Cox’s Bazar Residents Suffocate in Endless Traffic

Traffic congestion and public suffering are intensifying daily in Cox’s Bazar, the primary tourist city of Bangladesh, as thousands of unauthorized battery-operated three-wheelers dominate the streets. Local sources report that while official approval exists for only 3,500 Tom-Toms, over 10,000 are currently plying the roads alongside more than 2,000 unregistered Mishuks. Continue Reading

Government on the Right Track with IMF Loans

The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank will begin in Thailand on October 12 and continue until October 18. Bangladesh is expected to present its position on domestic reforms and a possible new lending programme at the meetings. Bangladesh’s economy faces two major challenges: the ambition for rapid development […]Continue Reading

Election Commission Faces a Tough Challenge

Rafiq Muhammad The Union Parishad (UP) election is near. The Election Commission (EC) says it will announce the dates and schedule on 12 October. The EC had earlier announced dates in several phases for the whole country. State Minister Mr. Mir Shahe Alam objected, so the EC is now setting the dates again. This time […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the recent missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia. The attacks hit civilian sites, including an airport. The Foreign Ministry in Dhaka issued a notice on Friday to announce the condemnation. The notice said such attacks on civilian infrastructure go against international law. It called them a […]Continue Reading

Gram Sarkar Returns After 47 Years

Gram Sarkar is coming back to the country after 47 years. The Local Government Division has drafted the Gram Sarkar Act, 2026. The draft proposes one Gram Sarkar in every ward. Each one will have a head, an adviser and 15 members. The draft asks for farmers, workers, teachers, traders, professionals and youth representatives. It […]Continue Reading

Initiative Launched to Reopen Closed Jute Mills in Phases

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam has said the government has taken initiatives to reopen closed mills in phases through domestic and foreign private investors, following the instructions of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Several mills have already resumed operations, creating jobs and contributing to the national economy. Initiatives are also underway Continue Reading