What Dr. Khalilur Rahman’s Election as UNGA President Means for Bangladesh
The election of Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman as President of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is a significant diplomatic...
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BERC raises retail power tariff by Tk 1.52 per unit
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Wednesday increased the retail power tariff by Tk 1.52 per kilowatt hour. The new retail electricity price, effective...
‘Poor-First’ budget to be prioritised
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said the core philosophy of the upcoming national budget for fiscal year 2026–27 is the...
Why Sheikh Hasina’s Return to Bangladesh Remains Highly Unlikely
More than 21 months after fleeing the country in disgrace, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina continues to claim in interviews and online addresses that she...
Truth remains elusive for 45 years
In the early hours of 30 May 1981, Ziaur Rahman — President of Bangladesh, founder of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and a celebrated commander...
PM pays floral wreath to Zia on his martyrdom anniversary
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today paid tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman on his martyrdom anniversary. At about 11 am, Prime Minister...
Slow Sales Plague Dhaka’s Cattle Markets Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
As Eid-ul-Adha approaches tomorrow, Dhaka’s cattle markets tell a story of quiet concern. Despite healthy supplies of sacrificial animals at major points like Gabtoli and...
Measles Outbreak: A Preventable Tragedy Exposing Deep Failures
The numbers are devastating. As of May 24, 2026, Bangladesh has recorded 63,813 suspected measles cases and 8,622 confirmed cases, with 528 children already dead...
This Eid, Our Own Cows Are Finally Getting Their Chance
For as long as most of us can remember, the weeks leading up to Eid-ul-Azha have followed the same rhythm — the markets buzzing with...
Bangladesh moving towards self-reliant energy system, green growth: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said Bangladesh is steadily moving towards clean energy, a green economy and a self-reliant energy system. Speaking at the...
PM declares ‘Nazrul Year’ for 2026-27
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced that the period from 25 May 2026 to 25 May 2027 will be observed as “Nazrul Year”, in honour...
Ramisa’s killer to get maximum punishment within a month: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday announced that the killer of child Ramisa Akter will be given the highest punishment within the next one month....