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Fuel cost hike triggers broad-based price surge

Bangladesh, April 21 -- A sharp increase in fuel prices - ranging between Tk15 and Tk20 per litre - has triggered a wave of concern across the economy, with early signs of rising costs already evident... Read More


Measles Outbreak: Mass inoculation campaign kicks off

Bangladesh, April 21 -- A nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign has been launched across Bangladesh in response to a recent rise in measles cases. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has inaugura... Read More


Trade Imbalance with India peaks at $7.86b

Bangladesh, April 21 -- Bangladesh's trade imbalance with India has reached its highest level among SAARC countries, even as both nations reaffirm efforts to deepen economic cooperation and regional i... Read More


Reserved Women's Seats: Jamaat confirms 13 candidates

Bangladesh, April 21 -- Candidates have been finalised for the reserved women's seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad from the 11-party electoral alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. Under the arra... Read More


Reserved Women's Seats: BNP unveils 36 women's name

Bangladesh, April 21 -- The BNP-led ruling alliance on Monday unveiled a final list of 36 nominees for the reserved women's seats in the 13th parliament, effectively securing their election without op... Read More


Trivedi set to head India's mission in Bangladesh

Bangladesh, April 20 -- The Indian government has decided to appoint Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, former Union Minister and Barrackpore MP Dinesh Trivedi as India's High Commissioner to Bangla... Read More


Romancing with Reform: Debt defaulters embedded in politics Rehman Sobhan

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Debt defaulters have become embedded within the political system, creating structural barriers to reform, said eminent economist Rehman Sobhan. He stressed that the challenges... Read More


Reforms fail at execution stage, says Debapriya

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has said Bangladesh's key challenge lies not in drafting reform plans, but in executing them effectively, warning that weak implementation, poo... Read More


IMF loan terms under review

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government will not agree to all conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in pursuit of loan assistanc... Read More


Hike unavoidable amid global pressure

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has said the government was compelled to increase fuel prices due to soaring global rates and mounting pressur... Read More