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Price hike leaves poor people in tight spot

Noman Mosharef : The sharp rise in commodity prices has left the general and low-income population in distress, forcing middle-class and lower-middle-class individuals to cut back on their daily necessities. Consumers are grappling with...

Weak legal framework linked to rise in crime

Shahariar Islam Sovon : Widespread crimes, including drug trafficking, extortion, robbery, murder, and rape, are escalating in Bangladesh, particularly in the capital, Dhaka, sparking concern among citizens and experts alike. Experts point to a...

Dr Yunus seeks increased Turkish investment

NN Online: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday invited more Turkish investment in Bangladesh, saying Dhaka is “now ready for business” and both nations should explore full potential in their relationship. “We should...

Mirpur-10 metro station to reopen tomorrow

NN Online: Mirpur-10 metro rail station is set to reopen tomorrow after around three months. Mohammad Abdur Rouf, managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd, shared this update during a press briefing on...

CA visits Dhakeshwari Temple

NN Online: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus onb Sunday visited Dhakeshwari National Temple in the old part of the city. During his visit, he exchanged greetings with the members of Hindu community on the...

BNP, Jamaat push for quality change in politics

Abu Jakir : The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami are working to reshape Bangladesh’s political environment through comprehensive reform proposals aimed at addressing the aspirations of the recent student and mass uprisings. Both...

Unfriendly borders keep MoFA busy

Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s foreign ministry is unusually busy, dealing with ongoing tensions with its neighbours, India and Myanmar, due to repeated border killings and other unfriendly actions. While Bangladesh hopes for peaceful and...