‘Coordinated action vital to curb pollution’
LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said coordinated efforts by all relevant ministries, agencies and local government institutions are essential to ensuring sustainable...
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Benazir’s Bail in Dubai: A Temporary Relief, Not Escape from Justice
Former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed’s release on conditional bail from a Dubai prison has added a new dimension to Bangladesh’s ongoing efforts to...
Solar push to ease power strain
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the government to accelerate the adoption of solar energy through a three-pronged strategy aimed at easing pressure on...
Power, gas woes batter industry
Bangladesh’s worsening gas shortage is inflicting heavy economic losses on industries and intensifying public suffering, with factories cutting production, export commitments coming under pressure and...
Exports down, outlook brightens
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports slipped 1 per cent year-on-year in July, the opening month of the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting weaker overseas demand for readymade garments...
Beijing backs Dhaka’s governance drive
Bangladesh and China on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation through governance exchanges, institutional partnerships and development collaboration, with Beijing identifying political unity,...
Capital on security watch
A series of bomb discoveries and bomb scares across Dhaka over the past nine days has heightened public concern and prompted a nationwide security alert,...
Import tax cut to tame chilli prices
A sharp rise in green chilli prices has added to the financial strain on consumers, prompting the government to slash import taxes and approve immediate...
Dhaka urges Delhi to clarify stance
Dhaka on Monday called on India to clarify whether it supports a planned virtual appearance by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from New Delhi, while...
Road Accidents in Dhaka: From Anarchy to Despair
IT is deeply concerning that road accidents in the capital, Dhaka, have increased alarmingly. According to the data revealed in a report by the non-governmental...
The High Cost of Bangladesh’s Slow Internet
There was a time when governments measured national progress by the number of bridges they built, the factories they inaugurated, or the power plants they...