IMF talks gain urgency
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Krishna Srinivasan met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on Tuesday as efforts resumed to revive the...
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Eid travel turns tragic
Train–bus crash in Cumilla among incidents that claim 32 lives nationwide In its last issue before the Eid vacation began on 19 March, The New...
PM rings New Nation Editor with Eid greetings
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman personally extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to Md. Mokarram Hossain, Editor of The New Nation, along with two other senior journalists, Ekushey Padak...
No shortage, only demand spike
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said the country’s fuel distribution system has come under pressure due to an unexpected...
BNP wings await new leadership
Ten out of the 11 associate and affiliated organisations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have exceeded their organisational tenure, with several committees continuing far...
What can be more important than Rooppur Nuclear Power Project now?
Bangladesh today finds itself at the mercy of forces far beyond its borders. The escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran — and...
Gas output plummets, costs climb sharply
The country is confronting a growing gas crisis as both domestic reserves and production continue to decline. Over the past six fiscal years, the number...
Petrol pump wait drops
Waiting times at petrol pumps have eased somewhat following the withdrawal of fuel rationing, but supply shortages and public anxiety continue ahead of Eid, with...
Promises begin, discords follow
One month after the government led by Tarique Rahman took office, the country’s political landscape is already witnessing a mix of cautious optimism and sharp...
Most leaders head home for Eid
Most ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) of the BNP, which has returned to power after a prolonged political struggle, are set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr...
Ministers fill in for PM
The government has assigned responsibilities among senior ministers to oversee key functions in the absence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to an official notification...