Hunger among Rohingya refugees warned
Staff Reporter : The number of children requiring emergency treatment for severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh has surged by 27 per cent in February 2025 compared to the same...
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Matarbari DSP to boost connectivity in Bay of Bengal
Farrukh Khosru : The deep-sea port (DSP) at Matarbari, developed with Japanese assistance, is expected to become operational in 2026. Designed to handle both containers and bulk cargo, this high-capacity port aims to enhance...
Defeated AL forces fueling unrest
Abu Jakir & Syed Shemul Parvez : In the aftermath of the July uprising that led to the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government, Bangladesh has been gripped by a surge in crime and social...
LDC transition review underway Says Anis Chy
Staff Reporter : The interim government is considering a reassessment of Bangladesh’s transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status following concerns over economic fragility, said the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant (Finance), Anisuzzaman Chowdhury. Speaking...
Teesta Plan implementation during interim govt urged
Staff Reporter : Local stakeholders have called for the immediate initiation of the “Teesta Master Plan” project, advocating for the use of the country’s own funding during the interim government’s tenure. They said implementation...
Dr. Anisuzzaman becomes Chief Adviser’s special assistant
Staff Reporter : Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury has been appointed as a special assistant to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. He will take the charge at the finance ministry. The Cabinet Division issued a notification...
Amending constitution thru’ ordinance possible says Ali Riaz
Staff Reporter : National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has said that amending the constitution through an ordinance is a feasible approach, citing historical precedents in Bangladesh. His remarks were made during a...
Ottawa unveils major aid package for B’desh, Indo-Pacific
Staff Reporter : Canada has announced new funding of $272.1 million for foreign aid projects in Bangladesh and the broader Indo-Pacific region, Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen stated on Sunday. “Canada remains committed...
Credit growth declines decade low at 7.15pc
Staff Reporter : The flow of formal credit to the private sector has experienced a significant decline over the past six months, reaching its lowest growth rate in a decade at just 7.15 per...
EC invites applications for new pol party registration
Staff Reporter : The Election Commission (EC) has announced the registration process for new political parties ahead of the 13th National Parliament elections, inviting applications until April 20. In a public notice issued Monday,...
Power sector in disarray as govt cancels renewable projects
Special Report : Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector has been thrown into turmoil following the abrupt cancellation of agreements with 31 companies by the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) that were signed during the dictatorship...