Banks asked to support rawhide traders ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed all scheduled banks to set and disburse specific credit targets for raw hide traders to ensure smooth collection, preservation, and...
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Demand to extend malls opening till 10 PM
With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, business activities across the country are expected to gain momentum. In this context, the Fashion Entrepreneurs Association of Bangladesh (FEAB) has called...
Airbus signals interest in Biman fleet modernisation plan
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus yesterday advocated for the inclusion of its aircraft in Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ fleet alongside Boeing, saying that a mixed fleet would...
Harvest dreams sink in flooded haor regions
Farmers in Bangladesh’s flood-prone haor regions are facing severe losses after days of heavy rain, upstream flooding, and seasonal storms submerged vast stretches of Boro...
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: A Visionary Achievement of The Government
The government’s bold and far-sighted initiative to establish the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has reached a historic milestone. On April 28, 2026, the loading of...
What it could mean for Bangladesh
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears set to form the government after securing an overwhelming majority in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election. The party’s...
BJP wins West Bengal
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that “the lotus has bloomed in West Bengal” as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a commanding lead in...
Single-day measles deaths hit 17 children
A total of 17 children died from measles and measles-like complications within a 24-hour period — from 8am yesterday to 8am on Monday — according...
BB moves to reopen idle units with Tk 40,000cr fund
Bangladesh Bank is preparing a Tk40,000-crore refinance programme aimed at bringing closed industrial units back into operation, with a focus on boosting production, protecting jobs...
Trade deal with US challenged in HC
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the reciprocal trade agreement between Bangladesh and the United States, describing...
The Price of War Could End Hunger-If We Choose Wisely
The war between the countries does not bring any well-being. When two countries engage in war, their target is then to kill each other’s people...
Govt should emphasise on creating a job-oriented labour market
The story of the expansion of education in the country over the last five decades is one of our prides. During this time, the number...