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Bangladesh to save water, cut methane in rice fields by 2035

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh has prepared to introduce water-saving technologies such as alternate wetting and drying in rice cultivation across 30 to 50 per cent of rice fields by 2035, Prime Ministe... Read More


TEAM Group marks first death anniversary of founder Abdullah Hil Rakib

Dhaka, June 8 -- TEAM Group on Sunday observed the first death anniversary of its founder, Abdullah Hil Rakib, paying tribute to his contributions to Bangladesh's business landscape and the ready-made... Read More


Bangladeshi youths selected for Global Peace Conference in Russia

Dhaka, June 8 -- Six young participants from Bangladesh have completed the international selection process for the prestigious "International Children's Conference for Peace: Children as the Peacemake... Read More


15 police personnel honoured for outstanding service in three high-profile cases including Ramisa murder case

Dhaka, June 8 -- Fifteen police personnel were honoured on Monday with cash rewards, commendation certificates and special service badges for their roles in cracking the widely discussed rape and murd... Read More


Govt to distribute free eco-friendly jute school bags from July

Dhaka, June 8 -- The government has announced a programme to distribute free eco-friendly school bags made of jute to primary school students across the country as part of its efforts to promote the u... Read More


Steelmakers voice concern over power tariff hike, urge review of decision

Dhaka, June 8 -- Steel manufacturers have expressed deep concern over the government's decision to increase electricity tariffs, warning that the move will further raise production costs and add press... Read More


Exports worth $17.5b may be at risk after LDC graduation: Commerce minister

Dhaka, June 8 -- Bangladesh could face risks to exports worth approximately $17.5 billion after graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category due to the loss of preferential market access... Read More


Stocks snap 10-day winning streak on profit-taking

Dhaka, June 8 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed lower on Monday as investors opted to book profits following a strong rally driven by recent regulatory changes and renewe... Read More


Bangladesh urges India to follow agreed mechanism to send back illegal migrants

Dhaka, June 8 -- Bangladesh has urged India to follow the existing bilateral mechanism for the repatriation of undocumented migrants instead of resorting to "push-ins" across the border, State Ministe... Read More


Inflation climbs to 9.42pc in May amid higher food prices

Dhaka, June 7 -- Bangladesh's point-to-point inflation rose to 9.42 per cent in May 2026, driven mainly by an increase in food prices, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of... Read More