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ROAD TRANSPORT SECTOR: Most laws, reforms, regulations remain largely unimplemented

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- At least 10 laws, regulations and policy reforms were introduced in the road transport sector since 2009. But, most of these remained largely unimplemented over the past 16 years. Se... Read More


BB raises limit for digital services to Tk 2,000

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh Bank has increased the monthly spending limit for mobile subscribers purchasing digital products and services through direct operator billing (DOB) from Tk 600 to Tk 2,000,... Read More


Starlink deal opens new revenue stream for Kay & Que

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Kay & Que (Bangladesh) has become the sales agent for Starlink Satellite Internet Service in Bangladesh, a move expected to increase the company's revenue and income in the coming qua... Read More


Asiatic Labs' half-year profit surpasses FY25 earnings

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Asiatic Laboratories has posted an impressive 86 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 164 million in the second quarter of FY26, driven by higher sales amid a stable forex mar... Read More


New govt should prioritise primary healthcare, UHC

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Public health experts have suggested the upcoming elected government prioritise primary healthcare services and universal health coverage (UHC) as the health-sector reform commission ... Read More


A rebuttal on 'Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs'

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- This note responds to Helal Uddin Ahmed's piece "Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs" (P4, FE, January 30, 2026) by examining the analytical assumptions underlying the critique rather than t... Read More


Editors' Council urges protection of journalists covering election

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Editors' Council has urged the authorities and political parties to ensure the safety of journalists covering the upcoming elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the counc... Read More


Govt to propose UN-led investigation into Hadi's killing

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government is going to propose the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) take charge of the inquiry into the killing of Sharif Osman bin ... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 09

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 09, officials said. Whe... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 08

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 08, officials said. The... Read More