Bangladesh is discussing free trade agreements with 11 countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said in an exclusive interview, as the South Asian country seeks new means to promote exports once preferential tariff exemptions expire in three years. The prime minister spoke with Nikkei Asia at her official residence in Dhaka

UNYSAB concludes Eid for street children event
Staff Reporter A massive event titled ‘Eid for Street Children’ has been organised by United Nations Youth and Student Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB), Chattogram division held at Southern University in Chattogram on Sunday The event aims to bring smiles to the face of children in need on the occasion of

The 52 years of criminal economy
These two sectors bred some new elite classes who didn’t carry any meaningful social base earlier. A section of uncivilised social parasites, locally known as Jamir Dalal (Land Broker) and Adam Bepari (Manpower Dealer), emerged as the determining factors in the economy. With huge kickbacks, they began to occupy the

PM mourns death of Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Dr. Zafrullah Chowdhury, the founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra. In a condolence message, the premier said Dr. Zafrullah’s contribution to the great liberation war, pharmaceutical industry and public health sector will be remembered. She prayed for eternal