Chirkutt’s Sumi to join global music conference in Norway
Popular Bangladeshi singer, songwriter, composer, communication specialist and entrepreneur and country’s popular band Chirkutt leader Sharmin Sultana Sumi has been invited to an international music conference in Norway. Initiated by the University of Agder, Kristiansand in Norway, the conference, titled Kristiansand Roundtable Conference (KRC), is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 10 – […]
UNDP-sponsored workshop tells Bangladeshi youths to join climate fight
To empower the youth of Bangladesh to take a leading role in addressing the country’s climate challenges in the upcoming Climate Conference of parties- CoP28, “Youth Engagement in Climate Change Negotiation Process” workshop was organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Thursday, in Dhaka, where over 30 youths from across Bangladesh took part. […]
Four years after India pulled out of RCEP talks, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh want to join
Four years after India walked out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, neighbours Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are now considering their chances of membership in the 15-nation trading bloc. Sri Lanka has already applied to join the RCEP, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who begins a visit to Beijing for the Belt and Road […]
More farmers’ groups join calls to remove Diokno, Balisacan
Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star September 25, 2023 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — More farmers’ groups joined the calls for President Marcos to remove Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan over their alleged preferential treatment on importation by moving to bring down tariffs on rice and other imported agricultural products. […]
Razzaque urges BNP to join polls shunning wrong way of politics
Agriculture Minister and Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Dr Md Abdur Razzaque on Monday urged the BNP leaders to participate in the upcoming elections coming out of the wrong politics. “You (BNP) could not oust the government by waging movements, agitations, demonstrations, blockades and sit-in programs. You will fall into deep depression being failed in […]
Syngenta Bangladesh and Dhaka Bank join hands to empower CENTRIGO™ Growers
Syngenta farmers are the center of everything we do, and to further this commitment, CENTRIGO™ and Dhaka Bank Limited have united hands to launch a successful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme jointly, aimed at benefitting growers across the country. The collaboration entails the distribution of free agricultural inputs to support the growers. With the significant […]
Andhra’s Dhyana Buddha Vanam is all set to join global Buddhist circuit
Through the first five months of this year, US imports from China were down 24 per cent from the same period one year ago, according to the Census Bureau, Washington Post reported, adding that US companies are accelerating efforts to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers. Companies such as HP, Stanley Black & Decker and […]
Elanga leaves Man Utd to join Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest have signed Sweden forward Anthony Elanga on a five-year deal from Manchester United, the two Premier League clubs announced on Tuesday. The 21-year-old came through United’s youth ranks before making 55 appearances across all competitions for the club. Elanga has been capped 12 times for Sweden. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more […]
Denmark wants Bangladesh to join alliance against fossil fuels
Denmark has urged Bangladesh to join the ‘Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA)’- an initiative jointly led by Denmark and Costa Rica, and assured of cooperation from the two countries in food, agriculture and ICT sectors. Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen paid her farewell call on Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Sunday […]
UNDP, British Council join hands to empower Bangladeshi youth | Daily Sun |
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bangladesh and the British Council signed a deal on Monday at the UNDP Dhaka office to address the growing importance of English language proficiency in today’s interconnected world. Recognising the significance of English skills in enabling youth to compete in the local and global job market, this collaboration aims […]