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Govt pledges coordinated action against NCDs

Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday described the newly signed Joint Declaration on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a milestone for Bangladesh’s public health, saying...

DU braces for fierce DUCSU battle

Abu Jakir : The long-awaited Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) election has ignited a wave of activity across the campus, with eight student panels preparing to contest leadership in what promises to be...

Industrial defaults rock financial sector

Reza Mahmud : Nearly 50 per cent of defaulted loans in Bangladesh’s financial sector are linked to the manufacturing industries, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. Economists warn that non-performing loans have...

NRBC in Crisis: AGM sparks controversy

Gazi Anowar : NRB Commercial Bank PLC (NRBC), a fourth-generation private commercial bank listed on the stock market, is facing a serious governance crisis, with allegations of irregular recruitment, misuse of authority, and financial...

Dengue may persist until winter

Reza Mahmud : With dengue outbreaks escalating towards the end of the monsoon season, public health experts have warned of a potentially severe health crisis and urged the government to take stronger, coordinated measures...

EU pledges €4m to support polls

Staff Reporter : The European Union (EU) will provide more than €4 million in assistance to support Bangladesh in conducting elections in accordance with international standards, EU Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller announced on...

Credible 2026 election at risk, EC admits

Noman Mosharef : The Election Commission (EC) is grappling with multiple challenges as it prepares to hold Bangladesh’s 13th parliamentary election in early February 2026, an exercise the interim government has pledged will be...