June 30, 2026

Mokhlesur Rahman, Chief Operating Officer of Rahimafrooz Distribution Limited; Niaz Rahim, Group Managing Director of Rahimafrooz; Munawar Misbah Moin, Group Business Chief Executive Officer; and Nawaz Abdur Rahim, Head of Sales, Marketing and Service of Rahimafrooz Distribution Limited, unveil their new full-hybrid solar IPS at the “Business Partner Meet 2026” held at Le Méridien Dhaka recently.

June 30, 2026

BADC steps up jute seed production plan

The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) is taking special initiatives aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in jute seed production, as part of efforts to strengthen the...

Business & Economy

June 30, 2026

Gross forex reserves hit $37b after 4 years

Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have risen above $37 billion for the first time in nearly four years, supported by strong remittance inflows and sustained...

City

June 30, 2026

June electricity bills face scrutiny

Rising public complaints over unexpectedly high electricity bills for June 2026 have prompted the Power Division to intervene, directing distribution utilities and companies to thoroughly...

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June 30, 2026

Awareness gap helps persist child labour

The government will launch more pilot projects to accelerate efforts to eliminate child labour across the country, Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury said...

City

June 30, 2026

BMD issues lightning, thundershower alerts for 6 districts

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a lightning and thundershower alert for six districts, warning of sudden gusty winds and rain on Monday. According...

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June 30, 2026

2 units resume, power supply improves

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Monday said the country’s power supply situation has improved after two generation units resumed operation, reducing the supply deficit...

City

June 30, 2026

Dipu Moni back in jail after treatment

Former Education Minister Dipu Moni was returned to Munshiganj District Jail on Monday after receiving medical treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) following a...

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June 30, 2026

Probe finds cop at fault in Naeem harassment

An investigation committee formed over the alleged harassment of national cricketer Naeem Hassan has found police members at fault and recommended departmental action against several...

City

June 30, 2026

Info Minister mourns death of Mustafa Monwar

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday expressed profound grief over the death of Ekushey Padak-winning painter and eminent cultural personality Mustafa Monwar,...