Fertiliser panic brewing
Global fertiliser markets are under fresh pressure amid the ongoing war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, with uncertainty over shipping through the Strait...
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BNP: Month One Review: Promises begin, discords follow
One month after the government led by Tarique Rahman took office, the country’s political landscape is already witnessing a mix of cautious optimism and sharp...
Most leaders head home for Eid
Most ministers and Members of Parliament (MPs) of the BNP, which has returned to power after a prolonged political struggle, are set to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr...
Ministers fill in for PM
The government has assigned responsibilities among senior ministers to oversee key functions in the absence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, according to an official notification...
Roads grow more lethal during Eid, data shows
A total of 3,067 people have been killed and 6,996 injured in road accidents during eight Eid periods over the past four years, according to...
Festive demand pushes food prices up
With Eid just around the corner, shopping activity across Dhaka has surged, as households rush to stock up on essential food items and festive ingredients....
Pre-Eid remittances jump despite war fears
Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have increased notably in the run-up to Eid-ul-Fitr, providing support to the country’s external sector despite growing geopolitical uncertainty in key...
Dhaka-Tokyo EPA marks new phase in economic ties
The Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has been hailed as a significant milestone in bilateral relations, with stakeholders emphasising the need for coordinated policies to...
Petrol pump wait drops
Waiting times at petrol pumps have eased somewhat following the withdrawal of fuel rationing, but supply shortages and public anxiety continue ahead of Eid, with...
Police see no Eid security threat
Inspector General of Police Ali Hossain Fakir on Tuesday said law enforcement agencies have not detected any specific security threat surrounding the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, assuring...
PM orders crackdown on violence against women
The government has placed renewed focus on addressing violence against women, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman directing a special nationwide drive to take action against...