BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed has said the Proportional Representation (PR) would create political instability and pave the way for autocracy by political parties, report agencies."PR stands for 'Permanent Restlessness'. We want to follow constitutional continuity. No political party's illegal...
NEW YORK, Sept 25 (BSS): Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said healthcare should not be left to money makers."In the case of healthcare, it may be money making, very simple. Profit maximisation is behind them. So, healthcare gets...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
The mindset of patriarchy won in the election and constitutional reform commissions over deciding on women's seats in Parliament, Badiul Alam Mazumder said on Thursday.Referring to the political parties involved in those reform discussions, he said that the parties wanted...
JU CORRESPONDENT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
The final round of the 'National Policy Competition 2025', themed "Bangladesh's Foreign Policy in the Post-July Uprising: Redefining National Interest and Global Relations," was held at the Senate Hall of Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Thursday.Organised by the Ministry of Youth...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
The central bank has relaxed its rules on the retention of advance remittances received against exports, waiving the requirement to keep back 10 per cent of such proceeds. The move is intended to facilitate exporters, particularly smaller firms struggling with...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Prices of vegetables and edible oils shot up in the city markets last week, raising further the woes of the commoners.Different varieties of vegetables were selling Tk5.0 to Tk20 per kg higher on Thursday compared to that of the previous...
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday said the Election Commission is taking all-out preparations to hold the 13th parliamentary election in February next, ahead of Ramadan, reports UNB."Our final preparations are underway to hold the election in February...
FHM HUMAYAN KABIR | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh will seek additional financial support from the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to cushion the economic impact of its graduation from Least-Developed Country (LDC) status next year, officials confirmed on Thursday.The government also intends to...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has announced that the groundwork for establishing a separate Supreme Court Secretariat is nearly complete. "With the active cooperation of the Interim Government and in adherence to constitutional obligations, we are moving toward ending...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Speakers at a discussion on Thursday stressed that despite its vast potential, digital banking in Bangladesh had yet to flourish due to weak policy support, a lack of consumer trust, and inadequate infrastructure. They underlined three common priorities - strengthening...
Bangladesh produced a tight show with the ball to restrict Pakistan to 135 in a virtual semi-final for a spot in the Asia Cup final against India.The Tigers' bowlers maintained consistent pressure throughout the innings, with tight lines and effective...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh lags far behind other lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) in allocations for local governments despite rapid urbanisation that has brought nearly 45 per cent of its population into cities.LMICs spend about 20 per cent of their national budgets -- or around...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh is undergoing a profound political transition through reforms as it prepares for elections in February so that a return of authoritarian rule is prevented, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has told world leaders.Trade, migration, bilateral and greater economic cooperation and...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
A Dhaka court has issued an arrest warrant against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam, and his two brothers, Abdus Samad and Mohammad Abdullah Hasan, in a corruption case filed against them.The court also allowed a petition filed by...
FE REPORT | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Employees of public-sector banks and financial institutions are entitled to get incentive bonus pro rata with performance while government ex gratia is secure regardless of failure in meeting conditions under a new rule.Financial Institutions Division (FID) Thursday issued a notification...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
American buyers are increasingly switching to Bangladesh for sourcing travel goods in a trade redirection driven by high US tariffs and rising production costs in China, exporters say.The rebound has already begun to be conspicuous in export earnings with Bangladesh's...
Tanim Asjad | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
The three women, who have been close friends since their time on the campus of the then Institute of Fine Arts, the University of Dhaka, have a journey that resonates with many. The institute, which was transformed into the Faculty...
Teenagers often feel the need to fit in with their friends, for whom peer influence is extremely important. At this age, friends can provide positive guidance, such as encouraging study, sports, or social activities. However, friends can also pressure teenagers...
Bangladesh stands at the crossroads. Rising sea levels, salinity intrusion, frequent cyclones, and flooding are no longer distant threats; they are realities confronting millions. According to government assessments, the country needs about US$12.5 billion annually, equivalent to nearly 3.0 per...
Nilratan Halder | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
A webinar titled "Economic Dynamics and Mood at Household Level in Mid 2025" has explored a wide range of issues of national life including payment of bribes for official services and optimism about the country's future. The Power and Participation...
The government's decision to review once a year the benefits provided under cash-based social safety net (SSN) programmes in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a timely and pragmatic move. The objective is clear -- to ensure that...
Matiur Rahman | 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Bangladesh today stands at a unique historical juncture. With nearly 40 per cent of its population under the age of 25, the nation is brimming with energy, creativity, and aspiration. This vast youth cohort is not just a demographic statistic-it...
A schoolboy drowned while taking a bath in a pond at Fatikchhari upazila of the district Thursday, reports BSS.The deceased was Md. Nahidul Islam, 15, son of Kamal Uddin of Notun Bazar area under Bagan Bazar union of the upazila...
KHULNA, Sep 25 (UNB): A student of Khulna Polytechnic Institute has died after being hit by a train in Khulna on Wednesday.The incident occurred at around 07:10 pm at Boikali Junction Railway Station.The deceased student, Shakil, was a resident of...
NARSINGDI, Sept 25 (UNB): A fire broke out at the Ghorashal Thermal Power Plant in Polash upazila of Narsingdi early Thursday, damaging a transformer and disrupting power supply for several hours.Abdul Shahid, senior station officer of Polash Fire Service, said...
KHULNA, Sept 25 (BSS): Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has announced a holiday from September 28 to October 2 on the occasion of Durga Puja.This was disclosed on Thursday in a press release issued by the KUET Public...
CHATTOGRAM, Sept 25 (BSS): Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two drug traders with 44 kg of hemp from the Munsef Bazar Kalibari area under Patiya upazila of the district last night.The arrestees are Md. Roni, son of Md. Jamal, of...
MAGURA, Sept 25 (BSS): Speakers at a workshop on Thursday laid emphasis on coordinated efforts of all for ensuring safe food as it becomes a very crucial issue to avert food adulteration practices. Alongside the government's initiative, people of all...
RAJSHAHI, Sept 25 (BSS): Shopping ahead of Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of the Hindu community, has gained strong momentum in Rajshahi city and surrounding areas, with enthusiastic crowds thronging local markets and shopping malls to purchase dresses, worship...
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