News Digest

Nine journalists receive Bangladesh Agriculture Media Award 2025

Nine journalists received the inaugural BARF Media Award 2025 in Dhaka for outstanding agriculture reporting, recognising excellence in agricultural journalism and encouraging stronger coverage...

Bangladesh unveils short and long-term plans to boost leather sector

Bangladesh plans policy support, CETP modernisation, easier loans and improved rawhide preservation to strengthen the leather sector, boost exports and ensure international compliance ahead...
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Stakeholders call for inclusive governance stronger civil society role

A Dhaka policy dialogue highlighted inclusive governance, civil society collaboration, and youth participation as key drivers of equitable development,...

Govt starts early boro rice, paddy procurement in six haor districts from today

The government has advanced boro paddy and rice procurement in six haor districts to May 3 to help farmers...

7,000 hectares of cropland submerged in Kishoreganj amid continuous rain

Heavy rainfall has submerged 7,000 hectares of cropland in Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, ruining crops and devastating farmers ahead of harvest...

French envoy calls for fair climate to draw EU firms to Bangladesh

France’s ambassador says a fair and level business environment is essential to attract more European investment, as Dhaka and...

Japan grants Tk 48.2m for hospital expansion and girls’ education in Bangladesh

Japan has provided $397,335 in grants to two Bangladeshi organisations to expand healthcare services and improve access to education...

Cox’s Bazar seminar urges stronger funding for local responders

Humanitarian leaders in Cox’s Bazar urged donors and agencies to increase direct funding, share risks fairly and strengthen local...