PM calls for non-political role of military
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has praised the armed forces for their role in safeguarding national security and called on them to uphold the sovereignty of...
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July Charter in legal limbo as court weighs referendum validity
The future of one of the country’s most ambitious reform blueprints — the July National Charter — now rests with the courts, as a legal...
Fuel prices held steady despite economic woes
The government has decided to keep fuel prices unchanged despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic volatility, prioritising accountability and prudent public spending, according to Dr...
No price hike plan for edible oil
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government has no immediate intention of increasing edible oil prices in the country. “Amid global tensions...
Furnace oil price hiked by Tk 24.59
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the consumer-level price of furnace oil by Tk 24.59 per litre, adjusting it to Tk 94.69 from...
10 more children die in 24 hours
Ten more patients died with measles and symptoms of the disease in 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday morning, taking the total death toll...
Murder probe tightens grip on Manzil Haidar
A dismissed army officer, Major Md. Manzil Haidar Chowdhury, has been placed on a four-day remand in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of...
Larger budget on the table
The BNP-led government is preparing to expand public spending significantly in the upcoming national budget, citing growing economic pressures and policy commitments, according to senior...
Govt tests QR-based fuel distribution system
The government has launched a pilot programme of a QR code-based mobile application aimed at streamlining fuel distribution, reducing irregularities, and ensuring greater transparency in...
Airlines push for policy action
Bangladesh’s aviation sector is facing increasing operational pressure, prompting industry leaders to urge stronger government support to sustain operations and ensure long-term growth. The concerns...
Govt weighs options on police uniform revision
Uncertainty over the uniform of Bangladesh Police continues, with the force proposing a revision of the recently introduced iron-coloured uniform less than a year after...
Power cannot override judiciary
Plaintiff in the judicial separation case, Masdar Hossain, has said that the decision to scrap the ordinance on judge appointments and the Supreme Court Secretariat...