Work together with govt to make parliament effective
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urges opposition MPs to work together with the government to make the newly elected parliament effective, forewarning that any failure of the legislature would ultimately harm Bangladesh and its people."I would like to urge everyone: let us debate, argue, engage in dialogue and discussion, and sit...
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Economy in 'deep crisis', recovery may take two difficult years
Bangladesh is facing a deep economic crisis and may need to endure "two difficult years" to recover, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury warns. As such, he says, the government is likely to take measures that may not be popular.During discussion on the motion of thanks on the President's address...
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Three NGOs take Tk37m for 'Yes' vote campaign
The central bank and the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) extended financial support amounting to Tk 37.0 million to three NGOs or non-governmental organisations to promote 'Yes' vote in the reform referendum, sources reveal.The money was given to Sushasoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan), Students against Discrimination Foundation and Debate for Democracy...
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A female worker carries sand on her head alongside male labourers while unloading from a bulkhead on the
A female worker carries sand on her head alongside male labourers while unloading from a bulkhead on the Turag River in the capital's Gabtoli area. As International Workers' Day is observed today, the photo shows that women work equally alongside men but still face discrimination in many places. — FE...
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Historic May Day today President, PM issue messages
The historic May Day (International Workers' Day) is being observed today in the country and elsewhere across the world in a befitting manner.The day is a national and public holiday in Bangladesh. This year's theme of the day is "Healthy workers, productive hands; a new dawn awaits". President Mohammed Shahabuddin...
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Biman signs $3.7b deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft
State carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a landmark 3.7 billion dollar deal with Boeing, committing to acquire 14 jets in a move aimed at expanding capacity and positioning Bangladesh as a regional aviation hub.The agreement, signed on Thursday, includes eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and four...
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SEC, IDRA bills removing chiefs' age bar passed
Parliament passes two separate bills removing the maximum age limits for top posts in Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission and the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority, amid sharp criticism from the opposition.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Insurance...
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Iran warns of painful response if US resumes attacks
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 30 (Reuters): Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway.Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran,...
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