Day: July 28, 2025

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Pre-Order Begins for Rahitul Islam’s New Book ‘Sukhobor Bangladesh’

Celebrating the passion and success of young changemakers in Bangladesh’s thriving technology sector, author and journalist Rahitul Islam is set to release his latest book titled ‘Sukhobor Bangladesh’. The book is being published by Prothoma Prokashon, and online pre-orders are now open.As Bangladesh keeps pace with the fast-evolving global tech landscape, a wave of innovation and entrepreneurship is transforming the country. From government-backed digital initiatives to private sector accelerators, new opportunities are enabling the nation's youth to thrive. Many have emerged as successful entrepreneurs, freelancers, and innovators—developing digital platforms and services that are reshaping local economies, creating employment, and improving lives.‘Sukhobor Bangladesh’ captures a...

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144 Acres of Forest Land in Purbachal Freed from Illegal Occupation, 155 Houses Demolished

Breaking News, National

Following the directive of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, a major eviction drive was carried out today in the biodiversity-rich area of Purbachal.During the operation, 4.6 acres of illegally occupied land were recovered out of the total 144 acres under encroachment. A total of 155 illegally built houses belonging to 44 families were demolished. The estimated market value of the recovered land is approximately BDT 70 crore. As a result of this operation, the entire 144 acres of forest land in Purbachal have now been declared free from illegal occupation.The operation was led by the Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Division, Dhaka. The drive was conducted with the support of the Rupganj Army Camp, RAB-1, BGB, Kaliganj Up...

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BRAC EPL Investments, Impact Investment Exchange partner to pioneer Orange Bonds

Breaking News, Business

BRAC EPL Investments Limited (BEIL), a leading investment bank in Bangladesh, has recently signed a strategic MoU with Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a global leader in gender-lens investing, to launch Bangladesh’s first Orange Bonds, Orange Sukuk and other thematic impact-investment instruments.The collaboration combines BEIL’s capital market expertise with IIX’s leadership in innovative finance to facilitate Bangladesh’s transition from an LDC to a Middle-Income nation by 2026.Orange Bonds are guided by the Orange Bond Principles™ and comply with other international sustainability standards such as the International Capital Market Association’s Green Bond Principles, Social Bond Principles, and Sustainability Bond Guidelines.The signing ceremony was attended by Prof Durree...

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JICA hosts Urban Environmental Business Study Tour in Bangladesh

Breaking News, Business

Exploring collaboration opportunities with Japanese companies in tackling urban environmental issues The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) successfully carried out a four-day-long business tour in Bangladesh for a delegation of Japanese companies. The tour titled 'Urban Environmental Business Study Tour' was held from July 20, 2025, to July 23, 2025. Nine Japanese companies joined the tour to learn more about environmental issues, promoting sustainable solutions, and exploring future business opportunities in the country's rapidly growing market. Bangladesh consistently attracts significant interest from global investors, with a steady rise in the number of Japanese businesses establishing a presence in the country. However, with rapid urbanization, the country faces growing ...