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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...