In a significant step towards improving the country’s business climate and easing local business approvals, the government is moving to gradually integrate trade licence services of city corporations and municipalities with the national investment service system. The initiative will allow entrepreneurs to apply for trade licences, pay fees, complete renewals, obtain approvals and track application progress through online platforms, reducing the need for repeated visits to local offices and cutting delays in service delivery. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury recently disclosed the plan in parliament, saying the government is also taking a series of measures to strengthen investor confidence,…
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A state-owned cargo ship – ‘MV Banglar Joyjatra’ – of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) today successfully crossed the internationally risky Strait of Hormuz. The ship is currently moving towards the waters of Fujairah port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to complete safe bunkering and necessary clearance procedures. All the 31 crew working on the ship are Bangladeshi citizens, who are completely safe, a handout said. ‘MV Banglar Joyjatra’ entered the waters of the Middle East on January 26. Initially, the ship was loaded with 39,000 tonnes of steel coils from Mesaieed Port in Qatar and brought those to Jebel…
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrived here tonight from Kuala Lumpur concluding his two-day official visit to Malaysia. A special Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister and his spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman landed at Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport at 11:05 pm local time, PM’s additional press secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman said. Liaoning Province Vice Governor Bai Ying, Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yao Wen and Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md. Nazmul Islam welcomed Bangladesh premier and his spouse at the airport. From the airport, the Prime Minister in ceremonial motorcade was taken to…
By Staff Correspondent: The University of Asia Pacific (UAP), in collaboration with the Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), organized “The Fiscal Compass 2026: Beyond the Numbers, Shaping Bangladesh’s Future,” a high-level policy dialogue on the Proposed National Budget for FY 2026–27 at its auditorium in Dhaka. The event brought together policymakers, economists, academics, researchers, business leaders, and students to discuss Bangladesh’s fiscal priorities, economic challenges, and future development strategy. The forum served as an important platform for exchanging views on sustainable growth, investment promotion, revenue mobilization, employment generation, and overall economic resilience. Mr. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, MP, Minister for…
Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday. The World Cup debutants from the tiny Atlantic archipelago are now within touching distance of the last 32 after following up their improbable opening draw with Spain by taking a point from Uruguay. Cape Verde, ranked 63rd in the world, will head into their final Group H game against Saudi Arabia knowing that victory will secure passage into the next round. “Since the beginning, what…
By Staff Corres[pondent : 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…
By Staff Correspondent : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today held bilateral talks with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim. The meeting was held at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office, Perdana Putra Building in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, at 10.30 am local time. During the meeting, they discussed different issues related to mutual interests. Later, a delegation-level meeting was held between the two countries. In the meeting, they reviewed the overall state of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. The meeting focused on reopening the labour market for Bangladeshi workers, regularisation and renewal of…
By Staff Correspondent : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon Bangladeshi expatriates to make united efforts to contribute to the country. “Let us all think about what we can do for the country so that we can all prosper together. Alongside our own demands and expectations, we should now think about what we can do for the country,” he said. The Prime Minister made the remarks at a views-exchange meeting with Bangladeshi expatriates at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur tonight. Referring to the country’s condition during a decade-and-a-half of fascist rule, the Prime Minister said individuals and groups had…
By Asma Parvin : Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim accorded a warm red-carpet welcome to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today. Around 8:30 a.m. local time (Monday), Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his spouse Zubaida Rahman left the Shangri-La Hotel in a motorcade and arrived at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office, Perdana Putra, in Putrajaya at 9:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they were warmly received by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his spouse, Datuk Seri Dr. Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. Following the reception, a smartly turned-out contingent of the Malaysian Armed Forces presented a guard of honour to Tarique Rahman and…
By Staff Correspondent : Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has joined a one-to-one meeting with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim here this morning. At 9:30 a.m. local time ((Monday), they held this private meeting on the fifth floor of the Perdana Putra, the Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia. After the one-to-one talks, a high-level meeting between the two countries will begin. The Prime Ministers of the two countries will lead their respective delegations at the meeting. Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam…
