
Yunus, Xi pledge new chapter in bilateral ties
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen the relations between the two countries and take it to new heights protecting Dhaka-Beijing’s mutual and strategic interests.

Dhaka seeks 50-year master plan for water management
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday sought a fifty-year master plan from China to manage the river and water system in Bangladesh, which is crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers.

Over 150 killed as strong earthquake rocks Myanmar, Thailand
At least 144 people in Myanmar have been killed and 732 injured by a major earthquake that struck the country on Friday, state-run MRTV said on the Telegram messaging app on Friday, reports agencies.

Long Eid holidays to rejuvenate outbound tourism
Outbound tourism will make an upturn as a large portion of vacationers are preparing to explore different international spots to spend a quality time with families and friends during the long post-Eid holidays.

Homebound people leave capital without hassle
Eid holidaymakers left the capital in droves on Friday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their near and dear ones at their village homes.

We have not regained democracy yet: Mirza Fakhrul
The fascist Awami League has been ousted through a mass uprising, but the country’s people have not gotten back democracy yet, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said.

