Bangladesh has moved to secure an urgent $3 billion loan from global development partners as the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict sharply increases import costs and fiscal pressure, according to official documents and sources.The Finance Division has already initiated formal communication with the Economic Relations Division (ERD) to explore the possibility of mobilising ...more

Bangladesh’s fiscal position is facing renewed pressure as rising government expenditure continues to strain budget management and weaken fiscal discipline, economists warn. According to The Daily Industry, “rising spending pressures are undermining fiscal discipline, making budget management increasingly difficult.” The report highlights that expanding subsidy needs, development commitments, and social protection programs are pushing overall ...more

Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed has ordered close monitoring of research sub-projects being implemented in various universities of the country under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) project.He said that every step from the beginning to the end of the implementation of the sub-project should be brought under regular ...more

With the slogan “May every day of the new year be colorful in many colors”, Bengali New Year-1433 was celebrated in Barisal with colorful arrangements including a Baisakhi procession. Bengali culture awakens in the soft light of the new sun, and the festival of our lives, Bangla New Year, begins. Embracing the non-communal and non-discriminatory spirit, ...more

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said that the government has dedicated this Bengali New Year and the coming one year to building an agro-based economy in recognition of farmers’ contributions.He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “Bangla New Year 1433” celebration event organized by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy ...more

Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Afroza Khanam today said in parliament that it will take a few more months to fully launch international operations at Cox’s Bazar Airport after its upgradation to international standards.The minister said this while replying to a scripted question from ruling party lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury (Cox’s Bazar-4) in the Jatiya ...more

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today sought US$ 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the Bangladesh's immediate energy needs and safeguard its economic stability."The situation before us demands urgency, solidarity, and decisive action. Immediate support for the most vulnerable countries must be at the top of our collective agenda," he told the Asia Zero ...more

Health cards to be distributed by June: MinisterHealth and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain on Tuesday said health cards will be distributed across the country by June this year."We expect to move the nation forward in the new year. Overall, allocation for the health sector will be increased in the upcoming fiscal year's ...more

The sitting of the first session of the 13th parliament resumed at 11.02 am on Wednesday at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban after four day break with Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed in the chair.The day’s proceedings began with recitation from the Holy Quran.Earlier on 10 April, the sitting of the 1st session of the 13th Jatiya ...more

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Wednesday said students and parents are extremely delighted as the primary scholarship examination has been reinstated after a prolonged suspension.“The government's core objective is to encourage students to attend school and pursue education through various initiatives, including scholarships. In line with this, there are plans ...more