Debt servicing burden set to rise sharply External debt tops $78b
Bangladesh’s outstanding external debt stood at just over $78.06 billion as of February, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury informed parliament on Tuesday. He disclosed...
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No move to reopen S Alam operations
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has told parliament that Bangladesh Bank has not issued any directive regarding the reopening or permanent closure of S...
Vehicles for MPs sought to improve constituency access
National Citizen Party (NCP) lawmaker Md Abul Hasnat, popularly known as Hasnat Abdullah, has called for providing official vehicles to Members of Parliament (MPs) to...
Warrant issued against Hamza
A court in Sirajganj issued an arrest warrant against Kushtia-3 Member of Parliament Mufti Amir Hamza. The order was given on Tuesday after a hearing,...
Parents, 2 children found dead in Naogaon
Four members of a family including two children were found with their throats slit at Bahadurpur village in Niamatpur upazila of Naogaon early Tuesday. The...
Bangladesh highlights peace, democracy at Dakar forum
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to democracy, global peace and inclusive development, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam highlighting key priorities at...
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
The United States and Iran each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down Tuesday on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks...
Gas use flexibility expanded for factories
The government has relaxed regulations governing the distribution and use of industrial gas, allowing factories greater flexibility to reorganise equipment and reallocate unused gas loads...
‘Made in Bangladesh’ brand gets podcast push
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has launched an official podcast series aimed at addressing key challenges in the...
SSC exams to align academic calendar
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon has said that the government is considering holding the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations in December as part of...
Mob violence persists despite assurances
Independent lawmaker Rumeen Farhana on Monday told Parliament that incidents of mob violence are still occurring despite repeated assurances from the government to put an...
FM urges Iran to ensure Bangladeshi vessel’s safe passage
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has urged Iran to facilitate the safe passage for Bangladesh-flagged vessel ‘Banglar Joyjatra’ through the Strait of Hormuz, amid...