Diesel crisis in Chatmohar over boro production
Farmers are worried about Boro cultivation in Pabna’s famous grain-producing areas, including Chatmohar and Chalanbil, due to the lowering of groundwater levels and the ongoing...
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Trade deficit widens to $17b amid rising imports, falling exports
Bangladesh’s trade deficit widened to US$16.91 billion in the first eight months (July-February) of the current 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting an increase of $3.2 billion...
Khulna braces for bumper mango harvest
The Khulna region is witnessing renewed optimism over mango production this season, with officials projecting that output will surpass the set target, thanks to favorable...
JS removes age limit for BB governor
Parliament on Friday passed a bill to remove the maximum age limit of 67 years for the post of governor of Bangladesh Bank, clearing the...
40-day war costs Iran up to $145b
Iran has suffered extensive economic and infrastructure damage during the 40-day conflict, with total losses estimated at $140–145 billion, according to media reports. The conflict,...
SMP announces rewards for information against muggers
Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) has announced rewards for individuals who provide information on muggers and extortionists, amid a recent rise in mugging incidents in Sylhet...
City Bank posts record profit
City Bank PLC has reported it’s highest-ever profit of Tk 1,324 crore in 2025. Despite a challenging economic environment, the bank registered an impressive 31...
Listen to MPs’ concerns, take notes accordingly
Deputy Speaker Kaisar Kamal has urged ministers to attentively listen to issues raised by members of parliament and take notes when necessary during parliamentary sessions....
BCG seizes illegal nets worth Tk 139cr in Munshiganj
The Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG) on Friday seized banned current nets and thread reels valued at around Tk 139.29 crore during a special operation in...
ADB further cuts Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 4pc amid ME war
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has cut Bangladesh’s economic growth further to 4 percent for the current fiscal year 2025-26 from its previous projection of...
This is JS, not Shahbagh: Speaker to Hasnat
Opposition lawmakers on Thursday protested the passage of the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill (amended form), alleging that it violated the consensus reached in a...