Govt steps up efforts to reduce lightning deaths
Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Monday told Parliament that the government is intensifying efforts to reduce deaths and injuries caused by...
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BD’s peacekeeping legacy highlighted
Bangladesh’s contribution to international peacekeeping and the sacrifices made by its personnel came into focus on Monday as State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed...
Death for Ramisa killers
A Dhaka court on Sunday sentenced Sohel Rana and his wife, Swapna Khatun, to death for their roles in the rape and murder of eight-year-old...
Curacao to create fairy tale
The World Cup is a competition between big teams and a showcase of the world’s best footballers. However, Curacao, a country with a population of...
Push-in at gunpoint
A leading West Bengal-based human rights organisation has accused India’s Border Security Force (BSF) of forcibly pushing so-called Bangladeshis, including women and children, towards Bangladesh....
40-hour debate planned for FY27 budget
The 13th National Parliament has allocated a total of 40 hours for discussions on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year during its...
Subsidy growth falls behind needs
The government’s proposed allocation for subsidies, incentives and cash assistance in FY2026-27 is set to decline as a share of the economy despite growing concerns...
Inflation accelerates on food costs
Bangladesh’s inflation rate increased in May, driven by higher prices across both food and non-food categories, adding to the cost-of-living pressures facing households. Data released...
CPD urges tax reform for clean energy
Bangladesh’s tax and fiscal policies continue to provide greater advantages to fossil fuel-based energy than to renewable technologies, creating challenges for the country’s transition to...
TIB notes progress, raises governance concerns
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday described the first 100 days of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led government as a mixed period, citing a number...
Parliamentary panel wants stocks for 90 days
A special parliamentary committee has recommended expanding Bangladesh’s strategic fuel reserves to maintain a minimum three-month storage capacity and diversify import sources as part of...