Commonwealth ministers responsible for trade, industry and investment will meet in London from March 9-10 to kick-start an ambitious 'Agenda for Growth' across the Commonwealth's 52 member countries, reports BSS. The meeting-the first of its kind - is jointly convened by the Commonwealth…

Police arrested another man in connection with the killing of journalist Shimul from Chuniakhalipara in Shahjadpur upazila of Sirajganj district early yesterday, raising the total number of arrestees in the case to 13, reports UNB. Tipped off, a police team conducted a drive in the area and arrested…

Seven members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) were injured as a truck carrying them overturned on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Raipur Nathbari area of Daudkandi upazila yesterday morning, reports UNB. The injured--Saidur, 43, Imran,34, Jakir Hossain, 42, Anwar Hossain, 23, Abu Sayed, 49, Fardin Islam,…

The first death anniversary of noted social worker and the founder of Manab Kalyan Society Bangladesh, Pair Ahmed, widely known as Dudu Mian, will be observed today, reports BSS. On the occasion, a milad and doa mahfil will be held at his Mian Bari village home at Baithar Par under Dagonbhuiyan Upazila…

Global buyers said that Bangladesh would be a one-stop sourcing platform for denim industry in future, reports BSS. During the 7th edition of ‘Danimjeans Expo held at the Bashundhara convention centre on March 1-2, the buyers from different countries visited the expo, said a press release yesterday.…