Agriculture officials guaranteed adequate fertiliser supplies across Bangladesh during Thursday announcements. Lt Gen Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury pledged stable pricing despite potential production cost increases. The government cleared previous administration payment delays totaling 20,691 crore taka while dismantling import control groups.
Agricultural output reached record levels with rice production hitting 41.91 million tonnes this fiscal year. Farmers received 893.20 crore taka in assistance covering seeds and fertiliser support. Export revenues climbed 10 percent as China received Bangladeshi mangoes for the first time.
Officials established 100 mini cold storage facilities to reduce post-harvest losses. The International...
Bangladesh authorities will allow tourists back to St Martin's Island from November 1 through February under strict environmental controls. Tourism Secretary Nasreen Jahan confirmed the four-month reopening plan during Thursday's World Tourism Day press conference. Officials coordinate with environmental agencies to protect the coral reef ecosystem at this UN heritage location.
Daily visitor limits remain at 2000 people with software systems tracking tourist numbers. November and December permit day visits only while overnight stays begin in January. Coral regeneration has improved during the previous year of restricted access.
New conduct rules apply to all visitors and will extend to every tourist destination across Bangladesh. The...
President Trump declared his opposition to Israeli West Bank annexation during Thursday remarks at the White House. The announcement preceded Prime Minister Netanyahu's scheduled United Nations address and Washington meeting amid growing international pressure on Israel. Trump expressed confidence about reaching a Gaza peace agreement while rejecting far-right Israeli proposals for territorial expansion. Arab leaders had previously warned the American president about potential consequences of such actions.
Palestinian Authority President Abbas delivered a video address to the General Assembly after America denied his visa application. Abbas rejected Hamas governance and distanced himself from the October 7 attacks while calling for...
ICCB Heritage Restaurant presents a two-day Grand Sufi Night beginning today. The establishment combines live Sufi musical performances with authentic Mughal dishes during this special event. Guests can enjoy the experience within a peaceful natural environment that recreates a royal atmosphere.
The restaurant welcomes families and individuals seeking spiritual musical entertainment. Each evening runs from 6:30pm until 10:30pm across both days. Advanced reservations receive strong recommendations through the telephone number 01991-197719. Additional event details appear on the restaurant's official Facebook page for interested patrons.
Microsoft terminated access to cloud services for Israeli military intelligence unit after discovering violations of company policies. Unit 8200 had used Azure platforms to store surveillance data from millions of Palestinian phone calls collected from Gaza and the West Bank. The tech giant acted following Guardian newspaper investigations that exposed the mass surveillance program. Company officials found evidence supporting reports about unauthorized data storage practices.
The Israeli spy agency quickly transferred approximately 8,000 terabytes of intercepted communications from Microsoft data centers in the Netherlands. Sources indicate the unit plans to move operations to Amazon Web Services instead. This marks the first known...
Prof Muhammad Yunus conducted diplomatic meetings with multiple world leaders during the United Nations General Assembly sessions. The Chief Adviser discussed Bangladesh's February electoral plans and July Charter reforms with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed creating an Italy-Bangladesh Business Forum to boost investments between both nations.
Healthcare transformation dominated another assembly session where Yunus warned against profit-driven medical systems. He advocated for social business models that prioritize community welfare over financial gains. Finland's President Alexander Stubb explored UN reform initiatives and regional development projects with the interim government...
Aramit Group executive Jahangir Alam admitted his role in a massive financial fraud during court proceedings on Thursday. Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Muhammad Ibrahim Khalil documented the confession regarding embezzlement activities conducted with former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury Javed. The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Jahangir after he withdrew 1.76 crore taka through eleven checks bearing Javed's signature. Authorities recovered 1.02 crore taka from multiple locations during their investigation.
The case encompasses thirty-one defendants and centers on money laundering allegations filed in July. Jahangir served as Assistant General Manager at Aramit PLC while facilitating the theft of thousands of crores...
British authorities attempt to prevent Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori from pursuing her legal challenge against the organization's terrorism designation. The Home Office wants the Court of Appeal to reverse earlier permission granted for the case and transfer proceedings to a specialized tribunal rather than the High Court. Ammori received authorization in July to contest the group's proscription on grounds that it violated freedom of expression rights.
Palestine Action faces terrorism charges after July's official ban made membership punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment. The organization conducts operations against Israel-associated businesses through red paint attacks, entrance blockades, and equipment destruction while...
Rangpur district claimed victory in the JFA U-14 Women's Youth Development Program championship after defeating Thakurgaon district through a penalty shootout at Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi on Thursday. The teams battled to a 3-2 result during the decisive tiebreaker following a deadlocked regular match. Ananna put Rangpur ahead during the 15th minute of play before Runa Akhtar leveled the score for Thakurgaon at the 30-minute mark. Both sides fought through the remainder of regulation time without breaking the 1-1 stalemate that forced the penalty competition.
