US Embassy Counsellor Discusses Enhanced Energy Cooperation with Bangladesh Minister

US Ambassador Brent T. Christensen met with Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir to discuss ways to increase US investment in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humauin Kobir emphasizes the importance of strengthening US-Bangladesh business relations to drive economic growth and employment.

Turkmenistan has expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh's energy security as the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other potential sectors.

Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of importing natural gas from Myanmar through a pipeline to meet its domestic energy needs.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today emphasized the need for continued interaction between Bangladesh and the US business community to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

Bangladesh and Türkiye have expressed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the economic and defence sectors, while collaborating on regional issues of mutual interest.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi held discussions with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka.

The State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Aninda Islam Amit, has assured that the government is making all-out efforts to alleviate the ongoing gas and electricity crisis in Bangladesh.

A 10-day soft skills training program has commenced in Paba upazila to enhance the living standards of marginalized professionals.

Authorities recovered three bodies from the Shitalakshya River in Narsingdi after four people went missing while bathing.

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has detained 151 individuals in separate operations conducted in the city's Mirpur Model and Tejgaon divisions.

The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) is expected to receive approval from the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) this week for a 442-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar power project at Rampal in Bagerhat.

RAB-13 has recovered 17 rounds of abandoned bullets and cartridges from a pond in Rangpur.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today called upon the country’s youth to join hands in rebuilding the state and combating dengue, saying their collective strength and determination can bring about meaningful change in the country.

The upazila administration has seized around 670 sacks of different types of fertilizer from a trader's house in Durgapur upazila of Rajshahi district.

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee announced that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the construction of the Padma Barrage between January and March 2027.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to take decisive action against corrupt individuals, regardless of their power, status, or influence.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

Shipping Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam assures that all illegally occupied land at Chattogram port will be recovered within the next two months.

Police arrested 56 people in a special drive across different areas under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s Tejgaon division on Sunday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need to increase domestic agricultural production to reduce dependence on imports.

Thousands of Kenyans gathered in Nairobi for a major opposition rally, signaling growing discontent with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 election.

France's interior minister has called for caution as authorities investigate the derailment of a train that injured 44 people, amid questions over whether the incident could have been an act of sabotage.

The 48th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Mohila Dal was celebrated in Rajshahi with various programs.

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that over-regulating AI could hand China the tech advantage.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam urged France to increase investment in Bangladesh and provide greater access for Bangladeshi products.

Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently convened the inaugural Financial Markets Leadership Forum, bringing together regulators and nearly 200 industry leaders to discuss the evolving financial markets landscape.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that the rights and dignity of all communities in Bangladesh, regardless of religion or caste, will be ensured through a firmly established democracy.

Intense fighting in Yemen between government forces and Houthi rebels has displaced nearly 86,000 people, according to the United Nations.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today emphasized Bangladesh's desire to 'reset' its relationship with India through direct bilateral engagement.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) saw a significant drop as investor worries over the market's near-term outlook and ongoing crises deepened.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized the need for stronger Bangladesh-Pakistan ties, particularly in trade, investment, and education.

The United Nations reports that over 2,000 people have fled to Djibouti due to escalating conflict in Yemen.

A Russian drone reportedly struck a Warsaw-bound train near the Ukrainian-Polish border, causing no casualties.

Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to join Neymar at Santos, reuniting the Brazilian duo.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has stated that the company will not go public in 2026 due to safety concerns over artificial intelligence.

Leaders from China, Russia, and India, among others, are meeting at the BRICS summit to discuss economic cooperation and global growth.

China's President Xi Jinping has proposed the creation of an open-source AI zone for BRICS nations.