BNP wings await new leadership
Ten out of the 11 associate and affiliated organisations of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) have exceeded their organisational tenure, with several committees continuing far...
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What can be more important than Rooppur Nuclear Power Project now?
Bangladesh today finds itself at the mercy of forces far beyond its borders. The escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran — and...
Gas output plummets, costs climb sharply
The country is confronting a growing gas crisis as both domestic reserves and production continue to decline. Over the past six fiscal years, the number...
Ex-Lt Gen Masud Uddin nabbed
Former Feni-3 lawmaker and key figure during the 1/11 caretaker government, Lt Gen (retd) Masud Uddin Chowdhury, was arrested early Tuesday from his Baridhara residence...
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...
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...