DSCC gates shut demanding Ishraque’s oath
Staff Reporter : Thousands of supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain locked all entry points to the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban,...
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LDC transition inevitable, business must adapt: Adviser
Staff Reporter : Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed optimism that Bangladesh will successfully graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category as scheduled in...
Trade deficit with India cut by $3b
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...
US Tariff War: Dhaka seeks direct US imports in tariff talks
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...
US Tariff War: An opportunity, not a threat -Debapriya
Staff Reporter : Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has advised Bangladesh to perceive the ongoing US tariff war not...
Key protest sites in city sealed off: ISPR
Staff Reporter : The Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday announced a prohibition on all forms of public gatherings, rallies, processions, and demonstrations in...
Time for microcredit to evolve into a bank: Yunus
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has called for the establishment of a dedicated ‘Microcredit Bank’ to promote youth entrepreneurship by offering...
Waste to Work: Growth of recycling as economic lifeline
News Desk : Once seen solely as a waste management tool, recycling in Bangladesh is rapidly evolving into a vital driver of employment, poverty reduction,...
After an autocratic leader toppled: Democratic renewal remains a work in progress
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....
Over 12m animals ready for Eid-ul-Azha sacrifice
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh is poised to meet the demand for sacrificial animals during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, scheduled for the first week of next month,...
BGB blocks BSF push-in along Brahmanbaria border
Diplomatic Correspondent : The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), with assistance from local residents, reportedly foiled an attempted push-in of approximately 750 individuals by India’s Border...