Tuesday | January 27, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, will not be attending two major upcoming United Nations conferences, despite having received formal invitations from the governments of France and Spain....
News Desk : In the first 17 days of May, remittance inflow into the country amounted to 161 million US dollars, equivalent to Tk 19,642 crore, based on an exchange rate of Tk 122...
Staff Reporter : Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed optimism that Bangladesh will successfully graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category as scheduled in 2026. Speaking at an event in Dhaka on Saturday,...
Gazi Anowar : Bangladesh’s trade deficit with India has seen a marked reduction over the past six months, from November 2024 to April 2025, driven by a combination of policy adjustments, moderated imports, and...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh will address the issue of importing US-manufactured goods via third countries during upcoming bilateral negotiations on reciprocal tariffs with the United States, Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman stated on Thursday. Speaking...
Staff Reporter : Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has advised Bangladesh to perceive the ongoing US tariff war not as a threat, but as a strategic opportunity. Speaking...
Staff Reporter : The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday announced a prohibition on all forms of public gatherings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in several key areas of Dhaka, effective from Sunday, 18...
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called for the establishment of a dedicated ‘Microcredit Bank’ to promote youth entrepreneurship by offering collateral-free small loans. Describing microcredit as the “real form...
Staff Reporter : Thousands of supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain locked all entry points to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban, on Saturday, demanding that their leader be sworn in...
News Desk : Once seen solely as a waste management tool, recycling in Bangladesh is rapidly evolving into a vital driver of employment, poverty reduction, and sustainable economic growth. With the right investments and...
News Desk : Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh now shows modest signs of democratic recovery. Months...
