National,Infrastructure, Development,Economy
Costly mega projects taken during the Awami League government, including the Padma Bridge, Padma Rail Bridge, Karnaphuli Tunnel and Payra Port, have had adverse impacts on the market, contributing to economic instability, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin reiterated on Sunday.“The projected tol...
National,Diplomachy
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has emphasised the need for a level playing field for EU operators and consistent policy stability in the coming period to enhance bilateral relations between Bangladesh and the European Union.He also called for the completion of reforms launched by the int...
National,Bank & Insurance
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said the government is moving away from financing large-scale development projects through foreign loans and stressed the need for avoiding a ‘debt trap’.“We do not want to take loans for big projects unnecessarily. Institutions like ...
National
Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud on Sunday said poor planning, inflated cost estimates and repeated delays are causing large-scale wastage of public resources.“From the very beginning, we have faced problems in implementing development projects. In almost all cases, projects had to be sen...
National,Politics,Diplomachy
The government and people of Bangladesh have expressed surprise and shock that fugitive Sheikh Hasina, convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal for crimes against humanity, was permitted to make a statement at a public event in New Delhi on January 23, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on S...
National,Business & Commerce,Agriculture & Farming
A proposal to ban the import of day-old chicks for commercial poultry farms included in the final draft of the National Poultry Development Policy-2026 has triggered widespread concern among poultry farmers and industry leaders.Stakeholders said small and marginal producers would bear the brunt of t...
National,Politics
Jamaat-led alliance’s Dhaka-8 candidate and National Citizen Party (NCP) chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari on Sunday said ordinary BNP activists have nothing to fear, claiming that the NCP–Jamaat alliance would provide them protection.“Many senior BNP leaders have gone into vari...
National,Law & Justice
The High Court has issued a six-month injunction restraining the authorities concerned from disconnecting electricity, gas and water connections to under-construction buildings in Dhaka.The order came in response to a writ petition filed by the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHA...
National,VAT, TAX, Revenue
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday said the authority is prioritising trade facilitation, quicker cargo clearance and greater transparency through a broad set of customs reforms.The ultimate objective is to simplify procedures for compliant taxpayers while taking...
National,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Some 500 foreign election observers, alongside over 55,000 local observers, from different countries and international organisations have expressed interest in monitoring Bangladesh’s upcoming national election and referendum, scheduled to be held simultaneously on February 12.According to the...
National,Economy
Bangladesh’s economic outlook for 2026 reflects a balance between moderate growth potential—estimated at around 5 percent—and persistent structural challenges with inflation expected to ease gradually, according to the Economic Update & Outlook (January) published by the Planni...
National,City,Accident & Fire
Two motorcyclists were killed when a truck hit their motorcycle at Shanir Akhra in the Jatrabari area of the capital early Sunday.The deceased were identified as Khairul Hossain, 22, a second-year student of Bhashantek Government College and son of Harun Mia of Kishoreganj district and Mohammad Yeas...
National,Sports
Bangladesh has made history by lifting the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship trophy, crushing the Maldives 14-2 in their final match in Bangkok. The commanding victory ensured Bangladesh finished atop the league-based table with 16 points from six matches, securing their first-ever...
National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad,Election
Jamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the upcoming national election.Speaking during electioneering at different spots in Badda-Satarkul area in the morning, Nahid claimed...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Sunday assured foreign diplomats that the upcoming national election will be held in transparent and credible manners amid foolproof security arrangement, leaving no scope for ‘hide-and-seek’.“We want a very transparent and credi...
World,Sports,Cricket
Former cricketing heavyweights Shahid Afridi and Jason Gillespie have launched a scathing attack on the International Cricket Council (ICC), accusing the governing body of ‘hypocrisy’ and ‘double standards’ after it officially replaced Bangladesh with Scotland in the 2026 T20...
National,Sports,Cricket,Politics
In a dramatic development coinciding with Bangladesh's official exclusion from the T20 World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that former captain Shakib Al Hasan is once again eligible for national selection.The decision came following an eight-hour board meeting on Saturday...
National,Healthcare,Diplomachy
The Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu on Saturday hosted a modest gathering of medical professionals titled “Meet and Greet with the Ambassador”, bringing together Nepali doctors who completed their medical education in Bangladesh.The event aimed to facilitate the formation of a broader al...
India on Saturday reaffirm the value of its long-standing partnership with Bangladesh and wished the people of Bangladesh peace, prosperity and success on their journey ahead."We have and will continue to support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh," said I...
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said law and order and corruption would be the two top priorities if his party forms the next government, saying that addressing these issues would help solve many other national challenges.“Our first priority is to ensure law and order. People have said...
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