Dhaka lags far behind Seoul, Tokyo among global student cities

Ranked 141st out of 150 cities in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings, Dhaka remains one of the world’s least competitive destinations for international students. While Bangladesh’s capital performs relatively well in terms of affordability, it lags far behind global education hubs in university quality, employment opportunities, student experience and overall appeal. South Korea’s […]

Brazil unchanged, Neymar to start on the bench, Japan opt for a five-man defence.

Japan’s Yukinari Sugawara, Ko Itakura, Ayumu Seko and Ao Tanaka have been omitted as they play with a five-man defence, with Shogo Taniguchi, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Junya Ito and Kaishu Sano in the starting squad. Takefusa Kubo is on the bench suffering from an ankle injury. Lineup: Brazil: Alison; Danilo, Gabriel Magalhaes, Marquinhos, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, […]

Dhaka Public Transport: Government to build second metro rail, questions on cost

Like MRT Line-1, another JICA-funded metro rail project—MRT Line-5 (North)—is also underway. It will run from Hemayatpur in Savar to Gabtoli, Mirpur and Gulshan to Bhatara. The Hemayatpur-Gabatoli section will be elevated, while the rest will be underground. The total length is about 20 kilometers. The project was approved in October 2019 with an estimated […]

Dhaka, Tokyo become first EPA, over 7,300 Bangladeshi products, RMG to get duty-free access in Japan

He expressed hope that effective implementation of this agreement will open a new chapter of mutual prosperity. Under the EPA, Bangladesh will receive significant benefits in both goods and services trade. About 7,379 Bangladeshi products, including ready-madegarments (RMG), will enjoy 100 percent duty-free access to the Japanese market. Bangladesh will expand its market to Japan […]

Dhaka, Tokyo sign agreement on transfer of defense equipment, technology

Bangladesh and Japan have signed an agreement on ‘Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology’, which is expected to ensure ‘proper control’ over defense equipment and technology transferred between the two countries. Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hasan, Principal Staff Officer, Armed Forces Division, Office of the Chief Adviser, Bangladesh and Saida Shinichi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]