Sunday | January 25, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh must restore regulatory certainty and reinforce investor assurances to regain investor confidence and unlock essential funding for its renewable energy ambitions, according to a new report from the Institute for...
Staff Reporter : In a move that violates international and bilateral agreements, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has again pushed 48 individuals into Bangladesh through the Moulvibazar border without prior diplomatic communication or adherence...
Muhammad Ayub Ali : In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s stock market recorded one of the poorest performances among Asia’s frontier economies, exposing deep structural challenges, geopolitical uncertainties, and mounting economic pressures. The...
Staff Reporter : Students across Bangladesh erupted in mass protest on Thursday after the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division upheld a High Court verdict reinstating the quota system in government jobs, rejecting an appeal from...
Gazi Anowar : Saudi Arabia, the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, has recently introduced a mandatory skills certification requirement for most work visa categories, significantly complicating the migration process. Effective from 19 June,...
Staff Reporter : China has expressed strong confidence in Bangladesh’s ability to overcome the ongoing dengue epidemic through coordinated efforts involving the government, civil society, and international partners. At a handover ceremony held on...
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on the United Nations to develop an effective mechanism to combat disinformation and support media outlets in upholding ethical standards. He made the appeal...
Reza Mahmud : Bangladesh’s industrial sector is facing increasing distress due to a convergence of critical challenges, including a persistent energy crisis, record-high default loans, soaring inflation, declining foreign investment, and a drop in...
Staff Reporter : In a significant policy shift, the Power Division has directed the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and relevant stakeholders to take immediate steps to rationalise electricity tariffs paid to Independent Power...
Staff Reporter : On July 3, 2024, Bangladesh stood at a boiling point as discontent spilled onto the streets from classrooms and faculty lounges across the nation. University teachers protested against the government’s newly...
Staff Reporter : The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months’ imprisonment in a contempt of court case, marking a significant legal development nearly a year...
Sports Reporter : In a major breakthrough, the Bangladesh Women’s Football Team defeated Myanmar 2-1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, held on Wednesday in Yangon, the...