Friday | January 30, 2026 | Dhaka
Abu Jakir : Seeking to build consensus on sweeping governance reforms, Bangladesh’s National Consensus Commission is set to begin individual discussions with political parties in the coming days, officials said. The commission, formed under...
Staff Reporter : Countries inflation has continued its downward trend in February at 9.32 percent, slightly lower than January’s 9.94 percent, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released...
Staff Reporter : The United States is preparing to deport undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants as part of its broader policy on illegal migration, following an earlier decision by President Donald Trump. However, US authorities have...
Staff Reporter : Two former U.S. diplomats William B. Milam and Jon Danilowicz met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, in Dhaka on Thursday, underscoring their unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and...
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : The slashing of food assistance for the Rohingyas by the United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) would have severe consequences for both the refugees and the host country,...
Staff Reporter : At least 95 factories in Gazipur, Savar, Narayanganj, and Narsingdi have permanently closed in the past seven months, with several others temporarily ceasing operations. As a result, approximately 62,000 workers have...
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : Members of the Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) of Bangladesh and India are set to convene in Kolkata on Thursday for their regular meeting to discuss the implementation of...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s interim leader, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has vowed that former ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will stand trial for crimes against humanity, marking a decisive turn in the country’s ongoing political...
Staff Reporter : The outgoing Education Adviser Wahid Uddin Mahmud has shared positive news regarding the allowances for MPO (government-funded salary and allowances) teachers. He stated that festival allowances, entertainment allowances, house rent, and...
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has made notable progress in counterterrorism efforts, ranking 35th among 163 countries in the latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2025. This marks an improvement from its previous position of 32nd...
Staff Reporter : Pakistan is eager to review and enhance bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh across various sectors, including foreign relations, trade, culture, visa facilitation, and people-to-people exchanges. These bilateral matters were discussed when Ambassador...
Staff Reporter : The outlook for Bangladesh’s apparel sector in the global market remains positive, with work orders expected to rise, sustaining growth momentum into 2025. However, a substantial 8.98 percent rise in import...