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Country not yet ready to absorb aftershocks

Bangladesh is not yet fully prepared to absorb the aftershocks from least-developed country (LDC) graduation with key sectors like banking and finance and manufacturing staring at significant challenges looming large.Economists, business leaders and experts came up with such forewarning at a roundtable discussion Tuesday, as the cutoff time for UN...

US likely to lower tariffs on BD by early next week

The United States may announce a reduction in the reciprocal tariffs imposed on Bangladesh by the end of this week or early next week, Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi said on Tuesday, reports UNB.Briefing the media on Bangladesh's engagements and outcomes at the World Economic Forum...

Oligopolistic market, regulatory indifference responsible for current LPG crisis

Despite import of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) more than the consumption requirement for the July-December period of 2025, consumers are experiencing a severe supply crunch of the fuel, raising questions about market transparency and regulatory oversight.However, the monthly imports have been highly uneven, which could also be one of the...

EC bans bikes for 3 days during polls

The Election Commission (EC) has imposed restriction on the plying of motorcycles across the country three days before and after the national elections. According to the EC directives issued on Tuesday, the movement of four types of vehicles -- trucks, microbuses, taxi-cab and motorcycles -- will remain suspended for 24...

Stay united to ensure BNP's victory, rebuild Bangladesh

MYMENSINGH, Jan 27: BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday urged people, regardless of caste, creed or religion, to remain united -- as they did in 1971 and during the July Uprising -- to ensure his party's victory in the February 12 election and rebuild the country."We achieved independence through immense...

Jamaat to reopen closed industries, create jobs if elected

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said his party would reopen closed mills and factories and establish new industries if it comes to power with people's mandate."By the will of Allah and people, if Jamaat is entrusted with state power, closed industries will be reopened alongside the establishment...

Nahid says attack on Patwary was 'orchestrated', blames BNP

NCP Convenor Nahid Islam has alleged that the "attack" on the party's Dhaka-8 candidate, Nasiruddin Patwary, was carried out on the "instructions" of BNP candidate Mirza Abbas, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Nahid said attempts to intimidate his party would not succeed."We removed Hasina through a...

Postal ballots sent to over 63,000 voters across 18 dists

The Election Commission (EC) has sent postal ballots to 63,600 voters across 18 districts registered for the 13th national elections and referendum via the Postal Vote BD app.The ballots were dispatched on Tuesday in 106 bags, according to EC data.So far, 761,138 voters have registered through the app, including 575,200...