Tarique named to TIME100
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential people for 2026 by TIME magazine, placing the newly elected Bangladeshi...
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PM vows full implementation
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fully implement the July Charter, declaring that every “word, letter and line” of the...
IMF more upbeat than peers on Bangladesh economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh’s economy will grow by 4.7 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY26), before moderating to...
Canada elects 1st BD-origin federal MP
Doly Begum has become the first politician of Bangladeshi origin to be elected as a federal Member of Parliament in Canada, marking a notable development...
Pahela Baishakh observed nationwide
The Bangla New Year 1433 was celebrated across Bangladesh on Tuesday (14 April), with cities and villages alike coming alive in a vibrant display of...
Bangladesh seeks $2b in emergency energy support
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday appealed to international development partners for urgent financial assistance of $2 billion to address Bangladesh’s immediate energy needs and...
Fuel supply stable till May
The government has secured sufficient fuel imports for April and May by tapping a range of alternative sources, the Energy Division said on Wednesday, seeking...
Over 200,000 migrants leave Malaysia voluntarily
More than 200,000 undocumented migrants have voluntarily returned to their home countries under Malaysia’s ongoing repatriation programme, with Bangladeshi nationals emerging as the second-largest group...
MPs urged to avoid phones in House
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Wednesday urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from using mobile phones and taking photographs inside the House, citing...
Festivities reflect centuries-old traditions, aspirations
Today is Pahela Boishakh, the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated across Bangladesh as the Bangla New Year. It is widely observed as a...
PM greets nation on Pahela Baishakh
Greeting people in Bangladesh and other Bengali-speaking communities worldwide on Pahela Baishakh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed hope that cultural values of tolerance,...
Banking reform at risk under new Act
The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026 has sparked widespread concern among anti-corruption watchdogs, economists and political observers, who warn that the law could undermine...