A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Thursday (23 January), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you...
World Bank to provide additional $30 million for power transmission project
The Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank signed an agreement for additional financing of SDR 22.9 million (equivalent to $30 million) for the Enhancement and Strengthening of Power Transmission Network in Eastern Region Project today (23 January), according to a press release.
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Bangladesh urges global investors to grab opportunities it offers
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited the global investors to invest in Bangladesh in a bigger way as the South Asian country is ready to have enhanced trade and investment ties with improved business and investment climate.
Interim govt failing to be neutral in some regards: Mirza Fakhrul
The interim government is failing to play a neutral role in some regards, BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said today (23 January), urging it to be neutral.
3 former BDR soldiers freed after 16 years, 123 others set to get bail
A total of 123 detainees, accused in an explosives case related to the 2009 BDR mutiny, are set to be released on bail today (23 January) from various units of Kashimpur central jail, while three have already been freed.
Trump campaign against diversity urges government employees to turn informer
The Trump administration on Wednesday urged government employees to inform on each other and their departments in order to root out any attempts to hide diversity programs.
