Dhaka, Ankara to boost bilateral co-op, explore new investment opportunities

A delegation of Turkey, now visiting Bangladesh, on Tuesday held a meeting with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud at BIDA headquarters, Agargaon in the capital.They discussed on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities between the two countries..Chaired by BIDA Executive Chairman, the meeting was also attended by high officials from Bangladesh Economic Zone's Authority (BEZA).The meeting was held as part of the Turkish delegation’s visit to Bangladesh from October 14-16, focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring new investment opportunities.Key discussions centered around signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BIDA and Turkey’s Investment Office. This MoU aims to foster collaboration, with both parties expressing interest in sector-specific investments, reflecting Bangladesh's expanding potential across various industries. The meeting al...

Traders seek 5pc duty waiver on import of soybean, palm oil

Leaders of the edible oil traders on Tuesday sought waiver of import duty on soybean and palm oils along with all value-added tax (VAT) imposed at the production and business stages to stabilise the edible oil prices in the market.The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners Association made the proposal during a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce, chaired by Adviser for the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed at the Commerce Ministry conference room in the city, said a press releas...

Govt starts OMS of egg, potato, onion, pointed gourd

The government has started selling 10 agricultural products at affordable prices under Open Market Sale (OMS) programme at different areas in the city.Adviser for the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahme...

IOM opens mental health support service center in Rohingya camp

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) one-stop service centre for the Rohingya community in Cox’s Bazar. Irma van Dueren, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, Fathima Nusrath Ghazzali, Acting Chief of Mission of IOM Bangladesh, and Md Shamsud Douza, Additional Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner inaugurated the facility.   The inauguration ceremony also featured a guided tour of the facility, cultural performances led by Rohingya artisans, and the award of certificates to the refugees who have completed psychosocial and protection skills development programmes. An innovation in refugee care, this centre is designed to address the urgent mental health, psychosocia...

BNP’s Jahidur Rahman takes oath

Tabith submits nomination paper

Tabith Awal submitted nomination paper to contest for the post of president in the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election. His brother Tajwar Awal, president of Arambagh Krira Sangha submitted the nomination paper on behalf of Tabith on Tuesday. Tabith, who is also the president of Feni based Nofel Sporting Club, earlier hinted that would not present himself to submit the nomination papers, as his nomination was submitted by his brother.  Tabith Awal, former football player and two times vice-president of the BFF said, “After losing in the 2020 election and failed to be the vice-president for third time, I did not came at BFF. If I were elected this time, I will enter the BFF Bhaban as it’s president.” Immediately after submission of Tabith’s nomination, Nasser Shahriar Zahedi submitted his nomination paper for the post of vice-president. Nasser Shahriar Zahedi is the founding president of Jashore Shamsul Huda Football Academy.   Zahedi, after submitting the nomination, said, “I am participating in the BFF election for the first time. Hopefully, the councilors will elect me to give the opportunity to work for the development of country’s football.”...

Repair dilapidated roads, highways

Around 2,100km -- 10.36 percent of all surveyed roads have been in a sorry state since long,  says a recent Roads and Highways Department (RHD) survey. These roads enable all sorts of passengers ...

Stand together to help flood-affected people

The flood situation in Sherpur, Jamalpur, Netrakona and Mymensingh districts continued to improve as rainfall and upstream water flow decreased along with the fall in the water levels in various rivers. The water has begun to recede from the homestea...

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