Leaders of the Port Protection Committee have raised strong objections regarding the government’s speed in proceeding with the lease agreement for the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT), a key facility at Chattogram Port. Speaking at a press conference held on Saturday, October 3, at the Continue Reading
The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned visa applicants against providing false or misleading information during visa interviews. In a warning posted on social media on Saturday (October 3), the embassy said concealing information, providing misleading information or using fake documents could lead to visa refusal. In serious cases, applicants could face a permanent ban […]Continue Reading
Khomeyni Ehsan, Convenor of the Jatiya Biplobi Parishad, has issued a stern warning against Indian dominance in Bangladesh, asserting that any infringement upon the nation’s sovereignty will meet strong public resistance. Speaking at a rally before the ‘Siege of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs demanding an end to Indian Hegemony’ outside the National Press Club […]Continue Reading
An investigation committee has been formed by the Gazipur District Co-operative Office following a news report published in the Daily Inqilab regarding allegations against Abul Hashem, president of Subhechha Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited in Kapasia. The president reportedly locked the office premises and went missing on September 17 with nearly BDT 3 crore. Continue Reading
Prices of daily essentials have reached unprecedented levels across local markets in Kaliakair, an industrial sub-district in Gazipur, creating severe economic distress for residents. The kitchen market is virtually on fire as vegetable prices soar, offering no financial respite despite the fast-approaching early winter produce season. The steep price hikes have placed Continue Reading
In Kaliakair, an industrial hub home to around 600,000 garment workers, the skyrocketing price of LPG gas has become the primary topic of local discussion. Consumers strongly allege that cylinders are unavailable at the official rates fixed by the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), leaving middle-income, low-income, and working-class populations in severe Continue Reading
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said water security is equally important. The government plans to excavate 20,000 kilometres of canals and waterways over the next five years. It is also advancing the Padma Barrage Project for water conservation and management. In addition, the government is formulating a Teesta Master Plan. These steps will support agriculture […]Continue Reading
People had long been frustrated over extortion, land grabbing, illegal structures, footpath encroachment and other irregularities. Public relief is now returning to Dhaka and other areas as the government takes a tough stance and continues its drives. Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman has sent a strong message by making BNP family member Ferdousi Ahmed Misti […]Continue Reading
The international conference ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026’, organised by the research institute Centre for Governance Studies (CGS), begins in Dhaka today. The fifth edition of the conference will be held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel and continue until October 5. The information was disclosed at a press conference yesterday. Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman […]Continue Reading
A major investment is being planned for Bangladesh’s tourism sector. An initiative has been taken to develop a five-star, eco-friendly resort in Cox’s Bazar with a potential international investment of around $500 million. The project involves a Bangladeshi business group and experienced investors from Malaysia and the Maldives. If implemented, it could add new facilities Continue Reading






















