Jubo Dal leader stabbed in Chuadanga

CHUADANGA, Feb 22 (UNB): A local leader of Jubo Dal, BNP's youth wing, was stabbed allegedly by some Awami League (AL) supporters near a mosque at Iswarchandrapur village in Darshana upazila on Sunday night.The injured is Ripon Hossain (45), a...

Ex-AL MP Talukder Yunus gets bail in Barishal

BARISHAL, Feb 23 (UNB): Talukder Mohammad Yunus, former MP of Barishal-1 and district general secretary of the Awami League, which is now facing a ban on its activities, has secured bail on Monday after surrendering before a court in a...

Man lynched over theft suspicion in city

A man was killed in a mob attack on suspicion of theft in the capital's Postogola cremation ground area within a new project site of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) early Monday, reports UNB.The deceased is Abdur Rahim...

Govt to review gun licences issued during AL regime

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said the government is going to review gun licences issued during the Awami League (AL) government, reports bdnews24.com.He also said authorities would examine whether the licences were issued following due process."We hope to complete this...

Local govt polls to be held in due time: Fakhrul

Local Government Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said local government elections will be held at the right time, despite appointment of administrators to six city corporations, reports UNB."There are government rules and procedures for local...

Three secretaries transferred in latest administration shake-up

The government has transferred three secretaries to the Ministry of Public Administration, reports bdnews24.comA notification on Monday announced the administrative reshuffle.The transferred officers are Secondary and Higher Education Secretary Rehana Perven, Religious Affairs Secretary Kamal Uddin and Prime Minister's Office...

Two more RMG factories achieve 'Green' certification

Bangladesh's RMG sector has reached a new milestone in eco-friendly industrialization as two more garment factories have earned the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) , reports UNB.With these new...

Family Card distribution likely to start March 10

The government is likely to launch the distribution of the 'Family Cards' on a trial basis among low-income households on March 10, with the initial rollout covering one ward each in 13 districts across the country, according to media reports.Prime...

BD adheres to policy of noninterference, fair coop

Bangladesh will safeguard its independence and sovereignty while adhering to a policy of noninterference in the internal affairs of other states, the foreign minister said after several diplomats Monday discussed bilateral ties in new perspective. Speaking to reporters after meetings...

Jul-Jan LC opening up 2.41pc, settlement down 1.21pc

Despite a modest increase in import orders, Bangladesh's import-bill settlement declined during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, reflecting subdued industrial demand and changing foreign-exchange dynamics.According to data from the Bangladesh Bank, the country opened letters of...

Dhaka South, North and four other city corporations get administrators

The government has appointed administrators to six city corporations, including Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).According to a notification issued on Monday, the Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and...

Khosru asks PC to align dev projects with BNP manifesto goals

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed the Planning Commission (PC) to review all ongoing development projects to assess their relevance to the BNP's election manifesto.Signalling a potential shift in priorities under the new administration, he also...

No notable change in macroeconomic trends in Q2 of FY'26: MCCI

Bangladesh's economy experienced mixed trends in the second quarter (October-December) of FY26, with growth remaining modest amid weak exports, subdued private investment, and tight monetary policy, according to the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI).In its Review of...

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Bangla Academy names nine winners

Bangla Academy has announced nine eminent writers as the recipients of its Literary Award 2025.In a media statement, the academy's public relations department said the awards were given in eight categories for the year, reports UNB.The recipients are Syed Azizul...

American brands push for tax refunds as RMG exporters eye order surge

Two major American trade organisations representing textile and apparel brands, retailers and importers have demanded refunds of import taxes following a US Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs.The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA)...

President summons JS session on Mar 12

The 13th Parliament will go into its first session on March 12.President Mohammed Shahabuddin has summoned the new parliament to convene at 11:00 am on Thursday in the Parliament chamber of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.The President summoned the session under...

PM reaffirms commitment to 'One China' policy

Bangladesh reaffirms its commitment to the "One China" policy and pledges to deepen strategic ties with Beijing as the country's new prime minister moves to consolidate key foreign relationships following his inauguration.Tarique Rahman made the remarks during a meeting in...

Excelerate begins LNG supply under long-term deal

US-based Excelerate Energy has commenced long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply to Bangladesh under a 15-year sales and purchase agreement (SPA).This marks a significant step in diversifying the country's energy imports beyond its traditional Middle-Eastern suppliers.The first cargo under the...

Let parliament decide its fate

The interim government (IG), led by Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, organised a clean and widely accepted general election on February 12 last. It deserves kudos on this account.For its successor, a popularly elected government, the IG, however, has left...

Govt positive about carrying forward banking reforms

The government is positive about carrying forward the reform measures taken for the banking sector by the interim administration, Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur said Monday. "We have talked about reforms," he told newsmen after a meeting with...

Vote eases political, policy uncertainty, supports macroeconomic stability

Bangladesh's general election has reduced near-term political and policy uncertainty in a turnaround that could support improvements in macroeconomic stability, says Fitch Ratings in its post-poll positive assessment. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led alliance has secured a parliamentary supermajority in...

National Bank launches remittance operations with dLocal

National Bank PLC has recently launched remittance operations with dLocal Limited, a globally recognized Electronic Money Institution (EMI) based in Malta. The launching aims to strengthen cross-border remittance services and deliver faster, secure, and efficient solutions for millions of remittance...

Prime Bank holds seminar on youth empowerment at IUT

Prime Bank PLC, through its flagship platform PrimeAcademia, has recently organised a seminar titled "Empowering Youth" at the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) in collaboration with the IUT Career & Business Society (CBS).The event reflected Prime Bank's continued commitment to...

Despite strong profits, Biman's total assets decline for third straight year

Despite repeated claims by Biman Bangladesh Airlines that it has remained profitable over the five consecutive years, the national carrier's total assets have continued to decline.According to the airline's latest audited financial statements, total assets stood at Tk 168.72 billion...

bKash introduces weekly Islamic DPS by Dhaka Bank

Amid compelling interest from customers on monthly Islamic DPS service, bKash has added Dhaka Bank's short-term weekly Islamic DPS.Through the bKash app, customers can now save at Dhaka Bank on a weekly installment basis- from Tk 250 to Tk 5,000...

Karwan Bazar traders announce lower profit sales during Ramadan

Traders at Karwan Bazar on Monday made an announcement to sell several essential items at lower profit margins during the holy month of Ramadan. The announcement which aims to help stabilise prices of daily necessities such as lemons, edible oil,...

New Western Marine Shipbuilders hands over two vessels to BIWTC

Leading shipbuilder of Bangladesh-New Western Marine Shipbuilders Ltd-has handed over two inland passenger ships, Rupsa and Sugandha, to Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) this month. Each vessel has a capacity of 764 passengers and 44 crew members, making them...

DCCI flags extortion, opaque US trade deal as risks to economic recovery

Rampant extortion, deteriorating law and order and an opaque trade agreement with the United States are threatening to suffocate Bangladesh's fragile economic recovery, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) has warned.Speaking at a press conference on Monday titled...

Oil hovers near six-month high with nuclear talks and US tariffs in focus

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters): Oil prices steadied near a six-month high on Monday as the US and Iran prepared for a third round of nuclear talks while increased economic uncertainty was also in focus after the latest US tariff upheaval.Brent...