Dhaka, Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
-1767625278.webp "BNP vows to strengthen business bodies to cut red tape, boost economy: Amir Khosru")
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the party would work to further strengthen Bangladesh’s business organisations to overcome bureaucratic complexities and revit...
-1767625208.webp "Khaleda Zia created a unique public–private sector synergy in Bangladesh economy: Moyeen Khan")
Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia created a unique combination between the public and private sectors in Bangladesh’s business and economic landscape, said BNP Standing Committee member Abdul Moyeen K...
-1767625117.webp "Khaleda Zia an icon of Bangladesh’s democracy, people’s ultimate source of trust: Mirza Fakhrul")
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday described former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an icon of Bangladesh’s democracy, saying she remained the people’s ultimate source of trust...
Eighteen business organisations on Monday paid homage to former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, offering prayers and seeking eternal peace for her departed soul at a memorial and doa m...
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed television channels in Bangladesh to suspend the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with immediate effect.In a letter sent to televi...
-1767599470.webp "Election environment satisfactory so far, says CEC")
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Monday said the overall environment surrounding the 13th National Parliamentary Election remains satisfactory so far.He made the remarks while ente...
-1767599372.webp "HC petition seeks stay on Feb 12 election, referendum")
A writ petition has been filed with the High Court seeking a stay on the national parliamentary election and referendum scheduled for February 12.The petition was submitted on Sunday by Supreme Court...
The future of the National Citizen Party (NCP) has come under scrutiny following a wave of resignations by several of its central leaders after the party joined a 12-party alliance with Jamaat-e-Islam...
-1767588298.webp "Maduro Detained, Power Held by Close Allies in Venezuela; US Role Remains Unclear")
The United States on Saturday detained Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an operation inside Venezuela and took them to New York, triggering a rapid but tightly controlled political...
-1767545062.webp "Gold prices rise for first time this year in Bangladesh")
After three consecutive cuts, gold prices in Bangladesh have increased for the first time in 2026, as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh hike on Sunday.In a notification is...
Prices of raw jute are rising in the domestic market due to illegal hoarding by traders aiming to export the commodity, Textiles and Jute Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Sunday.He said a section of tr...
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on Sunday decided to regulate and limit the use of pesticides in agriculture during the upcoming Boro season to protect fisheries, livestock and biodiversity in...
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for January, increasing the cost of a 12kg cylinder by Tk 53 to Tk 1,306, while acknowledging...
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns.The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of t...
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Thursday night announced that the new Initial Public Offering (IPO) rules have been published in the form of a gazette, expressing optimism...
Amid concerns over possible infiltration and violence ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has taken a tough stance along the border areas of Lalmo...
-1767461098.webp "Energy Secretary to hold meeting with stakeholders amid LPG shortage, price spike")
Energy Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam is set to hold a meeting with all stakeholders concerned following an abrupt shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and an abnormal surge in prices...
The district returning officer on Saturday declared valid the nomination papers of four candidates of the National Citizen Party (NCP), a partner of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 10-party alliance, in four...
Alleging that the National Citizen Party (NCP) has completely abandoned its centrist political stance and moved into right-wing politics by aligning with Jamaat-e-Islami and like-minded parties, anoth...
BNP candidate and the party’s central organising secretary, Shama Obayed, has renounced her United States citizenship ahead of the announcement of the 13th national parliamentary election schedule on...