Energy and power supply must be ensured

Conspiracies, both domestic and foreign, surrounding oil and gas are nothing new. Past controversies over the Haripur, Shalibahan and Chimmutong oil and gas fields were allegedly driven by such conspiracies, which have taken different forms over the years. Many now believe that domestic and foreign interests may also be behind the recent gas crisis. The […]Continue Reading

I Want to Turn Bangladesh into a Welfare State: PM

Prime Minister Mr. Tarique Rahman has said the government’s goal is to change the fate of the people and establish Bangladesh as a welfare-oriented state. “Our goal, our objective is to change the fate of the people of Bangladesh. We want to build Bangladesh as a welfare-oriented state,” he said at a programme in Pakundia, […]Continue Reading

Lottery Used to Rehabilitate Fascists and Covert Operatives

Questions have been raised over the PWD’s lottery-based transfer process, with officials alleging that engineers serving in Dhaka and other major cities received posts in the same areas. Employees claim the process has failed to ensure transparency and discipline, allowing officials associated with previous Awami League government to remain in key capital positions. There Continue Reading

New Cyberattack Risks Emerge from AI Misuse

The misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating new risks for cyberattacks, cybersecurity firm Sophos has warned. Its “AI Security 2026” report says attackers are now actively using AI at different stages of cyberattacks, allowing them to complete weeks of work within days. The report says AI is not necessarily creating new forms of cyberattacks. […]Continue Reading

Bangladesh Bank Lifts 100% Cash Margin on Fruit Imports

Bangladesh Bank has withdrawn the mandatory 100% cash margin requirement for fruit imports, easing a long-standing restriction on import financing. Under a circular issued on Sunday (August 16), banks can now set the cash margin for opening letters of credit (LCs) based on their relationship with customers, their financial capacity and the bank’s assessment. The central Continue Reading

Saudi Arabia Sets New Conditions for Umrah Visas

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced new conditions for one-year multiple-entry Umrah visas. Under the new rules, holders of a valid one-year visa cannot travel directly to Saudi Arabia for each Umrah trip. They must complete certain procedures before every visit. According to a Gulf News report published on Sunday (August 16), […]Continue Reading

Fake Bangladeshi Origin Used to Evade 2,500cr Customs Duty

A syndicate used fake Bangladeshi origin to evade customs duty. Nine people have been arrested following a month-long intelligence-led operation, according to the Indian Finance Ministry. Preliminary investigations estimate that the scheme caused more than Rs 2,500 crore in revenue losses to the Indian exchequer. India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has Continue Reading
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