- ACC seeks documents from BCB to investigate against Papon
- Govt preparing a new visa policy, placed the draft to cabinet
- Developing highly skilled professional diplomats very important: Shama
- 160 gold bars seized in Dhaka airport
- Portugal declares state of alert as extreme heat grips country
- July Shaheed Memorial Meeting on Saturday, PM to attend
- PM unveils book on President Ziaur Rahman
- ‘Think twice’: Iran’s army warns against any ‘miscalculation’ by US, Israel
- Govt won’t tolerate any attempt to damage country’s image: Home Minister
- Measles-like symptoms claim 5 more lives in 24 hrs
- Bangladesh enacts new anti-online gambling law
- Palestinian Ambassador calls on PM's Foreign Affairs Advisor
- Mohammad Monirul Islam becomes ACC DG
- Nazrul's pen was sharp weapon against colonial rule, oppression: PM
- China's Z.ai stirs 'mini DeepSeek moment' with low-cost AI model GLM-5.2
- Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
- Don't ignore Grade 1 fatty liver, experts urge
- Teachers must choose: Job or local elections
- Senegal robbed of victory, says Ibrahimovic
- Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
India, Pakistan civil society leaders urge "talks over hostility"
More than 100 civil society representatives from India and Pakistan have jointly urged the two governments to take meaningful and sustained steps to restore peace, dialogue, and cooperation in South Asia. The appeal, coordinated by O. P. Shah of the New Delhi-based Centre for Peace and Progress,...
BIDA to open first overseas office in China within three months
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun said the organization is considering opening its first overseas office in China within the next three months. Speaking at the China-South Asia Expo, Ashik Chowdhury said, The overseas...
ADB to provide $1.4bn to Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Bangladesh with $1.4 billion in financing and assistance for four major projects aimed at strengthening economic management, social protection and infrastructure development in the country. The financing agreement was signed on Sunday between...
Slow progress on Rupganj highway projects raises fears of Eid travel suffering
Slow progress in the construction of the Asian Highway Bypass and Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Rupganj has caused severe daily traffic congestion, raising concerns over possible suffering for Eid holiday travellers. Commuters, drivers and transport workers have demanded urgent road repairs and faster...
Asian stocks fall as oil surges amid US-Iran deadlock
Most Asian stock markets fell in early trading on Monday, extending losses across global equities, as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran pushed oil prices sharply higher, reports AFP. Oil prices climbed more than two percent after hopes faded for a breakthrough in...
SAFF Championship likely to shift to Nov
The 15th edition of the SAFF Championship, Bangladeshs highly anticipated return to the centre stage of regional football, is poised for a significant scheduling shift as officials navigate a congested international calendar. With Indias participation in the inaugural FIFA-backed ASEAN Cup...
ADB launches facility to boost critical minerals supply chains
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday launched a financing facility to strengthen critical minerals supply chains in Asia and the Pacific, supporting clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital technologies. Announced at ADBs 59th Annual Meeting, ADB President Masato Kanda said the region...
Asian markets fall, oil rises as Iran war talks stall
Stock markets across Asia fell on Tuesday while oil prices extended gains, as efforts to end the Iran conflict appeared to lose momentum. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, disrupting a key route for global oil supplies. Many Asian economies, particularly...
Economy under pressure amid political uncertainty, says ADB report
Bangladeshs economy is facing mounting pressure as political uncertainty, tight policy measures and global instability weigh on growth, according to the Asian Development Outlook 2025 released by the Asian Development Bank on Thursday. The report said uncertainty in the political landscape has...
Diesel price jumps 15%, yet cheapest in region
Bangladesh has increased diesel prices by 15% in its latest adjustment, yet it continues to offer the lowest rates in South Asia, maintaining a notable price advantage despite volatility in global energy markets. On 20 April, the government raised diesel prices from $0.814 (Tk100) to $0.94...
Growth may reach 4% in current fiscal year: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Bangladeshs economic growth at 4 percent for the current fiscal year, noting that the impact of the Middle East conflict is expected to gradually ease. The forecast was outlined in the latest edition of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO), released...