Budget session to begin amid economic strains, reform push
The first budget session of the 13th National Parliament is set to begin today (Sunday), marking a significant milestone for the government formed by the...
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$60,000cr revival plan to boost economy
The government is preparing a new economic framework aimed at addressing current economic challenges and positioning Bangladesh to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034...
Dhaka, Ankara to form joint ministerial committees
Dhaka and Ankara have reached an understanding to establish a series of ministerial-level consultation mechanisms aimed at strengthening political, defence and strategic cooperation between the...
Universities warn against expanded UGC control and policies that disadvantages English-medium and international faculty
A government initiative to review Bangladesh’s private university laws has triggered a broader debate over the future of higher education governance, with private university leaders...
EU carbon rules add pressure on leather sector
Bangladesh’s leather sector is facing growing challenges that are eroding its international competitiveness, with industry leaders and economists citing policy weaknesses, environmental compliance issues, financing...
Bay of Bengal dialogue to open Oct 3
The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) has announced that the fifth edition of the Bay of Bengal Conversation (BoBC) will take place in Dhaka from...
Probe finds serious lapses
A Health Ministry investigation has concluded that the deaths of six newborns at Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka were linked to a combination of...
Ramisa murder verdict today
The verdict in the case filed over the brutal murder of 8-year-old child Ramisa Akter in Pallabi, Dhaka, will be announced today. Judge Masrur Salekin...
1,100 women reported rape at DMCH in 2025
Lawyers, doctors, journalists, public representatives and policymakers have called for coordinated efforts to strengthen child protection and prevent abuse, amid growing concern over violence against...
BGB thwarts eight more push-in attempts
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has thwarted eight separate attempts to push individuals into Bangladesh from India over the past 24 hours. The authorities described it...