58+ min ago   (329+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 President Donald Trump said on Friday (11 September) he would not oppose Chinese automakers building ​cars in the United States despite widespread opposition from US lawmakers ‌and car companies. "If China wanted to come in and open a plant…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (596+ words) State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has described the appointment of recently resigned Saima Wazed Putul to a senior position at the World Health Organization (WHO) as "very unfortunate", alleging that she lacked the qualifications, experience and expertise required…...

4+ hour, 5+ min ago   (554+ words) Whip M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology, has asked Sheikh Hasina to clarify which December she plans to return to Bangladesh. "Please make it clear which December you…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (301+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Travel-tech platform GoZayaan has appointed former foreign secretary Farooq Sobhan as its first chairman for Bangladesh operations, adding decades of diplomatic, government and private-sector experience to its board. According to a press release, Sobhan will provide strategic and…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago   (447+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (13 September) called for stronger cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan in trade, investment, air connectivity, education, training and other areas of mutual interest. He made the call when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago   (204+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said democracy must be institutionalised and that strengthening local government is essential to strengthening democracy. He made the remarks when administrators of 33 district councils paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (987+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 As if these layers of paperwork were not enough, businesses must also obtain separate Import Registration Certificates (IRCs) and Export Registration Certificates (ERCs) – relics of the British period trade controls that businesses say have little place in today's…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (237+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Green Genesis 2026, a four-day environment festival promoting awareness of climate change, conservation and sustainability, has concluded at BRAC University in Dhaka, bringing together around 3,000 participants. The festival ended on Friday, 11 September 2026, with participation from 100 educational institutions, 88 clubs and…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1079+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Coffee bars, waterparks, luxury malls and resorts are becoming increasingly common in North Korea as leader Kim Jong Un seeks to encourage domestic consumption and bring more economic activity under state control. A country long associated with deprivation…...

6+ hour, 39+ min ago   (226+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 A delegation of three French senators today (13 September) met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at her office and discussed issues and ways to further strengthen political engagement between Bangladesh and France. Senators Guillaume Chevrollier, Pierre-Alain…...