Prime Minister’s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Jahed Ur Rahman has said that higher fuel prices in neighbouring countries create a significant risk of fuel smuggling across the border. Price comparisons are made to address that risk and understand the international context. However, Continue Reading
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has questioned how Gazi Nazrul Islam, MP for Satkhira-4, can continue to hold his parliamentary seat despite allegations of an “extramarital relationship” with teenage Mariam Khatun, allegedly providing her with a job in Parliament and offering her father a contractor’s licence and government work, later claiming Mariam as his Continue Reading
Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has urged India to increase imports from Bangladesh to improve the trade balance between the two countries. He also stressed expanding the use of Bangla QR, cross-border digital payments, and Indian investment in the technology and industrial sectors. The governor discussed these issues during a courtesy meeting with Indian […]Continue Reading
Bangladesh Medical University’s (BMU) Super Specialized Hospital has completed six liver transplants. VC Professor Dr. F M Siddiqui shared this information and said the hospital now plans to perform two liver transplants every month. He gave this update yesterday, Tuesday, at a press conference held in the lecture room of the Super Specialized Hospital. Mr. […]Continue Reading
Insurance companies collect money from people year after year with the promise of standing by them in times of crisis. But when such a crisis actually occurs, if customers have to wait for years to receive their dues, trust in the entire system collapses. Bangladesh is now facing such a reality. Unsettled claims in the […]Continue Reading
Mr. Rashed Khan, special political assistant to the Prime Minister, said that if police arrest Mr. Nasiruddin Patwari, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), and take him on remand for questioning, information about those involved in bus arson and cocktail attacks will come out. He made these remarks yesterday, Tuesday, at a discussion […]Continue Reading
Most of the 13 Promoted Directors Were Active Workers of the Banned Political Party Hasan Sohel The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator, has promoted an unusually large number of officials from the Awami camp to director posts. Despite various allegations against them, the current commission promoted these Awami cadre associates Continue Reading
The government has transferred and posted 31 police officials serving in various units at the same time. The Police 1 Branch of the Home Ministry issued three separate notifications on this matter yesterday, Tuesday. The notifications stated that these orders, issued in the public interest, will take effect immediately. According to the Home Ministry notifications, […]Continue Reading
Farmers say lack of storage threatens agricultural revolution Faisal Amin Vegetable production is rising in Sylhet. Farmers have taken to growing seasonal crops on land once left fallow. But the market and storage systems for these crops remain weak. Cold storage or other modern preservation facilities are now urgently needed. If farmers can protect their […]Continue Reading
The increase in fuel prices has affected public transport fares. Bus fares on long-distance routes and in metropolitan areas have been increased by 17 paisa per kilometre. The decision to adjust the fares was announced after a meeting between the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and transport owners on Tuesday. Ruling-party lawmaker and Nationalist Workers […]Continue Reading






















