This week, US President Donald Trump paused enforcement of the 1977 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a US law banning the bribery of foreign officials. While signing the order, Trump
New Trump order delays legal proceedings against Adani Group
Russian loans repayment to be delayed
The government has recently implemented new measures to alleviate the burden of foreign debt payments. The payment of Russian loans for the Rooppur nuclear power plant project is set to be postponed for two years, with Russia having already responded favorably to Bangladesh's proposal. This deferral could save the government approximately USD 800 million, according to sources at the Economic Relations Division (ERD).
Officials have indicated that the ERD is in the process of revising the previous loan agreement...
Officials have indicated that the ERD is in the process of revising the previous loan agreement...
US-Bangla Dhaka-Jeddah direct flight
Country's largest private carrier US-Bangla Airlines started direct flights to Jeddah, the gateway to the holy city of the Muslim Ummah and one of the popular destinations in the Middle East region.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Faruk Khan officially announced the inauguration of Dhaka-Jeddah flight at the city's Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel on Thursday.
The airline has decided to operate flights to Saudi Arabia's second largest city, Jeddah, to fulfill the desire of devout Muslims of Bangladesh to perform Umrah Hajj after a long wait, as well as, in view of the demand of expatriate Bangladeshis.
Titas Gas to be more customer-friendly
Due to the government's commitment and the multifaceted reform initiatives undertaken by Harunur Rashid Mollah, the Managing Director of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited, customers of Titas Gas are set to experience significant improvements shortly. To ensure uninterrupted gas supply for its customers, Titas Gas has already launched several small, medium, and large projects. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Minister of State for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu, as well as Petrobangla's Chairman Zanendra Nath Sarker and Titas Gas's Managing Director, various measures have been taken to make the energy sector more customer-friendly.
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Bangladesh’s maritime prospects from a geopolitical perspective
Khalid Mahmud Bappy
Taking advantage of a country's resources and putting them to good use may help it thrive. Among all the assets, Bangladesh's geopolitical position can have one of the more significant impacts when China, Russia, and the USA enter into the cold war again, intending to become superpowers. As a developing country, B...
New Zealand re-opens its borders to world tourism
After being desolated since 2020 due to the spread of COVID-19, New Zealand has reopened its border to the world. As part of the government's gradual reopening strategy, the border reopened to vaccinated and Covid-negative travellers from roughly 60 visa-waiver nations on Monday morning.
By: Ibnul Hasan
As of March 2020, New Zealand's borders were closed, requiring even returning residents to endure weeks in quarantine upon arrival. In addition to measures such as rapid testing, monitoring, and lo...
