PM signals big push on barrages to fight climate risks

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that his government will commence work on both the Padma and Teesta barrage projects, aiming to tackle water shortages,...

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Dhaka plunges into lawlessness

The country is in the grip of a deepening security crisis. Within the span of forty-eight hours, the country has been confronted with two horrific...

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Children rejoicing a refreshing bath in the cool water of Crescent Lake near the National Parliament House in the capital as intense heat and scorching sunshine bring discomfort to daily life with no sign of rain. The photo was taken on Wednesday.

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US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen inaugurates 50 specially decorated red, white, and blue rickshaws in the capital on Wednesday, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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Tanjim Murder Case / 4 get death penalty

A court has sentenced four convicts to death and nine others to life imprisonment in the murder case of army officer Lieutenant Tanjim Sarwar Nirjon....

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US wants to ‘start new war’: Iran

Iran’s chief negotiator said Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald Trump said he would attack again unless...

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No manual challans from July 1

Bangladesh Finance Ministry has made the automated “A-Challan” system mandatory for depositing all government revenues and receipts from July 1, 2026, ending the manual challan...

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Padma oil spotlight over fuel theft

In a major development in the petroleum sector, Padma Oil Company has come under scrutiny after 9,000 litres of jet fuel were reportedly being smuggled,...

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‘Dhaka active on climate issues’

Bangladesh is playing a significant role globally on climate and environmental issues under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Environment, Forest and Climate Change...

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IP reform key for foreign investment

As Bangladesh approaches graduation from least developed country (LDC) status, experts say the nation must modernise its intellectual property (IP) framework to attract foreign investment,...

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