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Experts urge caution as Bangladesh plans Boeing aircraft purchase to 'ease US tariff pressure'

Dhaka, July 30 -- As Bangladesh has planned to purchase 25 Boeing aircraft as part of a strategic move to persuade US to lower tariffs on the country, aviation experts have urged the government to pri... Read More


Hajj packages likely in August amid pressure to meet Saudi deadlines

Dhaka, July 29 -- The Religious Affairs Ministry has begun preparations for the 2026 Hajj, as the Saudi government has set a strict timeline for all participating countries including Bangladesh to com... Read More


One year after uprising, govt moves to restore order in public service

Dhaka, July 27 -- A year after the July Uprising laid bare the disarray within public administration, the government is intensifying efforts to restore order through a series of tough reforms aimed at... Read More


Inheritance disputes delay distribution of govt assistance among July Uprising martyrs: Officials

Dhaka, July 21 -- Dispute among family members of the July Uprising martyrs over right to benefits is hampering the government's assistance distribution programme, according to officials. Disagreemen... Read More


Inheritance disputes delay distribution of govt assistance among July Uprising martyrs: Authorities

Dhaka, July 21 -- Dispute among family members of the July Uprising martyrs over right to benefits is hampering the government's assistance distribution programme, according to officials. Disagreemen... Read More


Bangladesh govt plans fivefold fine for withholding information

Dhaka, July 19 -- The government is set to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2009, introducing tougher penalties and revising key provisions to enhance transparency and strengthen citizens' ac... Read More


Interim govt plans large-scale promotion drive to boost bureaucracy

Dhaka, July 18 -- The government has initiated the long-awaited promotion process for officials to the ranks of deputy secretary and additional secretary, with the move now at the final stage, sources... Read More


Debate Over Telecom Policy: Stakeholders criticise lack of consultation, govt defends policy

Dhaka, July 11 -- A heated debate has emerged surrounding the government's proposed 'Telecommunication Network and Licensing Reform Policy-2025,' aimed at overhauling the nation's telecom licensing fr... Read More


Bird strikes threaten aircraft safety; monitoring system lies inoperative

Dhaka, July 7 -- The risk of bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing is growing alarmingly at airports across Bangladesh particularly at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in ... Read More


Bird strikes threaten aircraft safety in Bangladesh; monitoring system lies inoperative

Dhaka, July 7 -- The risk of bird strikes during aircraft take-off and landing is growing alarmingly at airports across Bangladesh particularly at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in ... Read More