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Uncertainty in politics undermines economic rebound

A mixed economic picture comes clear in the yearbook 2025 with Bangladesh having witnessed its external accounts fairly strengthened while stubborn inflation, weak private investment and deep-rooted stress in banking continuing to weigh on growth prospects.The year opened on a firmer footing externally, with internal imbroglios stemming from political unrest...

Revenue strain deepens as NBR turmoil dents collection in 2025

The year 2025 ended with deepening concern over Bangladesh's weakening domestic revenue mobilisation, prompting economists and policymakers to warn about the government's ability to meet rising public expenditure.The National Board of Revenue (NBR) went through unprecedented turmoil at both its headquarters and field offices following the interim government's promulgation of...

Overwhelming crowds bid farewell to Khaleda

Party supporters and general people from across the country came to the capital on Wednesday to attend the namaz-e-janaza of BNP chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia, recalling her long struggle for democracy.They wished she could survive for a bit longer to see the upcoming national elections and the...

Gopalganj records season's lowest temp at 7.5°C

A severe cold wave swept parts of Bangladesh on the last day of the year, disrupting normal life and causing hardship.According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD,) Gopalganj recorded 7.5 degrees Celsius at 6 am on Wednesday, marking the lowest temperature this season, reports UNB.A mild to moderate cold wave is...

Special arrangements made for women in Khaleda's funeral

Female members of Begum Khaleda Zia's family, women advisers of the interim government and other distinguished female personalities joined the Namaz-e-Janaza of Begum Khaleda Zia, who was laid to rest beside her husband Ziaur Rahman's grave on Wednesday.Daughter-in-law of Begum Khaleda Zia and wife of BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman,...

Khaleda Zia an inspiration of democratic movement, say Dr Kamal Hossain

Gonoforum Emeritus President Dr Kamal Hossain has described BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia as an inspiration of Bangladesh's democratic struggle, reports UNB.In a condolence message on Tuesday, he also expressed deep sorrow at Khaleda's death and conveyed sympathy to her bereaved family members and BNP leaders and...

Khaleda Zia was most popular leader in BD: Jamaat's Taher

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has said former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia was the most popular leader in Bangladesh's history, reports UNB."Up to now, Begum Khaleda Zia was the most popular leader in Bangladesh. Today, the entire nation is united in mourning and paying respect to her," he said.Taher...

Hasnat Abdullah declares Tk 1.25m annual income, Tk 5m assets

Hasnat Abdullah, a senior organiser of National Citizen Party (NCP), has declared an annual income of Tk 1.25 million and total assets worth Tk 5 million in his election affidavit, reports bdnews24.com.The 27-year-old, a native of Gopalnagar village in Debidwar upazila of Cumilla district, submitted the affidavit with his nomination...