Tuesday | February 03, 2026 | Dhaka
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed stated yesterday that the rising inflation rate accurately reflects the economy, dismissing allegations of data manipulation. He emphasised that the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) was instructed...
Staff Reporter : Rights activists and economists at a dialogue on Saturday criticised the current budget proposal, its passage, and implementation process, describing it as undemocratic and ineffective in addressing local issues or involving...
NN Desk : The winter session of the Indian Parliament concluded in chaos, with the central government referring the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee for further review.Meanwhile, an...
Staff Reporter : The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has initiated an investigation into Md. Nojibur Rahman, former chairman of the Capital Market Stablization Fund (CMSF) and former chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR)....
Kamruzzaman Bablu : Donald Trump’s return to power could present a blend of challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh’s textile industry, given his protectionist trade policies and unpredictable geopolitical strategies. His “America First” agenda, which...
Staff Reporter : Shariah-based banks in Bangladesh have experienced a significant decline in deposits, falling by 2.9 per cent or Tk 11,781 crore during the July-September (Q3) period compared to the previous quarter (Q2)...
Staff Reporter : The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved three operations worth $1.16 billion to support Bangladesh’s development goals, focusing on health services, water and sanitation, and climate resilience. The approval...
Staff Reporter : The United States has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Bangladesh in investigations into the 2009 Pilkhana BDR massacre, in which numerous military officers and civilians lost their lives. In response...
Staff Reporter : Adviser to the Interim Government, AF Hassan Ariff, passed away on Friday at Lab Aid Hospital in Dhaka. He was 83. According to hospital authorities, AF Hassan Ariff succumbed to cardiac...
Staff Reporter : The death of AF Hassan Ariff, former Adviser to the Interim Government and a distinguished figure in Bangladesh’s legal community, has led to an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, legal...
Staff Reporter : The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances submitted an interim report titled “Unfolding the Truth” to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus last Saturday. Excerpts from the report, disclosed by the Chief...
