Mamata faces legal battle
A fresh legal controversy has emerged in West Bengal after a complaint was filed against former chief minister and Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee over...
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Climate action must for future generation
On the eve of World Environment Day, observed globally on June 5, environmental experts in Bangladesh have called for urgent and measurable action to combat...
Khalilur hints to serve dual post
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has signalled that he intends to continue serving as foreign minister while also carrying out his responsibilities as President of...
Ivy returns home, police increase watch
Police have tightened surveillance around the Narayanganj residence of former mayor Selina Hayat Ivy following her release from jail, with CC Ivy was released from...
NBR under pressure amid revenue gap
Bangladesh’s fiscal management has come under fresh pressure as the National Board of Revenue recorded a revenue shortfall of more than Tk1 lakh crore in...
Motorcycles account for 44pc of deaths
Motorcycle-related road deaths rose 10 percentage points during this year’s Eid-ul-Azha holiday period compared to last year, with reckless riding by teenagers and young adults...
‘Keep it quiet,’ home minister told me: Mamata
In her first public rally since losing power in West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dropped a pointed political bombshell on Tuesday, claiming that...
Power prices up nearly 17pc
Consumers across Bangladesh are set to face higher electricity bills after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved substantial increases in power tariffs at both...
IMF talks begin anew
Bangladesh has formally requested a new financial arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its ongoing economic reform agenda, according to the Fund’s...
Khalilur sets six priorities for 81st UNGA
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has outlined six key priorities for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after being elected...