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5 August declared ‘Uprising Holiday’

5 August declared ‘Uprising Holiday’

Staff Reporter : The government has officially designated 5 August as a public holiday each year to commemorate ‘July Mass Uprising Day’, marking the fall of the Awami League government following last year’s student-led...

Merchandise exports up 8.6pc in FY2024-25

Merchandise exports up 8.6pc in FY2024-25

Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose by 8.58 per cent in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching US$48.28 billion despite ongoing economic uncertainties and a period of political transition. The figure represents a notable...

Seize moment to rebuild democracy Khaleda

Staff Reporter : BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for seizing the present moment to institutionalise democracy anew and strengthen national unity. Addressing a discussion marking the first anniversary of the July-August...

Tree campaign overlooks coastal ecosystems

Tree campaign overlooks coastal ecosystems

Gazi Anowar : As Bangladesh inaugurates the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2025, environmental experts have expressed serious concern that the initiative lacks a climate-resilient strategy, particularly for coastal and marine ecosystems....

Nation reflects on legacy of July uprising

Nation reflects on legacy of July uprising

Staff Reporter : The country on Tuesday observed the first anniversary of the historic July Uprising, which a year ago led to the end of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year tenure. Daylong programmes...

BD charts ambitious 25yr plan for prosperity

BD charts ambitious 25yr plan for prosperity

Staff Reporter : A bold new strategic framework envisions Bangladesh transforming into an upper-middle-income country by 2050, with diversified, innovation-led industries, a high standard of living, and deep integration into global value chains. The...

No fixed date yet for nat’l election

No fixed date yet for nat’l election

Staff Reporter : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said no specific date for the next general election was discussed during his recent meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Speaking...