Govt focuses on recovering illicit funds
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasised that recovering assets illegally transferred abroad is one of the government’s top priorities as part of its broader...
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78 years on, British-era laws still rule BD
Nearly eight decades after the end of British colonial rule, Bangladesh’s justice system continues to be shaped by laws inherited from that era. Despite political...
BD Gains Lifeline as Iran keeps Hormuz Open for ‘Friendly’ Nations
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty following reduced involvement by the United States, Bangladesh has emerged as a quiet beneficiary of shifting...
4 ordinances to go, holding 16
A parliamentary special committee has recommended scrapping four ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government while advising that 16 others, including those related...
Hasnat flags long fuel queues
Comilla-4 MP Hasnat Abdullah on Thursday raised concerns in parliament over the ongoing fuel crisis, highlighting the closure of petrol pumps and long queues of...
Panic buying hits despite adequate fuel supply
The entire country is currently witnessing a chaotic fuel-buying frenzy, with long queues at filling stations across the country, including Dhaka, Chattogram, and several major...
Upcoming FM’s visit hints at fresh start in Dhaka-Delhi ties
The upcoming official visit of Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman to India is drawing significant attention from regional analysts, who view it as a crucial step...
Export earnings decline to $3.39bn in March
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports saw a sharp decline in March, dropping 19.78% compared to the same period last year, driven by fewer working days, weak global...
Printing money not an option
The government has ruled out printing money to meet its budgetary needs, opting instead to focus on reviving the economy through increased investment and stronger...
Eastern refinery running out of crude
Eastern Refinery PLC, the country’s only state-owned oil refinery, is facing the risk of halting operations due to a severe shortage of crude oil caused...