Airlines push for policy action
Bangladesh’s aviation sector is facing increasing operational pressure, prompting industry leaders to urge stronger government support to sustain operations and ensure long-term growth. The concerns...
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Govt weighs options on police uniform revision
Uncertainty over the uniform of Bangladesh Police continues, with the force proposing a revision of the recently introduced iron-coloured uniform less than a year after...
War-driven oil shock jolts economy
Bangladesh’s already fragile economy is facing renewed strain as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds further pressure to fuel prices, foreign exchange reserves...
Bangladeshi cargo ship blocked in Hormuz
A state-owned Bangladeshi vessel has been denied permission to transit the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to turn back despite a temporary ceasefire...
Opposition walks out over ‘deception’ claim
Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from the Parliament on Friday evening, accusing the treasury bench of breaching a prior political consensus over the passage of...
Parliament passes 20 bills
The Jatiya Sangsad on Friday passed 20 bills during its morning and afternoon sittings, marking significant progress in converting ordinances issued during the interim government...
US-Iran talks start under fragile truce
Global attention has shifted to Islamabad, where senior officials from the United States and Iran are scheduled to meet today for high-level talks aimed at...
Arif Mohammed Khan tipped for Dhaka role
Arif Mohammed Khan is being widely reported as the likely next Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, following the reassignment of Pranay Verma as ambassador to...
Democrats grow bolder on talk of removing Trump
President Donald Trump’s threats to wipe out Iran, “a whole civilization,” ended the restraint that Democrats have mostly practiced when it comes to questions of...
July Museum Bill passed
Parliament today passed the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill amid heated exchanges and an opposition walkout led by Jamaat-e-Islami, after members objected to last-minute amendments...
Revised Bank Resolution Bill gets approval
Parliament on Thursday approved the Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, by voice vote, despite strong objections from opposition members over amendments to the earlier ordinance. The...