Banking reform at risk under new Act
The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026 has sparked widespread concern among anti-corruption watchdogs, economists and political observers, who warn that the law could undermine...
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Procurement lapses blamed for vaccine crisis
A formal complaint has been lodged with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, and others...
RMG production dips 25-30pc
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has expressed concern over a sharp decline in production capacity, reporting a 25–30 per cent fall in...
Debt servicing burden set to surge in coming years
Bangladesh is heading into a period of mounting fiscal pressure as external debt servicing obligations are set to rise sharply over the next five years,...
India ends partial visa freeze for Bangladeshis
In a move aimed at restoring normalcy in bilateral relations, India has agreed to reopen medical and business visa services for Bangladeshi citizens starting next...
Iran warns Mideast ports against US blockade threat
Iran threatened all ports in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as the U.S. military counted down to a blockade of all Iranian ports...
21-hr marathon talks end in stalemate
Historic face-to-face peace talks between the United States and Iran brokered by Pakistan concluded after a grueling 21-hour marathon session in the early hours of...
PM calls for non-political role of military
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has praised the armed forces for their role in safeguarding national security and called on them to uphold the sovereignty of...
July Charter in legal limbo as court weighs referendum validity
The future of one of the country’s most ambitious reform blueprints — the July National Charter — now rests with the courts, as a legal...
Fuel prices held steady despite economic woes
The government has decided to keep fuel prices unchanged despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic volatility, prioritising accountability and prudent public spending, according to Dr...
No price hike plan for edible oil
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Sunday said the government has no immediate intention of increasing edible oil prices in the country. “Amid global tensions...
Furnace oil price hiked by Tk 24.59
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has increased the consumer-level price of furnace oil by Tk 24.59 per litre, adjusting it to Tk 94.69 from...