- 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
- Cabinet body to finalise draft amendments to Cyber Security Act
- Govt developing "Tree Monitoring App" to track afforestation
- PM urges protection of animals, inclusive and safe society
- Trauma centers remain idle across country
- 600 foreign journalists to cover funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei
- Health state minister, BIDA and NBR chiefs take up new roles
- Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens
- Head teacher appointments cleared in 32,000 govt schools
- Gold price up Tk2,216 per bhori
Dhaka-Beijing defence ties part of broader cooperation: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday described Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans just-concluded visit to China as a complete success, saying it gave fresh momentum to the growing relations between Dhaka and Beijing. Its a complete success. Its a milestone in Bangladesh-China...
Bangladesh urges stronger global cooperation against terrorism at UN
Bangladesh has called for enhanced international cooperation to counter the evolving threat of terrorism, warning that terrorist groups are increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence, encrypted communications, virtual assets and other digital technologies. Addressing the UN General Assembly...
BB plans Tk1 lakh crore interest waiver on default loans
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a major interest waiver facility for loan defaulters after many loans that had been regularised under the special rescheduling policy introduced in 2024 fell back into default within 10 to 12 years. In a circular issued on Monday, the central bank allowed...
109 more Bangladeshi nationals return from Cambodia cyber scam compounds
A total of 109 more Bangladeshis have returned home after being rescued from various cyber scam compounds in Cambodia, bringing the total to 362 in the last four days and 583 in June alone, according to the BRAC Migration Program. They arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Thai...
Cybersecurity is more important today: Information Minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said cybersecurity is now more important than traditional security. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Facebook page Prantik Kanthaswar, the media cell of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), on Wednesday....
Banks, stock markets shut today
Banking transactions and stock market trading across Bangladesh will remain suspended on Wednesday as banks observe a scheduled holiday for half-yearly account closing. All regular customer transactions at banks will remain closed for the day. Trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange and the...
Bangla QR mandatory from today
Bangla QR, Bangladeshs unified digital payment system, becomes mandatory from today as part of the central banks efforts to expand cashless transactions by reducing reliance on cash, counterfeit currency, torn notes, and the persistent shortage of small-denomination notes. Under the initiative...
Jamaat is a canker in Bangladesh politics: Ashraf Kaiser
Journalist and communication specialist Ashraf Kaiser called Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami a canker in Bangladesh politics during a recent private TV talk show. He said Jamaat works to take Bangladesh backward, create a religion-based state, and promote a misogynistic society. Kaiser urged...
Bangladesh Pratidin warns against fake photo cards, GD filed
Bangladesh Pratidin has alerted the public about the circulation of fake and misleading photo cards in the newspapers name, urging readers to remain cautious. A general diary (GD number 3472) was filed at Bhatara Police Station on Monday to address the issue. The newspapers news department...
BB offers one-time exit facility for defaulters
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a special one-time exit facility for defaulted borrowers in an effort to curb the countrys surging non-performing loans (NPLs), strengthen banks lending capacity, and stimulate credit flow to productive sectors. According to a central bank circular issued on...
Japan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low
Japan said on Tuesday it was ready to take appropriate action after the yen fell to its weakest level against the US dollar in 40 years, reports AFP. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities would take appropriate action at any time as necessary as the currency came under renewed...
Can high rates revive investment?
Bangladesh Bank is set to keep its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 10% when it unveils its Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) for the first half of FY27 on Tuesday, reinforcing its commitment to taming stubborn inflation despite growing concerns that prolonged high borrowing costs are stifling...
Bangladesh Pratidin warns against fake photo cards on social media
A vested quarter is circulating fake and misleading photo cards using the name of daily Bangladesh Pratidin on Facebook and other social media platforms. The fabricated photo cards are also being shared through various pages and groups. The authorities of Bangladesh Pratidin have clarified that...
