Govt imposes ban on single-use plastics in secretariat today
Staff Reporter : In a decisive move to combat environmental pollution, the government has announced a complete ban on single-use plastics within the Secretariat, effective...
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World supports BD’s democratic transition: Fakhrul
Staff Reporter : BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said the international community stands firmly behind Bangladesh’s democratic transition through elections.“The entire...
Banks awash with idle liquidity
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Following a severe liquidity crunch throughout 2024, Bangladesh’s banking sector is now witnessing the opposite scenario — a surge in idle...
Keokradong hill reopens after 3 years, draws tourists attention
Staff Reporter : Keokradong, one of Ruma Upazila’s prime tourist attractions in Bandarban, has reopened to visitors after being closed for three years due to...
417 killed, 682 injured in Sept road crashes nationwide
Staff Reporter : At least 417 people, including 49 students, were killed and 682 others injured in 446 road accidents across Bangladesh in September, while...
ADB pulls back $408m over dev projects
Staff Reporter : The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to cancel or reallocate around $408 million from slow-moving projects in Bangladesh this year, due to...
President Xi greets BD on 50 years of diplomatic ties
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh and China have marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, highlighting a partnership built on mutual respect, trust, and long-standing...
Tarique hails Shahidul’s role
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has lauded renowned photojournalist and human rights defender Shahidul Alam for joining the Global Sumud Flotilla, a...
Israel violates int’l maritime, humane, HR law
Staff Reporter : The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), carrying humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza, said that Israel has committed against the humanitarian...
‘Plebiscite on July Charter can be held on election day’
Staff Reporter : BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said that on the upcoming election day, a referendum could be held through a separate...
BD meets key IMF conditions
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has successfully met crucial conditions related to foreign exchange reserves and arrear reductions in the energy and fertiliser sectors, paving the...
Russian ‘savage’ attack on passenger train in Ukraine’s Sumy injures 30
Agencies : A Russian strike has hit a train station in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, injuring at least 30 people, as Moscow continues its near-daily...