Broad political consensus forms over ban on AL
Abu Jakir : In a significant development in Bangladesh’s political landscape, the interim government’s decision to ban all organisational activities of the Awami League under...
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Washington awaits Dhaka’s Tariff cut proposal
Staff Reporter : The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has formally requested that Bangladesh submit a written proposal outlining its commitment to...
Old devils eye new syndicate in Malaysian labour market
Reza Mahmud : Dishonest recruiters previously involved in forming a syndicate in the Malaysian labour market-and allegedly siphoning off thousands of crores of taka-are reportedly...
Anti-terror law invoked to ban AL
Staff Correspondent : The Awami League (AL), once Bangladesh’s most influential political party, is set to be formally banned today (Monday, 12 May) under sweeping...
Foreign advisers to lead stock market overhaul
Staff Reporter : In a bid to implement meaningful reforms in Bangladesh’s stock market, the interim government has decided to bring in a team of...
Farmers left vulnerable as fertiliser supply falters
Staff Reporter : Farmers across Bangladesh are increasingly anxious about potential disruptions in the fertiliser supply chain ahead of the critical Aman paddy cultivation season,...
Manufacturing expands amid India trade halt
Gazi Anowar : In the wake of the July uprising, Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector has demonstrated unexpected resilience and growth, with domestic industries gaining momentum despite...
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after US mediation
Diplomatic Correspondent : India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate” ceasefire after four days of intense cross-border hostilities that left dozens dead...
Mustafa Zaman Abbasi dies CA mourns
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Saturday expressed profound grief and sorrow at the passing of eminent musicologist and author Mustafa...
Dhaka swelters at 40.1°C
Staff Reporter : Dhaka experienced its hottest day of the season on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 40.1°C, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)....
Informal deals derail economic reform
Staff Reporter : Business syndicates remain active across nearly every sector in Bangladesh, significantly impeding structural reform, according to Lutfey Siddiqi, the Chief Adviser’s Special...