By ASM Niaz Morshed An economy cannot be transformed overnight. When a government inherits irregularities, weak financial institutions, high inflation, debt burdens, declining foreign exchange reserves and stagnant investment, its success should be judged by how quickly it identifies the Continue Reading
Controversial Indian yoga guru Ramdev has said that Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan will one day become part of India again. At the same time, he urged Indians to remain patient. Ramdev made the remarks while speaking to journalists at Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, according to India Today. Claiming that no religion is under threat […]Continue Reading
Musa Al Hafiz The first six months of the BNP government led by Tarique Rahman have been completed. A full assessment is difficult in such a short period, but Bangladesh’s political context makes this period significant. The government came to power after prolonged political instability, the July-August 2024 mass uprising, interim rule and a competitive […]Continue Reading
The possibility of appointing Gaibandha-4 (Gobindaganj) constituency lawmaker Shamim Kaiser Lincoln to the Ministry of Religious Affairs has sparked serious concern among leading Islamic scholars, figures in the Qawmi madrasa community, and pirs and mashaikhs across the country. Senior ulema have expressed deep concern and apprehension over the possibility of appointing Continue Reading
An innovative initiative by the Rural Development Academy (RDA) in Bogura has successfully generated electricity on a trial basis using flywheel technology without fuel costs. Authorities say the technology could generate electricity at a cost of only Tk 1.50 per unit. Following the successful trial of the technology, which does not depend on weather conditions, […]Continue Reading
Professor Dr. Milton Biswas Nobel laureate economist Prof. Amartya Sen has argued that development is not merely economic growth or rising income, but the expansion of people’s freedoms and their ability to live with dignity. The first six months of the government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, which assumed office on February 17, 2026, […]Continue Reading
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government will implement the new pay scale for public servants within this year, while noting that the proposed salary structure requires further review and discussion. “There are many aspects to the Pay Commission’s recommendations. We are considering all of them. We have held lengthy discussions, but […]Continue Reading
Rebuilding Bangladesh from the ruins left by 16 years of fascist rule remains an ongoing process. Although solving all the country’s problems within just six months may be difficult, one thing is now certain: under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the elected, transparent and accountable government has demonstrated the highest level of commitment and […]Continue Reading
Industrial production is being disrupted by gas and electricity shortages, while many factories are shutting down. The situation has also put pressure on employment and the export sector. Against this backdrop, Bangladesh Bank has announced a Tk 60,000 crore incentive package to reopen long-closed industrial establishments and revive economic activity. Seventeen banks have Continue Reading
A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight has been grounded at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, due to a mechanical fault. As a result, the flight could not depart for Dhaka as scheduled. After the 127 passengers had to wait at the airport for an extended period, Biman Bangladesh Airlines sent another aircraft from Dhaka to […]Continue Reading






















