Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said the government will put public and national interests first as it reviews the proposed deal to hand over operations of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) in Chattogram to a foreign company, reports...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
Speakers at two macroeconomic sessions of the 9th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference on Saturday called for urgent reforms to address deep-rooted structural weaknesses in Bangladesh's economic management, warning that these vulnerabilities could undermine growth amid rising global uncertainty.They said increasing...
At least 12 people have been killed and a dozen others suffered injuries in separate incidents of lightning strikes across six districts, reports bdnews24.com.The fatalities were reported from Sunamganj, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Netrokona, Kishoreganj, and Habiganj as pre-monsoon storms swept through...
FE Report | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
The government has signalled a decisive shift in economic strategy, aiming to move Bangladesh away from entrenched rent-seeking practices towards a more transparent, productivity-driven growth model.Speaking at a policy seminar on Saturday, Prime Minister's Finance and Planning Adviser Rashed Al...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
Heads of multilateral development banks (MDBs) have emphasised closer cooperation to support stability, protect development gains, and address rising pressures across member economies amid heightened global uncertainty, including evolving tensions in the Middle East.Meeting on the sidelines of the World...
Prime Minister's Office (PMO) spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Saturday described the 60 steps taken by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the first two months of his government as "remarkable achievements"."Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the government has taken...
FE REPORT | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
Amid long queues at filling stations and rising panic buying, authorities have moved to tighten fuel distribution by expanding the pilot phase of the Fuel Pass BD application beyond the capital. The move aims to bring greater transparency and control...
Hawkers occupy much of a road in the capital's Gulistan area on Saturday; just 10 days after Dhaka Metropolitan Police cleared encroachments and fined street vendors. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam
JASIM UDDIN HAROON | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
The national statistical organisation (NSO) -- Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) -- is preparing to establish an integrated statistical data warehouse (ISDW).The initiative is expected to strengthen the NSO, improve the quality and usability of official data, and support more...
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel MV Banglar Joyjatra has failed to cross the Strait of Hormuz and has turned back towards its previous position near the UAE coast.Late Friday, the bulk carrier approached the strategic waterway but was unable...
REZAUL KARIM from Washington, D.C. | 2026-04-19 00:00:00
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has dismissed speculation that disbursement of the final International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan tranche has been stalled, stressing that constructive discussions are on. Speaking on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in...
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has described the failure of the previous two governments to ensure measles vaccination for children as an "unforgivable crime", saying the current administration's emergency response has helped contain further deterioration in the situation, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at...
Economist and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, has claimed that the trade agreement signed by the interim government with the United States undermines Bangladesh's energy sovereignty.Speaking as the chief guest at a pre-budget...
In response to the continued increase in global fuel prices, the government has set new retail prices for all types of fuel in the domestic market. According to the latest decision, the revised rates were set to come into effect...
The suspected supplier of the firearm used to assassinate Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman bin Hadi has given a confessional statement before a Dhaka court, report agencies.Following the completion of a three-day interrogation, the investigating officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police...
KUSHTIA, Apr 18 (UNB): At least 20 people were injured in a series of clashes between two groups over establishing dominance in Kushtia Sadar upazila on Saturday morning.Among the injured, several with serious injuries were admitted to Kushtia General Hospital.Besides,...
Police have recovered the body of a young man from under an electric pole on a road in the Boishakhi Swarani area of Middle Badda in the capital, reports UNB.The body was sent to the morgue of Dhaka Medical College...
The National Citizens Party (NCP) has announced a 53-member central convening committee of its associate body, Jatiya Nari Shakti, report agencies.The committee was announced on Saturday through a press release, approved under the directives of NCP Convener Nahid Islam and...
Shama Obaed Islam left Dhaka on Saturday for Senegal to participate in the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security, which addresses issues of global stability, security cooperation, and emerging geopolitical challenges, reports UNB.The state minister will participate in the...
The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami brings out a mass procession from the city's Bijoynagar area on Saturday, demanding implementation of the national referendum and an immediate solution to the fuel crisis and price hike of essentials. — Photo...
Content creator AM Hasan Nasim has been sent to jail in a case filed on charges of spreading misleading information about Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni and blackmailing him, reports bdnews24.com.Dhaka's Metropolitan Magistrate Hasib Ullah Pias passed the order on...
TANGAIL, April 18 (BSS): Liberation War Affairs Minister Advocate Ahmed Azam Khan has asserted that the BNP government started working for the welfare of the people immediately after assuming office.He said in line with its election pledges, the distribution of...
Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has visited Shishu Hospital in the capital's Shyamoli to see children affected by measles, reports UNB.During the visit on Saturday, he spoke with attending physicians and inquired about...
Bangladesh and Pakistan have discussed the latest developments in regard to talks to resolve the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman held a bilateral meeting with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said the government is working towards introducing a retirement allowance to ensure financial security for senior journalists, reports UNB.He made the remarks while visiting ailing journalist Ismail Hossain Negaban at Bangladesh Medical...
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad has emphasised the need for a system to ensure that people are not harassed because of their political ideology, reports bdnews24.com.After a meeting at Bhola Circuit House on Saturday afternoon, he said: "The main task of...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna & Chattogram divisions with hails at...
The government on Saturday fixed July 2 for starting this year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations, reports BSS.The decision was taken at a meeting held at the Ministry of Education. Education, Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A...
SM NAJMUS SAKIBGovernment hospitals in the capital, particularly designated facilities, are under severe strain as a surge in measles infections drives a growing influx of patients, while private hospitals report little to no admissions.In the past 24 hours until 8:00am...
The Department of English and Humanities at BRAC University organised a dynamic 'Translation Workshop by Jackie Kabir' for students of ENG 465: Translation Studies (Spring 2026) on the campus in the capital on Thursday, says a press release.The workshop brought...
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