Central Desk
New visa policy merely to support democratic electoral process: Ambassador Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Thursday said the newly announced visa policy was “merely their way of helping” to support democratic electoral process in Bangladesh.
National poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 124th birth anniversary today
Today marks the 124th birth anniversary of the country’s national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, known and regarded as the ‘rebel poet’ for his iconoclastic and majestic literary creations in several genres of Bengali literature.
Voting for Gazipur City Corporation election opens
Voting in the Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) election began on Thursday using electronic voting machines (EVMs) in all polling stations in a peaceful manner.
PM returns home from Qatar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home this morning wrapping up her three-day official visit to Qatar.
US announces new visa policy targeting next general election in Bangladesh
The United States has said the country is not imposing any new sanctions on Bangladesh but announced a new visa policy to promote free and fair elections.
Qatar's Amir promises larger supply of LNG to Bangladesh
The Amir of Qatar on Wednesday assured Bangladesh of providing all sorts of facilities to Bangladesh regarding larger supply of LNG from his country.
Gazipur City Corporation polls tomorrow
All the necessary preparations have been completed as the voting for Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) elections will be held tomorrow.
Here's how you can apply for a Canadian work visa from Bangladesh
Canada is a North American country known for its friendly people, stunning natural beauty, and thriving economy. It is the world's second-largest country in terms of land area and is located north of the United States. With a population of over 38 million, Canada is a multicultural country with a diverse range of languages and traditions.
Saudi Arabia wants to make large-scale investment in Bangladesh: Saudi ministers tell PM Hasina
Saudi Arabia has offered to make large scale investment in various sectors of Bangladesh as the country has a stable government and good record of economic growth.
ChatGPT-4: All you need to know
OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 is the latest iteration of the groundbreaking Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) series. Building on the success of its predecessors, GPT-4 offers enhanced capabilities, improved performance, and a more user-friendly experience. GPT-4 was publicly released on March 14, 2023, making it accessible to users worldwide. Let’s explore how to use ChatGPT-4, its new features, and more.
Bangladesh struggling to pay for fuel due to dollar shortage
Bangladesh is struggling to pay for imported fuel because of a dollar shortage, letters from the state petroleum firm show, with it warning of an "alarming decrease" in fuel reserves, reports Reuters.
Mirza Fakhrul, Rajshahi BNP leader sued for 'death threat against PM'
A case has been filed against BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Rajshahi district BNP convener Abu Sayeed Chand for making a “death threat” against Prime Minister and AL President Sheikh Hasina.
Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 5 other divisions
Dhaka and some other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9am on Tuesday (May 23, 2023).
How Bangladesh became a role model for dev: PM Hasina tells Qatar University students in Doha
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday spelled out seven suggestions, which she earned from the experience of her life, among the students of Qatar for becoming the future leaders.
Country finds 2.23 TCF gas reserve in Bhola: Nasrul Hamid
Minister of State for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said the potential gas reserves at Shahzadpur, Bhola North and Ilisha gas fields will be 2.23 TCF as per the geological data and Drill Stem Test (DST) report.