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Opposition MPs boycott Presidents speech walk out on maiden session

Opposition MPs boycott Presidents speech walk out on maiden session

Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from parliament on Thursday, the very first day of the new session, protesting the address of President Mohammed Shahabuddin.The protest began when the President...

  • 12 Mar 2026
Fuel supply to continue on holidays to stabilise market: BPC

Fuel supply to continue on holidays to stabilise market: BPC

The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has decided to continue supplying fuel oil on weekly government holidays Friday and Saturday to ensure market stability and maintain uninterrupted supply acr...

  • 12 Mar 2026
Iran war drives oil surge, raising fuel and inflation risks for consumers

Iran war drives oil surge, raising fuel and inflation risks for consumers

The ongoing war involving Iran is pushing global oil prices sharply higher, raising fuel costs and threatening broader inflation that could affect consumers worldwide, according to an analysis by the...

  • 11 Mar 2026
US-Israel-Iran conflict may strain Bangladesh economy, warns DCCI

US-Israel-Iran conflict may strain Bangladesh economy, warns DCCI

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the ongoing geopolitical tensions and military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, warn...

  • 11 Mar 2026
Gold price rises again in Bangladesh within a day

Gold price rises again in Bangladesh within a day

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again within a day as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Wednesday raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori.With the latest adjustm...

  • 11 Mar 2026
PM pledges gradual rollout of election promises, urges patience

PM pledges gradual rollout of election promises, urges patience

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday assured that his government will gradually implement all its election pledges ‘at any cost’ to change people’s fortunes and promote the development of the coun...

  • 10 Mar 2026
Stocks surge at DSE, CSE for second straight day

Stocks surge at DSE, CSE for second straight day

Indices posted a strong rebound for the second consecutive day at the country’s stock markets on Tuesday, with major indices rising at both the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses while most listed companies...

  • 10 Mar 2026
Gold price rises by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold price rises by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Tuesday.According...

  • 10 Mar 2026
PM Tarique calls for steps to make zakat management more effective

PM Tarique calls for steps to make zakat management more effective

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed officials concerned to explore ways to make the country’s zakat management system more effective and well organised.He gave the instruction at a meetin...

  • 09 Mar 2026
Private sector-led growth vital to revive Bangladesh’s economy: MCCI report

Private sector-led growth vital to revive Bangladesh’s economy: MCCI report

Reviving private sector-led growth will be critical for restoring Bangladesh’s economic momentum and ensuring sustainable development, according to a new policy report launched on Monday by the Metrop...

  • 09 Mar 2026
Global oil prices jump above $100 amid Iran war supply fears

Global oil prices jump above $100 amid Iran war supply fears

Oil prices jumped above $114 per barrel on Monday for the first time since 2022 as the escalating Iran war threatened energy production and shipping routes in the Middle East.Brent crude, the internat...

  • 09 Mar 2026
NCP launches women’s wing ‘Jatiya Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day

NCP launches women’s wing ‘Jatiya Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day

Marking International Women’s Day, the women’s wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP) 'Jatiya Nari Shakti' formally launched on Sunday, with Monira Sharmin named convener, Mahmuda Alam Mitu as membe...

  • 08 Mar 2026
Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains

Russia sits back as the Iran war escalates, expecting long-term gains

As U.S. and Israeli missiles and bombs rain on Iran, Russia has responded with words of indignation but no visible action to support its Middle Eastern ally.That cautious stance is driven by President...

  • 08 Mar 2026
No Fuel Shortage in Bangladesh, Two More Oil Vessels Arriving Soon: Energy Minister

No Fuel Shortage in Bangladesh, Two More Oil Vessels Arriving Soon: Energy Minister

Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmud Tuku on Saturday assured that there is no shortage of fuel oil in Bangladesh and no immediate risk of a supply crisis.“There is no reason to assume that Bangladesh...

  • 07 Mar 2026
Civil society urges steps to prevent artificial fuel crisis in Bangladesh

Civil society urges steps to prevent artificial fuel crisis in Bangladesh

A civil society platform Bangladesh Shadharon Nagorik Shamaj on Saturday urged all stakeholders not to create any artificial fuel shortage in the country taking advantage of the ongoing war situation...

  • 07 Mar 2026
Mutual respect trust and cooperation: PM lays out keys to foreign policy

Mutual respect trust and cooperation: PM lays out keys to foreign policy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday said his government is committed to strengthening ties with countries around the world based on mutual respect, cooperation, and trust.“Bangladesh always gives...

  • 07 Mar 2026
Interim govt did not consult Jamaat on international agreements: Ameer-e-Jamaat

Interim govt did not consult Jamaat on international agreements: Ameer-e-Jamaat

The interim government did not consult with his party on agreements signed with various countries during its tenure, Jamaat e Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said on Friday.“During the tenure of the i...

  • 06 Mar 2026
Govt Takes All-Out Measures for Safe Eid Travel

Govt Takes All-Out Measures for Safe Eid Travel

The government has taken comprehensive preparations to ensure safe and hassle-free travel by road, rail and waterways ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with stern warnings against extortion and overcharging of pa...

  • 05 Mar 2026
Govt announces Independence Award for Khaleda Zia, 19 others

Govt announces Independence Award for Khaleda Zia, 19 others

The government has approved a proposal to confer the Independence Award on 20 individuals and institutions, including late Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, in recognition of thei...

  • 05 Mar 2026
Use of AI Ordered to End Lobbying in Teacher Transfers

Use of AI Ordered to End Lobbying in Teacher Transfers

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Thursday directed officials to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-based automation in teacher transfer processes to curb lobbying and ensure greater t...

  • 05 Mar 2026