Energy woes, investment slump shake industry base
Reza Mahmud : Bangladesh’s industrial sector is facing increasing distress due to a convergence of critical challenges, including a persistent energy crisis, record-high default loans,...
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Private power tariffs under review amid fiscal strain
Staff Reporter : In a significant policy shift, the Power Division has directed the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and relevant stakeholders to take immediate...
Flashback July 3, 2024
Staff Reporter : On July 3, 2024, Bangladesh stood at a boiling point as discontent spilled onto the streets from classrooms and faculty lounges across...
Hasina sentenced to 6 months
Staff Reporter : The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on Wednesday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to six months’ imprisonment in a contempt of court...
BD women beat Myanmar
Sports Reporter : In a major breakthrough, the Bangladesh Women’s Football Team defeated Myanmar 2-1 in their second Group C match of the AFC Women’s...
5 August declared ‘Uprising Holiday’
Staff Reporter : The government has officially designated 5 August as a public holiday each year to commemorate ‘July Mass Uprising Day’, marking the fall...
Merchandise exports up 8.6pc in FY2024-25
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s merchandise exports rose by 8.58 per cent in the fiscal year 2024-25, reaching US$48.28 billion despite ongoing economic uncertainties and a...
Ex-CEC Huda confesses to 2018 vote fraud
Staff Reporter : In a significant development likely to reshape public discourse on electoral integrity, former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) K.M. Nurul Huda on Tuesday...
Nation reflects on legacy of July uprising
Staff Reporter : The country on Tuesday observed the first anniversary of the historic July Uprising, which a year ago led to the end of...
‘AL must apologise for July crackdown’
Staff Reporter : Marking the first anniversary of the July Uprising, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday issued a strongly worded public statement,...
BD charts ambitious 25yr plan for prosperity
Staff Reporter : A bold new strategic framework envisions Bangladesh transforming into an upper-middle-income country by 2050, with diversified, innovation-led industries, a high standard of...
No fixed date yet for nat’l election
Staff Reporter : Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday said no specific date for the next general election was discussed during his...