The minister also criticised the interim government’s steps to split the National Board of Revenue into separate policy and execution divisions, calling the reform “half-baked”.
Pakistan to train Bangladesh fighter pilots? Key defence talks underway in Dhaka
A senior Pakistan Air Force delegation visited Dhaka for historic talks with the Bangladesh Air Force, focusing on defence cooperation, pilot training and possible JF-17 Thunder fighter jet …
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost trade, business, cultural ties
Interior Minister Naqvi meets bangladesh’s state minister for foreign affairs as both sides agree to boost ties …
Bangladesh reach 93-2 at lunch on day 4, lead Pakistan by 115 in first test
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque batted resolutely to help Bangladesh reach 93-2, and extend its lead to 115 at lunch on Day 4 of the first cricket test against …
Beyond loans: Building Bangladesh’s venture economy
The purpose is simple but ambitious — to channel institutional capital from Bangladesh into high-growth businesses and at the same time attract global venture capital into our economy …
Star Aussie bowling trio to sit out of Pakistan and Bangladesh limited overs tour
SYDNEY (AP) — Australia has left fast bowlers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood out of its limited overs squads for upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh later this month. The trio …
Bangladesh-Pakistan Test evenly poised after Mehidy takes 5 wickets
Mehidy Hasan Miraz claimed five wickets to give Bangladesh a slender lead after Pakistan debutant Azan Awais hit 103 on a rain-hit third day of the first Test on Sunday. Bangladesh closed the day on 7-0 in their second innings to increase their lead to 34 runs,
What the Bangladesh-Japan trade agreement means for our bio-cultural resources
Just like the Bangladesh-US trade deal, the signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) at the end of the interim government’s tenure has sparked much debate.
Iran war disruptions spark higher costs and lost income in Bangladesh
Tariqul Islam lost his savings after setbacks in his clothing business about a year and a half ago and turned to ride-sharing on his motorbike to make ends meet. Until recently, he spent hours in fuel lines as supply disruptions linked to the war in Iran ripple into Bangladesh.
Renewable delays push Bangladesh into ‘energy trap’: experts
Bangladesh has fallen into an “energy trap” where heavy dependence on fuel imports, costing nearly $12 billion annually, has left the country vulnerable to global shocks, business leaders and energy …