Bangladesh, Pakistan discuss expanding trade in food, fertilizer and jute
Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen bilateral trade and industrial cooperation, with a particular focus on food commodities, fertiliser and jute, during a high-level meeting held in Dhaka on Monday. The discussions centred on expanding cooperation in the trade of agricultural...
Japanese ambassador meets prime minister's defence adviser
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi paid a courtesy call on Prime Ministers Defence Adviser Brigadier General (Retd) Dr. AKM Shamsul Islam at his office in the Armed Forces Division at Dhaka Cantonment on Monday. A three-member Japanese delegation accompanied the ambassador during...
Water levels in 4 rivers remain below warning level
Water levels in four major rivers, including the Teesta, are flowing below the warning level, although heavy rainfall forecast for the Rangpur region could cause further rises, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) said on Sunday....
Remittance inflow rises 17.3pc in FY2025-26 till June 27
Bangladesh received US$35.21 billion in remittances during the period from July 2025 to June 27, 2026, registering a 17.3 percent increase from US$30.01 billion received during the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, reports BSS. According to the latest data, expatriate...
BB revises guidelines for Tk 10,000cr agricultural refinance scheme
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Sunday revised key provisions of its Tk 10,000 crore agricultural refinance scheme, updating the source of the fund while reaffirming the schemes three-year tenure, reports BSS. The central bank issued a circular replacing Sections 3 and 4 of the original guidelines...
Kishwar Chowdhury's ‘Smoke Rice Water’ strengthens Australia-Bangladesh cultural ties
The Australian High Commission in Bangladesh has congratulated renowned Bangladeshi-Australian chef Kishwar Chowdhury on the launch of her new book, Smoke Rice Water, praising her for strengthening cultural ties between Australia and Bangladesh through food and storytelling. In a Facebook post...
Bangladesh launches first short-term sovereign Sukuk
The government has introduced Bangladeshs first-ever short-term sovereign Sukuk, offering investors a Shariah-compliant government security with a minimum investment of Tk10,000. Applications for the 273-day Bangladesh Government Investment Sukuk (BGIS) open on Sunday from 10am to 3pm....
Energy crisis, rising costs squeeze Bangladesh's garment industry
Bangladeshs garment sector is facing mounting pressure from a deepening energy crisis and rising production costs, threatening exports, employment and economic stability. Prolonged power outages, surging fuel and raw material prices, and weakening global demand have forced factories to cut...
Bangladesh-China ties reach new heights: FM
Bangladeshs diplomatic and economic ties with China have reached new heights following Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans recent visit, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman said at a briefing on Saturday. He noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping personally engaged with the Prime Minister during...
Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
Bangladesh on Saturday said it remains steadfast in supporting a stronger, more inclusive and development-oriented multilateral trading system that reflects the interests of all Members and preserves the WTO (World Trade Organization) as the cornerstone of global trade governance. At the WTO...
Xi backs Bangladesh's new govt, pledges stronger Belt and Road cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed support for Bangladeshs new government and pledged to strengthen high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, reports Xinhua. During talks with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing, Xi said China supports the new government in...
AmCham urges reforms to improve investment climate
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) has reiterated its commitment to working with the government to improve the countrys investment climate and support sustainable economic growth. The commitment came during a meeting between AmChams newly elected Executive...
Bangladesh, China agree to deepen cooperation on Teesta project, river management
Bangladesh and China on Thursday agreed to deepen cooperation in river management, including the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought greater Chinese support for water resource management, flood control and environmental protection...
Japan's MUFG Bank interested in opening branch in Bangladesh
MUFG Bank, a Japan-based financial institution, has expressed interest in establishing a branch in Bangladesh, while also voicing concerns over the countrys non-performing loan (NPL) situation. MUFG Bank is the principal commercial banking subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG),...
Bangladesh urges expanded concessional financing for LDCs
Bangladesh has called for the full implementation of commitments related to Official Development Assistance (ODA) and an expansion of concessional financing to support the development progress of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The appeal was made by Bangladeshs Permanent Representative to the...