Energy security at risk from US deal
Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has cautioned that an “unequal” agreement signed by the interim government with the United States could undermine Bangladesh’s energy security and sovereignty,...
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Political row rattles police ranks
Concerns are mounting within the Bangladesh Police over allegations that the force has increasingly been subjected to political “tagging”, raising questions about professionalism, internal cohesion...
Govt denies delay in IMF loan instalment
The government has dismissed reports claiming that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suspended the next tranche of its loan to Bangladesh, stating that recent...
Govt rolls out 60 moves in 60 days
The government has undertaken 60 major initiatives within the first two months of its tenure, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin said on Saturday,...
PM slams past govts over measles vaccine failure
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman criticised the previous two governments for what he described as an “unforgivable crime” in failing to ensure adequate measles vaccination coverage,...
Fuel prices revised as queues persist despite record reserves
The government has raised consumer-level fuel prices across all categories, setting new rates to take effect from Sunday, even as Bangladesh holds record-high fuel reserves...
Tk 8,222cr SPM project yet to go operational
A flagship energy project intended to modernise Bangladesh’s fuel supply chain has remained idle for more than two years after commissioning, held back by delays...
Banks for people, not parties Jamaat Ameer
Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, on Friday warned of growing risks in the country’s banking sector, alleging that a...
Bangladesh seeks buffer against global oil disruption
As the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth week, Bangladesh is adjusting its diplomatic approach to secure alternative energy supplies and shield its...
Measles outbreak spreads to 61 districts
= Nationwide vaccination drive from April 20= Five more child deaths reported while over 1,100 children hospitalised in 24 hours= Measles situation to be under...
IMF stalls $1.3b payout to BD
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has decided not to release the next tranche of Bangladesh’s ongoing loan programme by June, citing delays in implementing key...