CEC focuses on election integrity, AI safety
Staff Reporter : Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin has warned of potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) in the lead-up to...
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Polls expected mid-February next year
Abu Jakir : The interim government led by Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus is aiming to hold Bangladesh’s next parliamentary elections in the second week...
MPs' Duty-Free Cars: Auction woes force NBR to reassess
Staff Reporter: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is reassessing its approach to selling luxury vehicles imported duty-free by members of parliament during the previous...
Schools in flight path: Jet tragedy reveals fatal planning flaws
Abu Jakir : The tragic military jet crash at Milestone School and College in Uttara on Monday has sparked urgent calls for reform, with urban...
Bhola passenger vessels suspended amid rough weather
UNB : Authorities have suspended passenger launch and sea-truck services on 10 internal routes, including Bhola-Lakshmipur and Monpura-Dhaka due to adverse weather.Under the influence of...
Pvt edu sector grows despite jobs lag
Staff Report : Despite sluggish employment growth, Bangladesh’s private education sector has expanded its economic influence significantly, according to the latest survey released by the...
Consensus eludes NCC as key reform issues remain unresolved
Staff Reporter : The National Consensus Commission (NCC) is facing difficulties in reaching agreement on three key constitutional reform issues: the appointment process for the...
Final round of tariff talks with USTR on 29 July
Staff Reporter : The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has invited Bangladesh to resume the third and final round of bilateral tariff negotiations on 29...
New media guidelines for nat’l elections
Staff Reporter : The Election Commission (EC) has introduced new guidelines limiting journalists’ access to polling booths during the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, including a...
S&P keeps Bangladesh at ‘B+’ amid political risks
Staff Reporter : S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Bangladesh’s long-term sovereign credit rating at ‘B+’ and its short-term rating at ‘B’, citing signs of stabilisation...