The businesses from various sectors are facing further losses due to the increase in fuel prices in the country. Increasing fuel prices will increase production and transportation costs. Global buyers will not pay more than the predetermined price. As a result, exporters will have to spend from their pockets to adjust for the additional costs. ...more

Bogura government has been established in Bangladesh through the direct vote of the people, following what he described as the end of one and a half decades of fascist rule.Speaking at the inauguration of the e-bail bond system at the District and Sessions Judge Court in Bogura, the Prime Minister said the people have regained their ...more

It is not clear when exactly the call with Bartiromo took place. It was also not immediately clear what time Trump was referring to. Trump has warned that if a deal is not signed, he will blow up every power plant and bridge in Iran.Although Iran has not yet announced any decision on signing the ...more

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has unveiled a list of 36 nominated candidates for the reserved women's seats in the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad, marking a key step ahead of the scheduled election on May 12. According to sources from the party's press wing, the nominations were finalized following an extensive screening process conducted by ...more

Movement of both public transport and private vehicles has noticeably declined in Dhaka following the recent hike in petroleum product prices, as higher fuel costs begin to affect daily commuting patterns. Transport operators and commuters reported reduced vehicle numbers on major roads, while several bus routes saw lower passenger turnout amid increased fares and rising ...more

Islami Bank Customers' Coordination Council holds a human chain in Motijheel, Dhaka demanding the arrest of Saiful Alam, the recovery of allegedly laundered assets and the repeal of a controversial provision in the proposed Bank Resolution Act on 19 April 2026 Islami Bank Customers' Coordination Council holds a human chain in Motijheel, Dhaka demanding the ...more

In this era of globalization, the economic progress of a country largely depends on how transparent, accountable and citizen-friendly its business environment is. Bangladesh is no exception. As a developing country, an effective, transparent and citizen-centric business policy is the demand of the hour for us. Because business is not just a means of earning ...more

Hundreds of Santals have stood in front of the Gaibandha Police Superintendent's office demanding immediate arrest and trial of the land grabbers identified on them. The sit-in program was organized by the National Adivasi Parishad, Sahebganj Bagdafarm Bhoomi Baksh Sangram Committee, Adivasi Bengali Samhati Parishad and Samajik Sangram Parishad on Monday afternoon.Dr. Philimon Basak, President ...more

A measles-rubella vaccination campaign has been launched across Kurigram district under the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), covering a total of 1,815 centers.The campaign was officially inaugurated on Monday morning by Deputy Commissioner Annapurna Debnath. Among those present at the inauguration were Superintendent of Police Khandaker Fazle Rabbi, District Council Administrator Sohel Hosnain Kaikobad, Civil ...more

Black cumin cultivation, locally known as "kalijira," is gaining strong popularity among farmers in Ishwardi upazila as rising market demand and steady prices make the crop increasingly profitable. Farmers in the area are achieving good returns from relatively low production costs, prompting a sharp rise in cultivation over the past five years. According to the ...more