PM Announces 1.5% Incentive in Parliament to Attract Foreign Investment

Bangladesh and South Korea have signed a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will grant preferential tariff treatment to 97 percent of Bangladeshi goods entering the Korean market.

The proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Bangladesh and South Korea is set to elevate bilateral relations to a higher level of economic cooperation.

SAARC nations convene to address significant post-harvest fruit losses, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation, innovation, and policy support.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced plans to elevate the tourism sector's GDP contribution to 6-7% by developing Cox's Bazar into a regional hub.

The Bangladeshi government is set to reduce green chili prices through increased imports and reduced import duties.

Nusrat Jahan Sathi's perseverance and dedication have turned her dairy farming venture into a successful business, inspiring women in her community.

Rajshahi Division has become a major producer of freshwater fish in Bangladesh, supplying markets across the country and beyond.

Myanmar is keen to boost economic relations with Bangladesh, focusing on trade, border commerce, and connectivity.

The government is reviewing a draft law to strengthen the capital market and protect investors.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized that joint efforts by the government and the business community could bring positive changes to the country’s economy within the next four to five years.

A high-level delegation of 45 executives from 25 leading US companies is scheduled to visit Bangladesh next week to explore investment opportunities and strengthen economic relations.

Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas stresses the need for cooperation between transport workers and owners to make the sector more dynamic.

A new initiative to promote reading among students in Brahmanbaria aims to cultivate an enlightened society.

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi stressed the need for stronger people-to-people ties between Bangladesh and India.

A single Facebook post by a student leader in Chattogram sparked a massive uprising that led to the fall of a regime.

Bangladesh has sought Italy's political and technical support for securing continued preferential access to the European market after its graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

Eric Geelan, the Political and Economic Counsellor at the US Embassy in Dhaka, met with Bangladesh's Energy Minister to discuss enhancing bilateral energy cooperation.

The Chattogram division of BNP commemorated the second anniversary of the July Uprising, celebrating it as the result of a 17-year democratic struggle.

On the anniversary of their passing, Attorney General Md Ruhul Quddus Kazol and new law officers visited the graves of Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia.

Rangpur district is preparing for an elaborate celebration of July Uprising Day, with events honoring martyrs and engaging the community.

Bangladesh FIDE Master Tahsin Tazwar Zia defeated Serbian International Master Kirill Klukin in the Rudar XXXV-A Grandmasters Chess Tournament.

A severe heatwave in South Korea has claimed 19 lives and caused numerous heat-related illnesses.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized that the success of the July Movement was due to the people's desire for change.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon called for the creation of enduring state and social institutions inspired by the July Mass Uprising, emphasizing the need to break the cycle of political unrest.

Spain has assured its European Union partners that the Schengen zone is intact despite a recent influx of migrants into Ceuta, with 70,000 of the 72,000 returned to Morocco.

Bangladesh and Malaysia aim to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock, with a focus on halal meat exports and technology exchange.

Passport seekers in Khulna have expressed satisfaction with the smooth and hassle-free services provided by the Khulna Divisional Passport and Visa Office, eliminating the need for brokers.

Austria set a new all-time high temperature of 40.8C in Vienna, breaking the previous record from 2013.

August 4, 2026, marked a pivotal day in the history of the July Uprising, with widespread participation and significant events in Rajshahi.

The active participation of BNP leaders and activists significantly accelerated the momentum of the July Uprising in Bangladesh.