Bangladesh and Turkey can serve as the gateway of trade and business between Europe and South and Southeast Asia, said Mahbubul Alam, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). “Bangladesh and Turkey offer huge untapped potential of trade and business,” he said while addressing a visiting delegation from the Foreign…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon Brazil to import directly Readymade Garment (RMG) products from Bangladesh. “RMG goods from Bangladesh have been being exported to Brazil on a limited scale through the third party. It will be more affordable for Brazil if the country directly imports RMG items from Bangladesh,” she said. The premier…
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will pay a six-day official visit to Thailand from Wednesday at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen ties between the two countries. Bangladesh and Thailand will sign a number of cooperation documents including a letter of intent on negotiations for free trade agreement between the two countries,…
The ruling Awami League (AL) has directed the offspring, family members and close relatives of ministers and members of parliament from the party to refrain from participating in the upcoming upazila elections. AL President Sheikh Hasina has given the directive, emphasising the need for fair, impartial, and effective elections. According to party sources, AL General…
Chief of Army Staff General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed yesterday said Bangladesh military does engage with its Myanmar counterpart but with considerable apprehension. “Many Myanmar military leaders have international sanctions [against them], so, there is a risk of putting ourselves into trouble when we do that [further engagement].” He made the statement as the chief guest…