Trade deficit with India cut by $3b
Gazi Anowar : Bangladesh’s trade deficit with India has seen a marked reduction over the past six months, from November 2024 to April 2025, driven...
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Bangladesh rejects push-ins, advocates diplomacy
Staff Reporter : In a demonstration of Bangladesh’s commitment to resolving cross-border issues through diplomatic means, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury...
Growth of recycling as economic lifeline
News Desk : Once seen solely as a waste management tool, recycling in Bangladesh is rapidly evolving into a vital driver of employment, poverty reduction,...
Democratic renewal remains a work in progress
News Desk : Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina....
Over 12m animals ready for Eid-ul-Azha sacrifice
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh is poised to meet the demand for sacrificial animals during the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, scheduled for the first week of next month,...
BGB blocks BSF push-in along Brahmanbaria border
Diplomatic Correspondent : The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), with assistance from local residents, reportedly foiled an attempted push-in of approximately 750 individuals by India’s Border...
Rising salt cost, cattle virus pressure Eid rawhide trade
Desk Report : As Eid-ul-Azha approaches, traders at Chakbaidyanath Mukam – the country’s second-largest rawhide market – have completed their seasonal preparations. However, a sudden...
UN to help lasting reform in Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh, Gwyn Lewis, has reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s journey towards Least Developed...
Economy edges toward stability amid cautious optimism
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s economy is beginning to show signs of recovery following a prolonged period of slowdown, with growing stability and renewed confidence across...
Wave of protests challenges Yunus govt
Abu Jakir : The interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, is grappling with escalating protests and widespread social unrest that have intensified...
Experts stress reformed energy policy to ensure clean air
Special Correspondent : A high-level policy breakfast held on Thursday morning emphasized the urgent need to reevaluate and reform Bangladesh’s energy policies to address the...