Fuel rush causes long queues in capital
Staff Reporter : Panic buying has gripped fuel stations across Dhaka, with vehicle owners forming long queues to fill their tanks amid rising tensions in...
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Nat’l Jute Day today: Rising costs, mills closures, plastic still dominate markets
Muhid Hasan : Bangladesh celebrates National Jute Day today, but the “Golden Fiber” industry faces a worrying reality as jute exports continue to decline,...
PM urges austerity of electricity
Staff Reporter : Prime Minister Tarique Rahman switched off half the lights at his Secretariat office and lowered the air-conditioner use on Thursday, urging all...
How business interests create ‘Conflict of Interest’ risks for MPs
Editorial Desk : As businesspersons continue to dominate Bangladesh’s parliament, concerns are resurfacing over whether private commercial interests are shaping public policymaking. In the 13th...
Iran vows unyielding resistance in ‘Hybrid War’
Diplomatic Correspondent : An Iranian diplomatic official in Dhaka said Iran would never surrender in the ongoing war with the United States and Israel,...
Court challenge over governor ouster
Abu Jakir : The government’s decision to remove the governor of Bangladesh Bank has drawn criticism from analysts and civil society representatives, while a...
Inflation Ticks Up Food costs offset rice relief
Staff Reporter : Inflationary pressure remained high at the start of 2026, driven largely by rising prices of fish, fruits and vegetables, even though...
Minister finds land office empty
Staff Correspondent : State Minister for Land Barrister Kayser Kamal carried out an unannounced inspection of the Siddhirganj Union Land Office in Narayanganj on Wednesday...
Iran War Impact: Power sector on alert over potential LNG disruptions
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Rising tensions between the United States and Iran, though geographically distant, could have significant repercussions for Bangladesh’s already fragile economy, particularly...
News Analysis: Bangladesh Faces Economic Shockwaves from Iran War
Editorial Desk : Dhaka: The escalating war involving Iran has begun sending shockwaves across the global economy, and Bangladesh—despite being geographically distant from the conflict—is...
