Billions spent on political branding thru’ ICT projects
Abu Jakir : A government-commissioned white paper released on Thursday paints a stark picture of how Bangladesh’s ambitious “digital transformation” drive during the previous Awami...
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Iran cut off from world
Reuters : Iran was largely cut off from the outside world on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb expanding protests, with phone...
Dhaka pushes for reciprocal tariff cut
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh has formally sought a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs following what it described as significant progress in narrowing the bilateral trade...
Tarique Rahman becomes BNP chairman
Staff Reporter : Tarique Rahman has been named chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The announcement came from a meeting of the party’s standing...
Gas pressure falls in Dhaka
News Desk : Gas pressure in Dhaka has gotten “extremely low” after a cargo trawler’s anchor damaged a gas distribution pipeline under the Turag River...
Spike in shootings sparks alarm over poll security
Abu Jakir : A surge in shootings, political violence and intimidation across the country has raised serious concerns about the law-and-order situation ahead of the...
Trump backs bill slapping 500pc duty on India, allies
NN Desk : US President Donald Trump has backed a bipartisan bill that would allow Washington to impose tariffs of at least 500 percent on...
No more ‘stage-managed’ election
Staff Reporter : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin on Thursday reiterated that no manipulated or “stage-managed” election would be held in...
Supply gaps, price disputes trigger mkt action on LPG
Reza Mahmud : The government has unveiled both short-term and long-term plans to ensure a smooth supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and protect consumers...
Indemnity for July warriors set for review
Staff Reporter : The interim government is preparing a legal framework to grant indemnity to the July fighters who, according to officials, risked their lives...
US Tariff Rhetoric – signal or serious policy shift?
The United States has recently floated the possibility of imposing exceptionally high tariffs – reportedly up to 500 per cent – on countries that continue...
Visa sections shut temporarily at key missions in India
Diplomatic Correspondent : The government has temporarily suspended visa issuance at three Bangladeshi missions in India due to security concerns, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain...