Dhaka urges Delhi to clarify stance
Dhaka on Monday called on India to clarify whether it supports a planned virtual appearance by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from New Delhi, while...
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Import tax cut to tame chilli prices
A sharp rise in green chilli prices has added to the financial strain on consumers, prompting the government to slash import taxes and approve immediate...
Capital on security watch
A series of bomb discoveries and bomb scares across Dhaka over the past nine days has heightened public concern and prompted a nationwide security alert,...
Beijing backs Dhaka’s governance drive
Bangladesh and China on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation through governance exchanges, institutional partnerships and development collaboration, with Beijing identifying political unity,...
Exports down, outlook brightens
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports slipped 1 per cent year-on-year in July, the opening month of the 2026-27 fiscal year, reflecting weaker overseas demand for readymade garments...
Power, gas woes batter industry
Bangladesh’s worsening gas shortage is inflicting heavy economic losses on industries and intensifying public suffering, with factories cutting production, export commitments coming under pressure and...
Solar push to ease power strain
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the government to accelerate the adoption of solar energy through a three-pronged strategy aimed at easing pressure on...
Govt pursues Benazir extradition
The Bangladesh government has initiated legal efforts to cancel the conditional bail granted to former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed by a court...
Alert over possible attacks on force vehicles
Police Headquarters has placed all field-level units across the country on the highest level of alert following intelligence reports suggesting that extremist groups or criminal...
Homegrown solar set for govt support
The government plans to accelerate Bangladesh’s transition to renewable energy by promoting domestic manufacturing of solar panels and battery storage systems, expanding access to clean...