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...
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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...
July Charter, referendum row deepens after HC rule
Abu Jakir : The controversy surrounding the implementation of the July National Charter and the constitutional reform process has begun to emerge as a major...
Naval strike marks major escalation in US–Iran War
International Desk : The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated sharply, with developments stretching from the Indian Ocean to Tehran and raising...
Trade deal with Washington ‘Not Irreversible’
Diplomatic Correspondent : Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday said the government would not enter into any agreement that undermines national interests, while confirming that...
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...
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...