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After long debate, Biman decides to buy 14 Boeing aircraft

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After much deliberation over whether to buy aircraft from Europe or the United States, the board of Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to purchase 14 Boeing planes. The decision w... Read More


After a year of turmoil, Bangladesh faces 2026 with hope, hesitation, and unanswered questions

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The year 2025 drew the curtain on a tumultuous chapter in Bangladesh's history. With Khaleda Zia's passing, the old political duopoly dissolved, leaving space for new actors -- but u... Read More


Sayedur Rahman returns as CA's special assistant two days after resignation

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Prof Sayedur Rahman is set to return to his post as special assistant to the chief advisor tasked with overseeing the health ministry, just two days after he stepped down from the pos... Read More


ACC moves to prosecute Salman F Rahman, family over alleged Tk 28.57bn embezzlement

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved four cases against Salman F Rahman, his brother and their sons over allegations of embezzlement and money laundering involving billio... Read More


Cold wave grips parts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- A cold wave is sweeping over large swathes of Bangladesh as winter tightens its grip. In its forecast issued on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the chil... Read More


From freeze to warm words: Jaishankar's Khaleda condolence visit doubles as diplomatic reset amid tensions with Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Visits and condolence messages from senior Indian leaders following the death of Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia have highlighted a sudden warming of Dhaka-Delhi ... Read More


Bangladesh bans e-cigarettes, vapes under tightened tobacco law

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The interim government has issued an ordinance banning e-cigarettes, vapes and all other emerging tobacco products as part of a sweeping overhaul of the country's tobacco control laws... Read More


Fog-induced flight delays trigger traffic congestion near Dhaka airport

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Fog has disrupted flight operations at Shahjalal International Airport, causing delays in take-offs and landings and triggering traffic congestion on surrounding roads. A spokesperso... Read More


Jaishankar approached and said 'I recognise you': Pakistan parliament speaker

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- Top-level leaders from India and Pakistan have met in Dhaka for the first time since the brief war the two nuclear-armed nations fought in May. They exchanged pleasantries during the... Read More


2026 knocks at a mourning door as Bangladesh welcomes the New Year amid grief

Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- After a year marked by attempts at state reform, outbreaks of mob violence, a deadly earthquake, the return home of Tarique Rahman and the death of Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh has stepped... Read More