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Bangladesh to take $15.2bn climate toll to COP31

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh will demand an expansion of the global Loss and Damage Fund at the COP31 summit, citing an estimated annual economic loss of $15.2 billion driven by climate change. Enviro... Read More


Dhaka 'backs' China-Myanmar economic corridor

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Bangladesh is open to China's proposed economic corridor through Myanmar, with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir seeing scope for stronger regional trade and greater st... Read More


Why do we grow fond of bitter coffee?

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Scientists at San Francisco's University of California have identified a slow-acting gut-to-brain dopamine signal that trains the brain to enjoy nutrient-dense foods, explaining why p... Read More


NBR probing firms amid garment wage unrest

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- As garment workers press for a Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a sweeping inquiry into 125 companies, seeking to freeze more than 100 ... Read More


Jet fuel price up Tk 6.32 per litre

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel for domestic flights by Tk 6.32 to Tk 189.03 per litre. In October, domestic jet fuel... Read More


Humaiun mocks idea of passport for Hasina

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Foreign Affairs State Minister Humaiun Kobir has ridiculed the idea of issuing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina a passport or travel pass to return from India, insisting that Bangl... Read More


Women's economic freedom key to development: Zobaida

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Women's economic independence is central to Bangladesh's progress, Zobaida Rahman, wife of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, says, outlining the BNP government's development priorities. ... Read More


Dengue: 7 die, 1,596 hospitalised

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Another seven people have died from dengue and 1,596 have been hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease over the past 24 hours across Bangladesh. According to the Directorate Gen... Read More


PM opens Season 2 of Notun Kuri Sports

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has formally opened the second season of Notun Kuri Sports 2026-27, a nationwide sports contest for children and teenagers. He opened the season at Khul... Read More


Jangoo ton lifts Windies after early wickets

Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo struck an unbeaten century to put the visitors in a strong position against Bangladesh on the opening day of the second and final Test matc... Read More