bangladesh Investment Forum here which was participated by Business leaders, industrialists, and institutional Investors. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) organized the event at Diaoyutai Hotel here. The Premier added: “Bangladesh is inviting you to co-author the next great Asian…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the World Economic Forum (WEF) to take coordinated measures in support of delta nations like Bangladesh, which are highly vulnerable to climate change, as well as countries threatened by rising sea levels. He made the call when WEF President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alois Zwinggi paid a courtesy call on him this afternoon at Dalian International Conference Center on the sidelines of the WEF’s annual gathering here. At the beginning of the meeting, the WEF president and CEO congratulated the Prime Minister on assuming office as the head of government of Bangladesh.…
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran. The House-passed measure, adopted by the Senate in a 50-48 vote, directs Trump to remove US forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes military action. Because the measure is a “concurrent resolution,” it does not go to Trump’s desk for signature and carries disputed legal force. But its passage still puts both chambers of Congress on record against a conflict…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the leaders around the world to deliver on their commitments for the millions whose lives are at stake due to climate change. “It is time to turn climate pledges into actions, and commitments into results, so that the world can embrace the future with confidence. We hope COP31 will rise to this challenge, and Bangladesh stands ready to play its part,” he said. The Prime Minister said this in his opening remarks at a session titled “Climate Leadership in a Shifting Global Landscape” at the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 17th Annual Meeting of…
The Organization of American States (OAS) on Tuesday urged the release of political prisoners in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela and offered to monitor future elections in those countries. Hundreds of opposition members are imprisoned in the three nations, which are governed by leftist leaders. Cuba pledged in March to release prisoners following an agreement with the Vatican, while Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, is overseeing an ongoing release of prisoners. The OAS General Secretariat made an “urgent call for the unconditional release of all persons detained for political reasons” in the three nations, according to a statement issued in Panama…
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to launch the ‘Bangla QR’ (Quick Response) code system on July 1, aiming to simplify, standardize and expand digital transactions across the country as part of its broader push toward a cashless economy. The central bank believes the initiative will transform the country’s payment ecosystem by creating a unified, low-cost and inclusive digital transaction platform that can be used by businesses of all sizes, from major shopping malls to roadside vendors. Under the new system, merchants will be able to accept payments through a single QR code, eliminating the need for multiple QR codes issued…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined the plenary session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian, a port city in Liaoning province in China as an invited guest. The plenary session titled “Innovating at Scale” began at the Dalian International Conference Centre in the city at 9:00 am (local time), according to Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atiqur Rahman Rumon here. President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Alois Zwingli delivered the opening speech at the session. The session was also attended by Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas…
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is going to China tonight on an official visit amid growing expectations of expanding long-standing economic and development cooperation between the two friendly countries. The visit has raised hopes and optimism among government and business circles for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, technology and infrastructure development. Stakeholders believe the visit would create new opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations in trade, infrastructure, industrialization, energy, the digital economy and technology sectors. Bangladesh and China are already deeply engaged in infrastructure development and manufacturing cooperation. The prime minister left for Malaysia on Sunday on a two-day visit, his…
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer on Monday to fire Argentina into the last 32 as a severe thunderstorm forced France to sit through a two-hour weather delay before joining the South Americans in the knockout rounds. Messi, who had tied Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 goals with a brilliant hat-trick against Algeria last week, bagged the 17th and 18th goals of his World Cup career in a 2-0 win over Austria in Texas. The eight-time Ballon D’Or winner, who turns 39 on Wednesday, had blown a chance to break the record after eight minutes when he…
