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April 2025

July uprising to reshape nat’l politics: Touhid

Foreign Affairs Adviser, Md. Touhid Hossain said today Bangladesh's youth, who led last year's historic July-August uprising, will ultimately reshape national politics and institutions, moving the country beyond past divisions toward a more constructive, knowledge-driven future. "They (youths) may make mistakes along the way, but with time and experience, they will build a stronger and fairer political culture," he said.
The adviser was speaking as chief guest at the inaugural ceremony of th...

OCP wins $34.5m supply contract for Bangladesh

OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the Moroccan state-owned phosphate group, has been awarded a $34.5 million contract to supply Bangladesh with 40,000 tons of diammonium phosphate (DAP), the most popular phosphorus fertiliser in the world, providing both essential nitrogen and phosphorus (N and P) for plant growth. The contract further enhances the presence of the OCP group in one of South Asia’s most fertiliser-dependent markets. DAP is a water-soluble fertiliser, which dissolves quickly in soil to release these nutrients, crucial fo...

CABI deepens collaboration with Bangladesh

The Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), a non-profit intergovernmental organisation, hosted two high-level visits at its corporate office this month, reaffirming its commitment to supporting The Gambia and Bangladesh in sustainable development, food security, and improved livelihoods.

Dr Fatou Bensouda, Chair of CABI’s Executive Council and High Commissioner for The Gambia to the UK, and Tanvir Mohammad Azim, Executive Council Member for Bangladesh and Commercial Counsellor ...

Rooppur NPP receives positive safety review from IAEA

Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has commended the operational readiness, professionalism, and commitment to safety of staff at Bangladesh’s first nuclear power plant in Rooppur. Following a comprehensive inspection conducted by its Pre-Operational Safety Review Team (Pre-OSART) mission, the IAEA highlighted the plant’s progress toward meeting international safety standards, while also offering recommendations for further improvement.

Over 700 rivers, but Bangladesh’s waterways are dying

Esrat Jahan: Bangladesh, often called “The Land of Rivers,” is home to over 700 rivers, including major waterways such as the Padma, Jamuna, Meghna, and Karnaphuli. These rivers are the lifeblood of the nation, providing essential water for farming, fishing, transport, and daily life. Yet, despite this abundance, Bangladesh’s rivers are in a perilous state, ranking among the most degraded river systems in the world.
 

Army denies election duty rumours

The Bangladesh Army has refuted recent media reports suggesting its involvement in the upcoming central student union elections at various public universities across the country.

In a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the Army clarified that it has not received any directive from the government to participate in election-related duties. "There is no instruction from the government for the Army to b...

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