BD, EU reaffirm pledge to bolster ties
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across a broad range of sectors, including migration,...
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TIB calls for stakeholder engagement in finalising NHRC Act
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has warned that the proposed National Human Rights Commission Act 2026 could result in the establishment of a government-controlled institution rather...
LGRD Minister hopeful of forming separate dept
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed hope for the formation of a separate department...
Court orders exhumation of actor Salman Shah’s body
A Dhaka court has ordered the exhumation of the body of film actor Salman Shah as part of the ongoing probe into his death. Dhaka...
Ariful Haque Choudhury meets ILO DG in Geneva
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury held a courtesy meeting with Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Gilbert F. Houngbo in Geneva on...
‘Banking sector shakens as IBBL crisis deepens’
The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB), the apex body of chief executives of the country’s banks, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing turmoil at...
Illegal foreign workers costing revenue
The government has initiated steps to identify foreign nationals residing and working in Bangladesh without valid work permits, amid concerns over revenue losses, visa violations...
‘Cyber warfare risk for peacekeeping’
Cyber warfare, the misuse of artificial intelligence, misinformation, and climate-related challenges are posing new difficulties for peacekeeping missions, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said. “The government...
BD economy crosses $500bn Per capita hits $3,020
Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the half-trillion-dollar milestone for the first time, with its size reaching approximately $501 billion in the outgoing fiscal year (FY2025-26), according...
Record budget, litmus test for BNP govt
After a 19-year absence from power, the BNP-led government faces its first major fiscal litmus test today as Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud...
World Cup 2026 Road to Glory Starts Tonight
Football fever grips Bangladesh as the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup 2026, kicks off tonight. The opening match between Mexico and South...