Measles surge raises WHO alarm
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised serious concern over the evolving measles outbreak in Bangladesh, assessing the national risk as “high” amid widespread transmission,...
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Tk20,000cr BB borrowing may stoke inflation
The government injected Tk20,000 crore of high-powered money into the economy in March by borrowing from Bangladesh Bank, a move that could heighten inflationary pressure,...
‘Inspection rooms’ at upazilas stir fears of MP control
A government move to set up designated “inspection rooms” for Members of Parliament inside Upazila Parishad complexes has triggered concern among governance experts, who fear...
Diesel hike fuels rise in freight charges, bus fares
Freight charges for lighterage vessels operating on inland waterways are set to increase by 10 percent following a recent 15 percent hike in diesel prices,...
Making solar panel duty free may save billions from fuel imports while reducing load-shedding
Today Bangladesh is spending an estimated $7–9 billion every year importing fuel just to generate electricity. Roughly $3.8–4 billion goes toward LNG, while another $3–5...
Power crisis to ease by May
The government has projected that Bangladesh’s ongoing electricity shortage will begin to ease by May, as authorities move to boost fuel supply and increase generation...
Govt, Opposition join hands
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday announced the formation of a 10-member bipartisan committee in parliament to review the country’s energy situation and recommend measures...
Tigers seal series win over Kiwis after 12yrs
Bangladesh Cricket team clinched the One Day International (ODI) series 2-1 after defeating New Zealand Cricket team by 55 runs in the third and final...
Underworld resurfaces, grips capital with fear
Old criminal networks appear to have resurfaced across Dhaka and beyond, with extortion re-emerging in a more organised, technology-driven form following recent political changes. Law...
First arrest made after 10 years
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has arrested a suspect a decade after the rape and murder case of Sohagi Jahan Tanu, a student of...