Friday | January 30, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday alleged that a vested quarter is conspiring against the BNP, democracy, and the very existence and independence of Bangladesh. “People involved in politics have...
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Bank has instructed all banks and financial institutions to allocate 20 per cent of their environmentally friendly financing specifically to women entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the cottage, micro, small, and medium...
News Desk : As the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) approaches its expected commercial launch in early 2026, concerns are growing among energy experts regarding its financial viability. Many are questioning whether the high...
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser, Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, on Monday urged police personnel to remain vigilant against the defeated forces of the July uprising, who may attempt to intensify efforts to destabilise the...
Staff Reporter : Only around one-third of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) holders have submitted their tax returns, despite the National Board of Revenue (NBR) making it mandatory this fiscal year, NBR Chairman Md Abdur...
Staff Reporter : The reform process in Bangladesh is entirely homegrown and will remain so, according to the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam. He stressed that while Bangladesh’s friendly partners and well-wishers support...
Staff Reporter : At an Iftar gathering hosted by the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and the Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) on Sunday evening, political leaders from various parties stressed the need...
Staff Reporter : The High Court (HC) has upheld the death sentences of all 20 convicts in the highly publicised murder case of BUET student Abrar Fahad. Additionally, the life imprisonment verdicts for five...
Star Reporter : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is planning to introduce a tracking system for its staff to identify inefficient and errant officials, aiming to streamline revenue collection and boost government funds....
Staff Reporter : Yields on Treasury bills (T-bills) saw a significant increase on Sunday as banks showed reluctance to invest their excess liquidity in the securities ahead of the Eid festival. The cut-off yield,...
Staff Reporter : Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Sunday said they would prefer to say ‘rape’ instead of other words. In protest of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sazzat Ali’s request to...
Muhammad Ayub Ali : The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) aims to reduce its ‘absolute dependence’ on its own officials, as Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood has expressed concerns about being unable to rely...