BNP failing on key promises: NCP
The BNP government has failed to deliver on its reform commitments and address major economic and governance challenges during its first six months in office,...
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Dhaka sets sights on Mecca Pact
Bangladesh is considering greater engagement with emerging security and diplomatic initiatives in the Muslim world, including the proposed Mecca Defense Pact, as the government seeks...
India wants trade to stay above politics
Stronger economic interdependence between Bangladesh and India could create jobs, boost investment and support prosperity on both sides of the border, Indian High Commissioner in...
Salinity puts coastal health at risk
Millions of people in coastal Bangladesh are facing a growing health threat as saline drinking water exposes communities to excessive sodium and is linked to...
Teacher, family of four killed in Rangpur
The brutal killing of a retired schoolteacher and three members of his family has shocked the country after police recovered their bodies from a locked...
Humaiun, Shama get defined portfolios
The government has formally allocated portfolios to Foreign Affairs State Minister-1 Humaiun Kobir and State Minister-2 Shama Obaid Islam, assigning them separate areas of responsibility...
Fertiliser upset erupts in Kurigram
Farmers’ growing difficulties in securing fertiliser have highlighted concerns over the need for better management, timely distribution and closer monitoring of dealer points after more...
Syndicate fears resurface over Malaysia jobs
Malaysia has published the names of 25 Bangladeshi recruiting agencies eligible to recruit workers from Bangladesh, triggering concerns from the parliamentary opposition Jamaat-e-Islami and the...
Threat emails put diplomatic missions on alert
Threatening emails demanding extortion from foreign missions and government offices in Dhaka have raised fresh security concerns in the capital’s diplomatic zones, prompting law enforcement...
Merit, integrity to guide military promotions
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for greater professionalism and merit-based decision-making in the armed forces, instructing selection boards to ensure that promotions are determined...
Shafiqur warns govt against ‘fascist’ path
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman has described the 2024 mass uprising as a precursor to a larger political struggle, warning...
