Minister flags painful steps over economic strain
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday cautioned that Bangladesh is likely to face at least two more difficult years before the economy stabilises,...
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Limon’s body to arrive in Dhaka on 4 May
The body of Bangladeshi student Jamil Ahmed Limon, who was killed in the United States, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on 4 May. Press...
Many MPs would be uncomfortable discussing ‘1/11’
BNP Standing Committee member and MP from Dhaka-2, Goyeswar Chandra Roy on Thursday claimed that many ruling party lawmakers would feel uncomfortable when the issue...
Rising costs squeeze households as food prices surge
A steady rise in the prices of essential commodities is putting mounting pressure on households across country, with even middle-income earners struggling to maintain basic...
Make sure stance on Sharia law, Minister asks Jamaat
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon yesterday said Bangladeshi nationalism allows a pluralistic and diverse politics, seeking explanation from Jamaat-e-Islami to clear stance on...
21 killed in 49 mob incidents in April
Mob violence that emerged in July 2024 continues to claim lives, with 21 people killed in mob attacks in April alone, according to a report...
12 police officers transferred
The government has transferred 12 police officers, including several of the rank of Additional Deputy Inspector General (Additional DIG) and Superintendent of Police (SP). The...
Food inflation falls, overall woe persists in March
Bangladesh’s economy showed mixed signals in March, as easing food prices offered some relief while persistently high non-food inflation and fiscal pressures continued to weigh...
26,500t of octane lands at Ctg port
A Hong Kong-flagged vessel, Quichi, carrying 26,500 tonnes of octane from Malaysia, has arrived at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port. This is the third...
Bills passed without opposition discussion
A procedural controversy unfolded on the floor of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday after two significant financial sector bills were passed without members of...
JS Secretariat gets Tk 290.60cr for FY27
The Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat will receive a budget allocation of Tk 290.60 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with the bulk of the amount earmarked...