Farmers across Bangladesh are preparing Aman paddy fields and planting seedlings as severe fertilizer shortages are reported in several districts. Farmers allege that dishonest dealers and wholesalers are creating artificial shortages, leaving subsidised fertilizer unavailable at government-set Continue Reading
The government has decided to close shopping malls, markets and shops by 8pm to save electricity. It has also ordered all illuminated billboards to be switched off by 7pm and all decorative lighting to remain off. The directive was issued on Wednesday (August 12) by the Coordination-2 branch of the Power Division under the Ministry […]Continue Reading
The government has dismissed six police officers, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Joint Commissioner Biplab Kumar Sarkar and DMP Assistant Police Commissioner Mohammad Golam Ruhani, the younger brother of former Chhatra League general secretary Golam Rabbani. The dismissed officers are Biplab Kumar Sarkar, Sudip Kumar Chakraborty, Mohammad Iqbal Hossain, Continue Reading
Canada has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution” because of possible demonstrations, clashes and nationwide general strikes. The Canadian government warned that political tensions, judicial proceedings and political rallies could trigger protests and civil unrest with little warning, potentially disrupting Continue Reading
Harun’s Removal: ‘Fascist’ Quader-Kamal Phone Conversation Leaked The International Crimes Tribunal has received a series of explosive audio recordings that reveal the involvement of prominent members of the former Awami League administration, including Detective Branch (DB) Chief Harun-or-Rashid, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and then-Road Transport and Continue Reading
17 Killings Await Trial Public scrutiny of India’s alleged historical involvement in Bangladesh’s internal affairs, particularly during the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has been reactivated by recent high-profile visits and intense diplomatic activity surrounding Indian intelligence and diplomatic officials. To satisfy New Delhi, critics Continue Reading
Shafiul Alam / Rafiqul Islam Selim The ambitious goal of industrialisation, growth, and investment in the Chittagong region has already come to pass. These projects are beginning to develop. PM Tarique Rahman is spearheading a series of initiatives that are opening doors for both global and indigenous businesses. At the same time, enormous employment opportunities Continue Reading
Bangladesh provides a very favourable environment for foreign investment, according to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who has assured government help for interested international businesses. The PM focused on the nation’s business-friendly policies at a meeting at the Cabinet Division with a team from the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) led by Continue Reading
Due to unfavourable maritime weather that has seriously hampered the unloading of LNG from cargo ships at the Maheshkhali terminals, Bangladesh is currently facing a serious national gas crisis. The nation’s CNG filling stations, residential homes, and industrial operations have all been severely impacted by this sudden supply disruption, which has resulted in Continue Reading
Shamsul Islam The Saudi labour market, the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, has begun to slow, with recruitment falling by nearly half this year. Around three million Bangladeshis currently work in Saudi Arabia and contribute significantly to the country’s economy through remittances. According to BMET data, 237,295 Bangladeshis secured jobs in Saudi Continue Reading






















