DJ Desk : First Lady of Turkey Emine Erdogan expressed heartfelt appreciation to Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Interim Government Professor Muhammad Yunus for his outstanding contributions and global advocacy in advancing the cause of zero waste. Turkish First Lady’s appreciation came in her keynote address at the high-level commemoration of the International Day of Zero Waste in the UNGA yesterday, a press release today said. Focused on fashion and textile waste, Emine Erdogan warned of the devastating impact of the current linear production model. She called for an urgent shift in global consumption patterns, emphasizing the importance of reducing, reusing,…
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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this morning. DJ Desk : The Chief Adviser held the meeting with the Chinese President at the Great Hall of the People here. During the meeting, they discussed issues related to bilateral interest. Prof Yunus will participate in an “Investment Dialogue” with Chinese business leaders at The Presidential Beijing at 11:45 am today. The event is going to be organised to inform the Chinese investors about the business-friendly environment in Bangladesh and attract Chinese investment in Bangladesh. The Chief Adviser will also join three roundtable…
DJ Desk : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged China to play a greater role in establishing peace, prosperity and stability for both nations. The Chief Adviser made the call when he held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this morning. During the meeting, they discussed issues related to bilateral interest. At the onset of his speech, Prof Yunus expressed heartfelt greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping on behalf of Bangladesh and its people. Highlighting the July uprising in Bangladesh, he said the movement paved a way to build…
Russia is willing to export more wheat and fertiliser to Bangladesh. “Russia would like to export more wheat and fertiliser to Bangladesh,” Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexei Overchuk said when he met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia Conference in the Chinese resort town of Boao in Hainan province today. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest, including the operation of the Russian-funded Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, Bangladesh’s plan to import wheat and fertiliser from Russia and Gazprom’s gas exploration work in Bangladesh. Prof Yunus said…
Staff Correspondent : Bus and launch terminals and train stations are witnessing rush of home goers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims. Eid holidaymakers are returning home smoothly and comfortably to celebrate the festival with dear and near thanks to the initiatives taken by the concerned authorities. On rail, road, water and airways, they are reaching their destinations on time while law enforcement agencies are working round the clock to ensure their security. So far, there was no information about long traffic jams, train schedule disruptions, excessive fare collection and security violations from anywhere in the country.…
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has extended his greetings to the Muslims of Bangladesh and elsewhere across the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Qadr, also known as Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Decree) to be observed tomorrow. The BNP Acting Chairman, on his verified Facebook page, today greeted the Muslim community of Bangladesh and the world and wished them continued happiness, peace and prosperity. The first verse of the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) on this holy night to be observed across the country tomorrow. The Muslim devotees will pass the night offering special…
Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed has been awarded the prestigious ‘Lifetime Fellowship’ by the world-renowned Wadham College of Oxford University in recognition of his exceptional contributions to law, justice, and human rights. The honorary fellowship was presented to the Chief Justice today (March 26), said a press release. In a letter to the chief justice, Robert Hannigan, warden of Wadham College, wrote, “I am writing with great pleasure to let you know that the governing body of Wadham College has resolved to elect you to an honorary fellowship. I do hope you will feel able to accept this honour.”…
Executive Vice Premier of the State Council of China Ding Xuexiang called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference here. He met the Bangladesh chief adviser at Bo’ao State Guest House at Qionghai, Hainan this morning. Energy Adviser M Fouzul Kabir Khan, High Representative to the Chief Adviser Dr Khalilur Rahman, Principal Secretary on SDGs Affairs Lamiya Morshed and Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were, among others, present. The Chief Adviser will address the opening plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 around 11:30 am…
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun met China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) president Chen Sichang on the sidelines of the Bo’ao Forum for Asia Annual Conference here today. During the meeting, they discussed a potential second Chinese economic zone in the Mongla area. They also discussed potential collaboration to employ Bangladeshi workers across the globe in CCECC-run projects.
US President Donald Trump has greeted Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day. “On behalf of the American people, I wish you and the people of Bangladesh a happy Independence Day. This time of transition presents an opportunity for the people of Bangladesh to build capacity for democracy, economic progress, and enhanced security,” he said in a message sent to the Bangladesh chief adviser. Trump said the United States looks forward to continuing our partnership in this coming decisive year. “I am confident that we can advance our bilateral economic development while…
