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Bangladesh Bank tightens rules to identify and report willful defaulters

In a move to curb non-performing loans, Bangladesh Bank has toughened its stance on willful defaulters. Banks are now required to identify and officially designate such borrowers, reporting them to the Credit Information Bureau (CIB), where they will be marked as Willful Defaulters (WD). The...

Germany to provide €52.5m to Bangladesh for climate change adaptation

Germany will provide Euro 52.5 million (approx. BDT. 724 crore) to Bangladesh for its endeavor on climate change adaption. Economic Relations Division (ERD) Secretary Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky and German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Tröster today (April 16) signed an agreement on behalf of...

Elections, democracy matter: US State Department

The United States has reaffirmed its stance on the importance of democracy and electoral integrity in Bangladesh, stating that the countrys future must be determined by its own people. Elections matter. I dont want to sound trite here, but its true. Democracy matters, and actions by people...

Bangladesh pavilion draws huge visitors at Osaka Expo

Bangladesh pavilion has been drawing huge crowd everyday at the World Expo-2025, better known as Osaka Expo in Japan, as it wins the hearts of visitors with its artistic decoration, wooden structure and beautiful products from the very beginning of the expo. The pavilion, designed with 17 zones...

BTRC launches Dot Bangla top-level domain on Universal Acceptance Day 2025

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) celebrated Universal Acceptance Day 2025 on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of digital inclusivity and language diversity in todays interconnected world, reports BSS. In collaboration with the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum...

KUET condemns dormitory break-in, urges calm amid student unrest

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has strongly condemned the recent forceful break-ins at student dormitories, calling the actions violations of university rules and national law. The university has urged students to remain calm and trust in the decisions made by the KUET...

Master plan for modern waste management on cards: Rizwana

Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Water Resources Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan announced that a comprehensive master plan for modern waste management will be developed under the Bangladesh Climate Development Partnership (BCDP) in all divisional headquarters and municipal areas of the...

Bangladesh mission in Canada celebrates Pahela Baishakh

The Bangladesh High Commission in Canada welcomed the arrival of Bangla New Year 1432 with colours, culture, and connection on Monday. The Pahela Baishakh celebration, held at the High Commission premises in Ottawa, brought together members of the diplomatic corps and Canadian government...

Who built one eleven and why it still matters

In the turbulent political landscape of Bangladesh, the term One-Eleven evokes memories of a dark era marked by the 2007 military-backed caretaker government. In recent times, the echoes of that period are resurfacing with alarming regularity, prompting widespread concern among political parties...

Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi celebrates Pahela Baishakh

The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year, on Monday with a vibrant day-long programme featuring cultural performances and a traditional Pitha Utsab. High Commissioner-designate Riaz Hamidullah graced the occasion, which brought together...

Bangladesh, Türkiye seek to elevate bilateral ties

Bangladesh and Turkiye expressed a desire to strengthen their partnership and take bilateral ties to new heights, demonstrating a shared dedication to cultivating stronger relationships. This was reflected when Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, along with Information and Broadcasting Adviser...

Bangladesh, Singapore vow to expand cooperation

Bangladesh and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in emerging areas during the Fourth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting between the two countries in Singapore on Monday. The Bangladesh delegation was led by the foreign...

We seek immediate action for justice and reforms: Nahid

Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) convener Muhammad Nahid Islam stressed the urgent need for state reforms, stating that the ongoing July movement is about transforming the state, not just changing individuals. Speaking at the NCPs Pohela Boishakh celebration on Eskaton Road in the capital, Nahid called...

Nation's desire in Pohela Boishakh is to quickly restore voting rights: Rizvi

On the occasion of Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi called for the immediate restoration of voting rights, which he claimed had been stripped by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasinas government. Speaking at a discussion and cultural event...

Prothom Alo must apologize to the nation: Jamaat Ameer

The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has called on national daily Prothom Alo to issue a public apology for what he described as a serious insult to Islamic sentiment. The statement came following the publication of an Eid greeting cartoon on March 30, which featured the...

There is no evil in the country; anything that remains will be eradicated: Press Secretary

Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, has declared that evil has already been removed from Bangladesh and assured that any remaining negative elements will soon be eradicated. He made these comments during the Pahela Boishakh celebrations at Batamul, Ramna,...

Anondo Shobhajatra free from political motive this year: Farooki

Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki today stated that this years Anondo Shobhajatra, the traditional procession celebrating Pahela Baishakh, was not politically motivated. Speaking to reporters on the Dhaka University campus, Farooki said, In previous years, the Shobhajatra was...

Gas prices for industries raised by 33%

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent. The new rate will come into effect from Sunday, Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) Chairman Jalal Ahmed said at a press briefing in BERC office at...

Bangladesh reinstates 'Except Israel' clause on passports

The phrase Except Israel has been reinstated on Bangladeshi passports. This information was announced in a notification signed by Nilima Afroze, deputy secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, on April 7. Nilima Afroze confirmed the development to the media on Sunday. On Saturdays...

Bangladesh’s Forex reserves reach $26.15bn

Bangladeshs gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion. According to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bank, the gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign currency holdings, is one of the key indicators of a countrys economic stability. The central bank has...

New logo for Bangladesh Police finalised

Bangladesh Police have finalised its new logo or monogram to replace the existing one. The new logo features the national flower Shapla (water lily), resting on water, surrounded by wheat and paddy wreath jointed by three jute leaves at the top. The word Police in Bengali shall be written...

167 more Bangladeshis return from Libya

Another 167 undocumented Bangladeshimigrants have been repatriated from Libya with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tripoli, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Among the returnees, 16 individuals voluntarily returned from Benghazi...

NSC demands gate money, broadcast rights revenue from federations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) are bound to pay 15 percent of gate money earned from ticket sales at National Sports Council (NSC) venues where they host domestic and international matches. This decision was adopted...

Engro expresses interest in investing in Bangladesh, CEO informs CA

Abdul Samad Dawood, CEO of Engro Holdings of Pakistan, on Thursday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh. During the meeting, the Engro CEO expressed a strong interest in expanding the companys footprint...

Mild heat wave sweeps over six districts: BMD

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Sirajganj, Maulvibazar, Rangamati, Feni, Chattogram and Patuakhali and it may subside from some places. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) made the announcement on Thursday morning, stating that day and night temperatures may fall...

Bangladesh on track to overtake top apparel exporter spot: Kihak Sung

Bangladesh stands as the worlds second-largest apparel exporter, but the country has the potential to overtake the top position, according to Kihak Sung, founder of the Korean EPZ. Speaking at the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025 today (April 10), Sung emphasized that to achieve this, the...

Bangladesh Bank ED appointed as MD of ICB Islami Bank

Bangladesh Bank has appointed its Executive Director (ED) Mojibur Rahman as the Managing Director of ICB Islami Bank. The central bank made the decision after dissolving the banks board of directors over allegations of corruption and mismanagement, reports UNB. According to a Bangladesh Bank...

Bangladesh opts to bat first after losing toss to Thailand

India is set to host the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup this September. To earn a spot in the eight-team event, Bangladesh must first compete in the qualifying tournament, which kicked off in Pakistan yesterday. In six-team competition, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque, and their teammates are...