Monday | January 26, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : The Election Commission (EC) has officially reinstated Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s registration as a political party and restored its iconic election symbol Daripalla (balance scale), ending over a decade-long legal and political battle....
Staff Reporter : The central bank is aiming to bring inflation down to 5per cent, a more ambitious target than the government’s official goal of 6.5per cent, Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s economy is showing early signs of stabilization despite ongoing structural challenges, according to the “Economic Update and Outlook: May 2025” released on Tuesday by the General Economics Division (GED) of...
Staff Reporter : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the disbursement of more than $1.3 billion to Bangladesh as part of the fourth and fifth tranches of the country’s $4.7 billion loan programme,...
Staff Reporter : More than 4,500 individuals who are Muslim in religion have been pushed unlawfully into Bangladesh from India between June 2024 and June 2025, according to official statements, media reports, and rights...
Gazi Anowar : The banking sector, often described as the heart of the economy, is once again in turmoil – this time due to a renewed push for mergers targeting six struggling banks. Following...
Abu Jakir : After nearly two weeks of fierce hostilities between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a ceasefire agreement between the two regional arch-rivals, raising hopes for an end...
News Desk : Dhaka is witnessing a sharp surge in incidents of car part theft, with organised gangs reportedly targeting both parked and moving vehicles across residential areas, commercial zones, and traffic-congested hotspots. According...
Staff Reporter : “Mob justice is never acceptable under any circumstances,” said Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture. He expressed concern...
Staff Reporter : Around 21 per cent of sacrificial animal hides collected during this year’s Eid-ul-Adha were sold at prices 43 per cent lower than high-quality leather due to damage caused by improper skinning...
Staff Reporter : The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its 11th day with no signs of de-escalation, raising serious concerns of a broader regional crisis. Despite widespread international appeals for restraint,...
Satff Reporter : The Communist Party of China (CPC) has formally invited Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman to visit China at a mutually convenient time, marking a potential strengthening of political...