Demands, protests hold Dhaka hostage
Abu Jakir : Since the interim government took office, a wave of protests has gripped the country, with roads and highways being suddenly blocked, bringing...
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Election first, reforms later Delay in reforms may deepen crisis, he warns
Staff Reporter : BNP’s Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, has warned that the country will face a deeper crisis if discussions on reform proposals continue to...
US Prayer Breakfast Zaima Rahman to join Fakhrul, Khasru
Staff Reporter : A three-member BNP delegation led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will attend the US Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC. The...
Liquidity crisis over, SIBL restores customer confidence
In an interview with The New Nation, Acting Managing Director of Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL), Md Nazmus Saadat, spoke with Muhammad Ayub Ali about...
Narrowing dollar gap drives remittance surge
Muhid Hasan : Crosses $2b mark for six consecutive months Inflow during July-January period reaches 24pc YoY Bangladesh’s remittance earnings have surpassed the $2 billion...
Bishwa Ijtema 1st Phase: Akheri Munajat today
Staff Reporter : The first phase of the 58th Bishwa Ijtema is set to conclude today (Sunday) with the Akheri Munajat, expected to take place...
Task Force on Economic Strategies: Unified metropolitan govt proposed for Dhaka
Staff Reporter : A high-level task force on economic strategies has recommended the reunification of Dhaka’s two city corporations, drawing comparisons to the recent reunification...
Youth can change world
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Saturday emphasized the transformative power of young people, stating that they have immense potential to...
Bail abuse fuels Dhaka crime wave
Syed Shemul Parvez : Crime incidents, including extortion, snatching, robbery, and looting, are rising alarmingly across the country, particularly in the capital city, despite assurances...
Amar Ekushey Book Fair opens
Moniruzzaman : The month-long Amar Ekuhey Book Fair-2025, the biggest annual festive event for the writers, readers, publishers and book lovers, kicked off on the...
Conflicts of Interest in Bilateral Projects: Loans from India, China pose risks for Bangladesh’s infrastructure
Staff Reporter : Infrastructure development in Bangladesh is becoming increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical influences, particularly in securing Government-to-Government (G2G) loans from India and China, according...
US Aid Suspension: Indian media reports regarding Bangladesh ‘misleading’
Staff Reporter : The Chief Adviser’s Office has firmly denied claims made by certain Indian media outlets regarding the impact of US President Donald Trump’s...