Today’s Newspaper
World Cup greats Argentina, Brazil, Germany win friendlies days before kick-off
Multi-champions Brazil, Argentina and Germany all won their preparatory games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, although by small margins, with former champion...
Banking sector to be brought under reform commission Info Minister
The government will bring the banking sector under a reform commission to address longstanding governance weaknesses and restore stability in the financial system, Information Minister...
Subsidy growth falls behind needs
The government’s proposed allocation for subsidies, incentives and cash assistance in FY2026-27 is set to decline as a share of the economy despite growing concerns...
Salinity turns coastal land unfarming
The intrusion of saline seawater into Bangladesh’s coastal belt is increasingly threatening freshwater sources, agriculture, and biodiversity, raising serious concerns over the long-term sustainability of...
I won’t unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal
US President Donald Trump said in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he would not unfreeze Iranian assets or lift any sanctions...
402 killed, 1,294 hurt in Eid road accidents: BJKS
A total of 402 people were killed and 1,294 others injured in road accidents during the Eid-ul-Azha travel period this year, according to a report...
Home Minister’s remark ‘deeply objectionable’
Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Opposition Chief Whip Md Nahid Islam has called for the immediate withdrawal of recent remarks made by...
91 Bangladeshi fishermen freed from India
Bangladesh has successfully brought back 91 of its fishermen who had been detained in India, following coordinated diplomatic efforts between the two countries. The repatriation...
NPL crisis deepens as surge across 44 banks
Bangladesh’s banking sector witnessed a sharp rise in non-performing loans (NPLs) during the January-March quarter, with defaulted loans increasing at 44 of the country’s 61...