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Matarbari DSP to boost connectivity in Bay of Bengal

A deep-sea port (DSP) at Matarbari, developed with Japanese assistance, is expected to become operational in 2026. Designed to handle both containers and bulk cargo, this high-capacity port aims to enhance regional connectivity and trade, particularly benefiting Bangladesh, Northeast India, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Challenges & Barriers:

                • Infrastructure Gaps
                • Custom...

Jaflong’s wealth plundered by political mafias

The political landscape in East Sylhet has long been dictated by a ‘Permanent Power Party,’ a group that remains influential regardless of government changes. These individuals, akin to professional gamblers in casinos, do not invest their capital but manipulate political newcomers for financial gain. The region, rich in natural resources such as gas, sand, and stone, has become a hub for smuggling and illegal extraction, primarily in areas like Jaflong.

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Shaheed Zia’s Independence Award reinstated

The interim government has reinstated the posthumous Independence Award that was conferred upon the late president and founder of the BNP, Ziaur Rahman.

The Cabinet Division announced this decision in a notification revealing the recipients of this year's Independence Award on Tuesday.

The notification stated that the previous government had cancelled the posthumous Indepen...

Ottawa unveils major aid package for B’desh, Indo-Pacific

Canada has announced new funding of $272.1 million for foreign aid projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region, Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen stated on Sunday (9 March).

"Canada remains committed to strengthening our enduring friendship with Bangladesh and the wider Indo-Pacific, rooted in deep people-to-people connections," Hussen said in a statement. "By supporting healthcare services for vulnerable communities, empowering women, and tackling climate change, we are working towards a brighter future for the global community."

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