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…
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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…
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed today said the government has adopted a specific action plan to control crime in the capital, including Mohammadpur, and criminals will be eliminated through its implementation in phases. He made the remarks this afternoon while responding to a question from journalists at an award ceremony held at the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Secretariat to honor some police members for their commendable and praiseworthy work in maintaining law and order. On the occasion, the Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Inspector General of Police (IGP), DMP Commissioner, senior officials were present. Referring to…
Germany reached the World Cup knockout phase for the first time since 2014 as substitute Deniz Undav scored twice in a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast in Toronto on Saturday. Franck Kessie turned in from close range to give the Ivorians a 30th-minute lead, but Undav volleyed home midway through the second half before snatching an injury-time winner.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey both scored twice as the rampant Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup warning on Saturday in Houston. The big win in front of nearly 69,000 put the delighted Dutch on the cusp of the knockout rounds and gave them liftoff after being held by Japan. Ronald Koeman’s side top Group F with four points from two games, ahead of Sweden on three, Japan (one) and Tunisia (none). Despite the sobering loss the Swedes had plenty of chances but were denied by good goalkeeping and wasteful finishing. They are still in with a good…
