Govt steps up push for digital finance
329 public services already digitalised under FID Estonia model studied to strengthen Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday called for accelerating the digitalisation...
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Norway dance to Haaland’s beat in ‘surreal’ World Cup run
Erling Haaland led Norway’s now-famous “Viking Row” celebrations by banging the drum in front of their massed supporters after the win over Brazil — and...
Appeal over caretaker abolition resumes
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday resumed hearing the appeal challenging the High Court verdict on the abolition of the caretaker government...
Biman resumes Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed its direct Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester service after a four-month suspension on Sunday, restoring a key air link for thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates, particularly...
Rising Sangu River stranded 100 tourists in Bandarban
More than 100 tourists have been stranded in the Tindu, Remakri and Nafakhum tourist destinations in Bandarban’s Thanchi Upazila after continuous heavy rainfall caused the...
Reforms can power Bangladesh’s energy future
Bangladesh’s energy sector is entering a critical phase as rising global fuel prices, supply disruptions and mounting import dependence pose significant challenges to economic growth....
Nat’l Rural Development Day observed in Tarash
National Rural Development Day 2026 was observed in Tarash, Sirajganj, on Monday with due dignity under the theme, “Prosperous Rural Areas, Bangladesh Above All.” A...
Govt reviewing ‘unethical’ power deal
Minister says sector burdened by 12,000MW surplus capacity payments Power tariff review aims to improve sector governance The government has launched a review of private...
Landslide triggers evacuation drive in Chattogram
Intermittent moderate to heavy rainfall has been lashing Chattogram under the influence of a low-pressure system, prompting the district administration to launch a miking campaign...
Millions bid final farewell to Ali Khamenei
Mojtaba absent at father’s funeral prayers as security concern Millions of mourners flooded the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s...
Agriculture, biodiversity under threat in Daudkandi
The Kaladumur River, once a lifeline for agriculture, fisheries and transportation in Daudkandi upazila, is facing an environmental crisis as years of indiscriminate waste dumping...