Dhaka-Beijing trade talks open new investment era
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh’s deepening bilateral relations with China are poised to provide a significant boost to key sectors of the economy, including jute, textiles,...
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Hasina indicted on 5 counts of crimes against humanity
Staff Reporter : In a significant development in Bangladesh’s post-revolution justice process, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Sunday formally charged former Prime Minister Sheikh...
Barrister Mainul cited as voice against authoritarianism
Abu Jakir : In a notable development during Sunday’s formal hearing, prosecutors at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) referred to longstanding patterns of political repression...
Dr. Salehuddin to present interim budget today
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed is set to present the interim government’s first national budget today (Monday), at a time when Bangladesh...
Tk 2,080cr set aside for nat’l, local polls
Staff Reporter : The Ministry of Finance has allocated approximately Tk2,080 crore in the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 to support the...
Interim budget targets stability with Tk790,000cr outlay
Staff Reporter : The interim government is preparing to present a Tk790,000 crore national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on 2 June, marking a...
Uncertainty undermines budget confidence
Staff Reporter : Investor confidence is waning amid mounting uncertainty over the country’s fiscal direction, largely due to a lack of dialogue between political parties...
CA’s Japan visit delivers $1b support, labour MoUs
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, returned to Dhaka on Saturday evening following a four-day official visit to Japan,...
Monsoon Mismanagement: Rain reveals city drainage collapse
Abu Jakir : Days of relentless rainfall have left large swathes of Dhaka and Sylhet waterlogged, disrupting daily life and once again exposing the vulnerabilities...
Today marks Manik Mia’s 56th death anniversary
Staff Reporter : Today marks the 56th death anniversary of Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia, the fearless and iconic journalist who played a pivotal role in...
LNG imports resume, factories to get more gas
Staff Reporter : Adviser to the Ministry of Energy, Power and Mineral Resources, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, announced on Saturday that gas supply to industrial...
BNP confirms Monday talks with CA
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for a second round of dialogue at the State Guest House...