The country has recorded a robust 19.13 percent increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within a year after the 2024 July Uprising. This performance positions the nation as a significant outlier when compared to the investment trends experienced by other countries following periods of substantial popular upheaval. The data, compiled by the World Bank and Bangladesh Bank, was publicly revealed today via a Facebook post by Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, the Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The figures, presented under the title “FDI Picture Post-Mass Uprising,” demonstrate Bangladesh’s resilience and continued investor confidence despite the…
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The government today urged the political parties to take a coordinated decision on referendum issue and implementation of the July National Charter, noting that it will help the government make necessary decisions. “The Council of Advisers today urged the long-standing allied political parties of the anti-fascist movement to hold internal discussions quickly and provide unified guidance to the government within the next seven days if possible,” said Law Adviser Professor Dr Asif Nazrul. He was addressing a press briefing at the Karabi Hall in the Chief Adviser’s Office here after an emergency meeting of the Council of Advisers. Asif Nazrul…
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Luanda — Angola’s national senior football team drew 2-2 with Eswatini in the ninth round of Group D qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Given their continental ranking differences, the Angolans were favored to win the match, but they failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The Angolan team created several scoring opportunities in the first half but failed to score due to inconsistent finishing, resulting in a goalless halftime. Keep up with the latest headlines on The second half started disastrously for Angola, with Justice scoring the first goal in the 47th minute…
The expatriate Bangladeshis, government officials assigned to election duties or residing outside their constituencies and voters currently under lawful custody will be able to cast votes through IT-supported postal ballots in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections. The Election Commission (EC) disclosed this in a public notification issued today, signed by its Director (Public Relations) Md Ruhul Amin Mallik. “In the forthcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) elections, Bangladeshi voters living abroad, those engaged in election responsibilities, officials posted outside their home constituencies, and voters under legal custody will be eligible to vote via IT-supported postal ballots,” the statement said.…
Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Baharul Alam has asked his subordinate colleagues to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and honesty to make the upcoming national election peaceful and successful. “National elections are very important for the state, where the police role is very significant. Every police personnel in the field during the election will be the symbol of peoples’ confidence,” he said. IGP Baharul Alam made the observation while inspecting the sixth batch competence and capacity building training for policemen who will perform election duty. Rajshahi Metropolitan Police (RMP) arranged the 3-day training workshop ahead of the upcoming…
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has thanked the Election Commission (EC) for creating opportunity for expatriate Bangladeshis to cast their votes in the upcoming national election. He said, “Expatriate Bangladeshis have been demanding the right and opportunity to vote in national elections for a long time. In the upcoming election, a significant part of their hope is going to be fulfilled. This time, for the first time, around 5 million expatriates from various countries are getting the opportunity to vote in the upcoming national election. I sincerely congratulate and commend the Election Commission on behalf of our party for introducing…
Senior Secretary of the Election Commission (EC) Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed today said voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) services for expatriate Bangladeshis are currently underway at 21 stations in 11 countries. The registration activities are being carried out at two stations each in Australia and Canada, four in the United States and three in the United Kingdom, among others, he told reporters at the EC office in the capital’s Agargan area. “Gradually, the service will be expanded to all countries where Bangladesh has embassies,” he added. The EC secretary said many expatriates already possess NIDs as it is mandatory…
Significant advancements have been reported in investment facilitation initiatives across ministries and departments in the country. The updates were revealed at the 5th Investment Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Chief Adviser’s Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi, said a press release of Chief Adviser’s Press Wing tonight. “Our focus on execution and holding each other accountable at this meeting demonstrates our commitment to improving the operating environment for businesses. We have a long way to go but we are going there with clear intent, rigour and transparency,” said Lutfey Siddiqi. Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur, Chief Adviser’s Special…
US President Donald Trump alleged Sunday that nuclear-armed countries including Russia and China have conducted underground nuclear tests unknown to the public. “Russia’s testing, and China’s testing, but they don’t talk about it,” he said in an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” program, when asked about his surprise order on Thursday for the United States to test nuclear weapons. “You don’t necessarily know where they’re testing… They test way underground where people don’t know exactly what’s happening with the test,” he adde
