Faruq Hossain Bangladesh is on the threshold of a historic political moment today, Thursday, as the country prepares for a direct vote to pick its 23rd president. Legislators will cast their ballots in the Jatiya Sangshad session hall between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, marking a historic return to Continue Reading
Diplomatic relations between Dhaka and New Delhi have declined following Bangladesh’s strong criticism of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina’s virtual news conference from Delhi. Bangladesh’s elected government has remained steady in its diplomatic relations despite regional political pressures and rumours that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman could make a Continue Reading
Eklas Haque Experts and policymakers are calling for the quick integration of solar energy into Bangladesh’s transport sector to alleviate the country’s current energy crisis, reduce fuel imports, and establish a sustainable transportation network. The development of solar-assisted electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with battery storage along key Continue Reading
BNP’s former secretary general and presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir broke down in tears several times during his farewell speech at a meeting of the party’s parliamentary group. Seeking prayers from party leaders and lawmakers, he also urged BNP parliamentarians to vote for him in the presidential election. BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique […]Continue Reading
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given in-principle approval to import 14 more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to maintain a steady gas supply across the country. The approval was given at a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday (August 19). Meanwhile, the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase […]Continue Reading
The new president will take the oath of office tomorrow, Friday (August 21), at 7:30 p.m., ahead of the presidential election. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, according to the National Assembly Secretariat. Governing party Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni informed the media about the ceremony. The acting president, the […]Continue Reading
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 10 projects at a total cost of Tk 9,333 crore and Tk 58 lakh. Six are new and four are revised projects. Government funding will cover Tk 8,488 crore and Tk 71 lakh, while Tk 844 crore and Tk 87 lakh will come as […]Continue Reading
Nine people were killed in a devastating fire at a residential hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. The Foreign Ministry said five of the victims have been identified as Bangladeshi nationals. The information was disclosed in a press release issued on Wednesday. However, the ministry did not provide the names or detailed identities of the […]Continue Reading
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi has said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to India should take place sooner. He said a direct meeting between the two heads of government could pave the way for resolving various bilateral differences and outstanding issues through discussions. Mr. Trivedi made the remarks while speaking to […]Continue Reading
The gas crisis in Bangladesh is intensifying again as LNG carriers are not arriving on time, forcing Excelerate Energy’s terminal in Maheshkhali to suspend operations. The country had already faced a 27-day gas crisis following a mysterious fire at the Excelerate terminal. Supply increased for two days, bringing some relief, but the crisis has worsened […]Continue Reading





















