Sarjis Alam, the chief organiser of the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee and a prominent leader of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, has recently married. The news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from friends, fellow activists, and well-wishers, including key figures in the interim government.
On Friday evening, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, the Youth and Sports Adviser, shared a congratulatory message on 
Facebook, posting a photo from the wedding. The image featured Sarjis Alam i...
Facebook, posting a photo from the wedding. The image featured Sarjis Alam i...
Talks focus on ISPS code implementation
The United States has stated that port security exchanges with Bangladesh continue to offer significant mutual benefits. Representatives from the US Coast Guard’s International Port Security (IPS) Programme conducted a country assessment in collaboration with the Bangladesh Department of Shipping from 20 to 23 January.
During this assessment, the US Coast Guard engaged directly with the Department of Shipping in a bilateral exchange of port security information and shared best practices.
US team focuses on workers’ rights while visiting BGMEA
A prominent delegation from the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and the Fair Labor Association (FLA) met with representatives of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) to discuss critical issues concerning workers’ rights in the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector.
The BGMEA’s statement indicated that the purpose of the visit was to strengthen US-Bangladesh partnerships within the RMG industry. The meeting was led by BGMEA Administrator Anwar Hossain and included members of the BGMEA Support Committee—Miran Ali, Asif Ashraf, Rezwan Selim, ANM Saifuddin, Shehabudduza Chowdhury, and Shams Mahmud.
During the discussions, both parties emphasised the importance of fostering a sustainable and ethical RMG industry in Bangladesh whil...
Almost Tk6,000b needed in deficit financing over next 2 fiscals
The country will need some Tk 5,824 billion as deficit financing in the next two fiscals where the domestic bond market is under focus of development to meet the need.
Of the total amount, some Tk 2785 billion will be needed for the next 2025-26 fiscal while some Tk 3039 billion will be needed for the 2026-27 fiscal, according to an official document of the Finance Ministry.
In the 2024-25 fiscal year, deficit financing is estimated at Tk 2559 billion.
The document said that the Government of Bangladesh remains committed to sustaining a prudent fiscal policy while efficiently financing its development projects.
In the medium term, the government’s approach to deficit financing and debt management aims to secure its financing need...
US support for Rohingya reaffirmed amid concern over Myanmar
Expressing concern over the situation in Myanmar, the United States has said helping resolve Rohingya refugee crisis remains a priority for them.
“So we are following this development closely. We remain concerned by the conflict and its potential to undermine regional stability and security,” Spokesperson at the US Department of State Matthew Miller said during a regular media briefing in Washington on December 17.
He made...
He made...
States may become more open to crypto in 2025
The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses that, together, could push states to become more open to crypto and for public pension funds and treasuries to buy into it.
Proponents of the uniquely volatile commodity argue it is a valuable hedge against inflation, similar to gold.
Many bitcoin enthusiasts and investors are quick to criticize government-backed currencies as prone to devaluation and say increased government buy...
Many bitcoin enthusiasts and investors are quick to criticize government-backed currencies as prone to devaluation and say increased government buy...
