- Bangladesh-China ties reach new heights: FM
- Milon orders installation of CCTV cameras in every HSC exam hall
- A Call for Objective Assessment and Accountability of the Interim Government
- Zahid calls for integrated effort to build sustainable organ transplant system
- Bangladesh-China trade could drop to 24 hours via Myanmar corridor
- Govt. takes project to bring special children under health coverage: Muhit
- Proposed budget outlines roadmap for reviving devastated economy: Altaf Chowdhury
- 'New taxes could cripple the housing sector'
- JS unanimously adopts motion thanking PM Tarique Rahman for China, Malaysia visits
- 7 more child deaths push measles toll to 709
- Every child with disabilities will be under Govt healthcare: Muhit
- Bangladesh calls for development-centred WTO reform
- Injured Leckie and Italiano ruled out as Australia prepare for Egypt clash
- 'PM’s China, Malaysia visits set benchmark for Bangladesh’s global engagement'
- 'Roid' released across 31 US cities
- PM offers ‘Munajat’ at parents' graves on returning home
- BGB foils BSF's push-in attempt at Habiganj border
- US stocks trim losses as oil falls and investors buy the dip
- US Embassy issues new warning to nonimmigrant visa holders
- Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand rout
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...
HC resolves over 20,000 old cases in four working days
An example of improving judicial efficiency has been seen as the High Court resolved 20,740 old cases in just four working days, reports BSS. Attorney General Barrister Md. Ruhul Quddus Kazal told the reporter that the Chief Justices initiative to dispose of old cases in the High Court was...
17 pro-Jamaat state law officers resign over judicial reform disputes
Seventeen state law officers considered sympathetic to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the main opposition party in Parliament, resigned on Tuesday, citing disagreements with the governments decision not to turn the July National Charter Ordinance and the Supreme Court Judges (Appointment) Ordinance...
Govt to integrate trade licence services with investment system
The government will gradually integrate trade licence services of city corporations and municipalities with the national investment service system to make business services faster and easier, reports BSS. The move will allow entrepreneurs to apply for trade licences, pay fees, renew licences,...
Private sector employees to receive 30% gratuity under UPS
The government has announced a major initiative to strengthen the financial security of private-sector employees by allowing participants in the universal pension scheme to receive 30 percent of their accumulated savings as a one-time gratuity upon retirement. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud...
Mahadi Amin outlines PM’s vision for National University
Prime Ministers Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahadi Amin on Sunday said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has a sustainable and transformative action plan for the National University aimed at improving education quality, employability and skills development. Speaking at the...
Bangladesh, Turkiye discuss cooperation in primary education
Bangladesh and Turkiye on Sunday discussed expanding cooperation in the primary education sector, with a focus on teacher training, curriculum modernization, infrastructure development and improving education quality. The discussion took place during a courtesy meeting between State Minister for...
Govt to form banking reform commission to ensure good governance: Information Minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the government would form a reform commission for the banking sector to ensure good governance and restore public confidence. Speaking at a seminar titled Good Governance and Role of Media in Banking Sector at the Economic...
Bangladesh seeks new IMF loan program worth up to $5 billion
Bangladesh has started discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a new loan program worth up to $5 billion, signaling a shift away from the countrys existing IMF arrangement amid disagreements over economic reform conditions. According to Finance Ministry sources, the government...
Govt sets 5 energy security milestones to break import dependence: Titumir
Prime Ministers Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said the government has begun work on achieving five major milestones to strengthen Bangladeshs energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuel, reports UNB. He made the remarks on Sunday while addressing a dialogue...
Journalism faces mounting pressure worldwide, Dhaka conference warns
Investigative journalism and freedom of expression faced increasing pressure from political polarisation, disinformation, economic instability and misuse of state power, speakers said at the Bangladesh Journalism Conference 2026 in Dhaka yesterday. The conference, held at Radisson Blu Dhaka...
The July Charter: Yunus’s Deception vs. BNP’s Foresight
In the first session of the Thirteenth National Parliament, the Minister for Home Affairs and influential BNP leader, Salahuddin Ahmed, opened a Pandoras Box. This member of the BNP Standing Committee presented a comprehensive picture of how the Yunus government allegedly intended to subvert the...
Govt modernising agriculture, ensuring fair prices for farmers: minister
The government is implementing a range of initiatives to modernise agriculture, boost production and ensure fair prices for farmers through technology and market reforms, Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said on Wednesday. Responding to a starred question from opposition lawmaker...
Electoral reform an ongoing process in every country, says EU EOM chief observer
Chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Ivars Ijabs on Tuesday said electoral reform is a continuous process in every country, including Bangladesh. The work of improving and refining the electoral process remains an essential ongoing exercise in any country,...
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...
NBR to focus on removing non-tariff barriers instead of cutting tariffs
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is moving away from its traditional reliance on customs duty adjustments and will instead focus on removing non-tariff barriers to support macroeconomic recovery, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said on Wednesday, reports BSS. He made the remarks at a...
DCCI urges tax relief and digital reforms in FY2026-27 budget proposals
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday submitted a set of proposals for the FY202627 national budget to the National Board of Revenue (NBR), calling for tax relief, automation and wide-ranging reforms to improve the business environment and strengthen revenue mobilisation....
State reform essential to resolve ongoing crisis, says information minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said the government is seeking to reform the state structure to address the countrys ongoing crisis, reports BSS. If the state and political system are not reformed, people cannot be freed from the current crisis, he said, blaming fuel...
Debt defaulters: publishing lists is not enough—time for action
The governments disclosure of the top 20 loan defaulters in the banking sector has reignited debate over accountability, but experts argue that publishing names alone will not resolve the crisis without decisive action. Responding to a written question from NCP MP Hasnat Abdullah, Finance...
Bank resolution bill passed, opening door for old shareholders’ return
The Bank Resolution Ordinance introduced during the interim government has been passed in Parliament as a bill, with the inclusion of a new clause that could allow former shareholders of merged weak banks to regain ownership. Clause 18(a) of the newly passed law states that, notwithstanding any...
Education minister tells students: “You fail now, I fail after six months”
Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon told students of Rajshahi Polytechnic Institute that accountability in education would eventually reach all levels, saying: You fail in the exam, I fail after six months. There is no way to escape responsibility. The minister made the remarks on...
Govt considers introducing online-offline integrated education system: Minister
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon announced that the government is exploring the introduction of an online-offline integrated (blended) education system in response to global crises and the current energy situation. Discussions are ongoing at the policy level, and a proposal is expected to...
Bangladesh, EU reaffirm commitment to deepen economic engagement
Bangladesh and the European Union expressed optimism about expanding trade and investment cooperation during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, on March 29, reports UNB. Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir led the Bangladesh...