Repair Dharmapasha-Golokpur road

The road connecting Dharmapasha Upazila headquarters to Golokpur village in Sunamganj district has been in a severely dilapidated condition for a long time. Years of neglect have resulted in large potholes across the road, causing frequent accidents and immense suffering...

Need for comprehensive data on migrant workers

The country continues to witness steady growth in outbound migration, accompanied with record-breaking remittance earnings. Yet behind the encouraging headline figures lies a significant blind spot: the absence of comprehensive data on returnee migrant workers. The lack of systematic information...

Inflation defies tight monetary stance

Despite some positive forecasts made by the multilateral lender, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in April last that inflation rate in Bangladesh might decline to 8.0 per cent in the fiscal year, 2025-26, things did not turn out that way....

Doctors on the move

A new OECD report gives us a useful opportunity to look more closely at the extent of skilled-worker migration from Bangladesh to advanced economies. The report, International Migration Outlook 2025, compiles comparable data on international migration across Organization of Economic...

Choices that will shape what comes next

Bangladesh’s economy is showing signs of stabilisation. Foreign exchange reserves have improved, import compression has eased immediate pressure, and the worst phase of panic in foreign exchange markets appears to have passed. Yet that surface calm hides a more uncomfortable...

Is gold getting replaced by affordable alternatives?

"My mother's jewels were stolen a few years back. I wanted to buy at least two to three bhoris of gold for my wedding. But I don't think it's possible anymore," says a bride-to-be from Noakhali anonymously. The gold market...

Tracing the ancient food history of Bengal

Long before fast food and sizzling curry became a social media obsession, the Bengal Delta had already lived through thousands of years of quiet, complex food history. In Bengal, that history was not shaped in the courtrooms of the royals,...

Move to equip IDRA with 'search and seizing' power

The government has moved to give the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) 'search and seizing' powers in a bid to curb fraudulence, malpractice and irregularities in the insurance sector.The proposed amendments to the existing law have been put forward...

26th death anniversary of Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Mazid

The 26th death anniversary of Mawlana Muhammad Abdul Mazid will be observed today (Tuesday), according to a statement. He was a teacher at Doulatpur Alia Madrasha in Khulna. He was born in Nolbunia of Galua Union under Rajapur Upazila of...

Jamaat-e-Islami brings out a procession

Jamaat-e-Islami brings out a procession for its election campaign, led by party Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, at Mirpur in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman introduces Mirza Abbas

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman introduces Mirza Abbas, who is contesting the Dhaka-8 constituency, at an election rally in front of Pir Jangi Mazar in the capital on Monday. — FE Photo

Surayya Akhtar Jahan made DNCC administrator

Surayya Akhtar Jahan has been appointed as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) after the government decided not to renew the one-year contract of Mohammad Azaz.The appointment of Mr. Surayya, an Additional Secretary at the Local Government Division,...

Gross forex reserves exceed $34 billion

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves crossed the $34 billion-mark on Monday following a higher inflow of remittances ahead of the upcoming national elections and the holy Ramadan.Reserves rose to $34.06 billion on the day from $33.24 billion on February 2,...

Takaichi may make changes to constitution after landslide

TOKYO, Feb 09 (AFP): Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the public saw an "urgent need" for major reform after a historic election landslide, pledging to boost the country's defences in order to protect its territory.Sunday's snap vote saw...

H1 capital machinery imports drop 16.06pc to $904.59m

Bangladesh's capital-machinery imports sustained another 16.06-percent fall in the 1st half of the current fiscal year (FY), signaling a deepening crisis in private-sector confidence and ongoing investment stagnation, according to sources.The import value of capital machinery declined to US$904.59 million...

37 polling centres in capital 'risky'

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Md Sajjat Ali said 37 polling centres in the capital are risky. Seven police personnel will be stationed at each of these centres to ensure safety and security of the voters during the election...

Economists warn next govt of reform test

Bangladesh's next elected government will inherit an economy that is functioning but fragile, with mounting fiscal, financial and external pressures threatening growth, investment and social stability, economists and policy experts warned on Monday. While the interim administration has helped avert...

BD-Japan EPA to boost jobs, investment, says commerce adviser

Bangladesh's Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan is poised to unlock wide-ranging employment opportunities for Bangladeshi workers -- particularly in nursing and caregiving -- while attracting fresh Japanese investment into the country's expanding services sector, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin...

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EC now allows mobile phones at polling centres

In the face of widespread criticism, the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) on Monday revoked its decision to ban mobile phones at polling stations, a day after issuing a circular in this regard.Different stakeholders, including journalists, political parties, election observers and...

Chittagong port tackles backlog as operations normalise

As operations at the Chittagong Port began in full swing on Monday morning after a bumpy week, there were 24 box ships at the jetties and outer anchorage, according to port data.Some of these vessels faced inordinate delays in getting...

Calm comes down on poll campaigns

Calm comes down on poll campaigns, sometimes having turned vituperative, as the countdown begins for voting Thursday in post-uprising referendum and general election. The Election Commission has banned electioneering rallies and publicity from 7:00am Tuesday (today) in the run-up to...

Shafiqur outlines vision for inclusive governance

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman in his election address to the nation on Monday called for national unity, moral renewal and ethical leadership to guide Bangladesh toward a just, democratic and prosperous future, saying the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad...

Tarique reaffirms BNP pledge for economic democratisation, rebound

BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman reaffirmed BNP's election pledges for economic democratisation and rebound besides restoring the phrase 'Absolute trust and faith in the Almighty Allah' at the beginning of the constitution, as it was originally.He made the statement while delivering...

BB tightens scrutiny of large loans

Bangladesh Bank is set to impose stricter inspection of large loans as part of its push to rein in irregularities linked to collateral valuation and mortgage documentation.The move targets loans exceeding Tk 500 million, which have often been associated with...

Bangladesh, US sign reciprocal tariff agreement

The Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff between Bangladesh and the United States was signed on Monday. On the Bangladesh side, the signatories were Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin and National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman, and on US side, Ambassador Jamieson Greer,...

Feb 12 vote to mark 'historic break' with past: CA

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus reassures that the forthcoming national elections will be conducted in a free, fair and transparent manner in a "historic break" with years of "mock" and "fake" polls.Addressing senior secretaries and secretaries of the government, at...

Regulatory rate unchanged at 10pc as inflation frowns

Bangladesh Bank has yet again decided to be clenched-fist on money supply. During the second half of this fiscal year, according to monetary policy statement (MPS), the policy rate will remain unchanged at 10 per cent as inflation frowns.In the...

4,833 inmates cast postal votes so far

A total of 295 inmates across the country cast their votes through postal ballots on Sunday, reports UNB.With this, the total number of inmates who have voted through postal ballots over the past six days rose to 4,833, as part...