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Power sector reform must prioritise transparency and public interest

Dhaka, July 17 -- The recent announcement by Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, confirming a comprehensive review of power purchase agreements signed under the previous Awami League government, mark... Read More


Tk 3,600cr VAT loss feared from NBR protests

Dhaka, July 17 -- In response to recent protest programmes by employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Internal Resources Division (IRD) under the Ministry of Finance has established a ni... Read More


Dhaka weighs NDA with US in tariff talks

Dhaka, July 17 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has indicated that Bangladesh may sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with the United States, a move that was earlier referenced by the Co... Read More


Reforms key to economic resilience in Bangladesh

Dhaka, July 17 -- World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, has emphasised that bold and urgent reforms could significantly accelerate inclusive growth in Bangladesh and create sub... Read More


Tk111cr July museum project under fire

Dhaka, July 17 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has raised serious concerns over the government's decision to spend nearly Tk111 crore through direct procurement for the construction and... Read More


10 army officers flee despite travel bans

Dhaka, July 17 -- At least 10 senior Bangladesh Army officers accused of involvement in state-sanctioned enforced disappearances have fled the country-despite being subject to arrest warrants, travel ... Read More


BD women face Bhutan in SAFF U-20 Champ

Dhaka, July 17 -- Bangladesh Under-20 Women's Football team will face Bhutan Under-20 Women's Football team in their fourth match of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Under-20 Women's Champio... Read More


Shooting Federation finally gets ad-hoc committee

Dhaka, July 17 -- The National Sports Council announced the new ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Shooting Federation, dissolving the prior executive, according to a circular issued on Wednesday. Re... Read More


Selectors keeping close eye on Sohan

Dhaka, July 17 -- As Nurul Hasan Sohan continues to lead impressively in the Global Super League (GSL), his leadership qualities and on-field presence have drawn high praise from BCB Cricket Operation... Read More


Liza performs after returning with few hours rest

Dhaka, July 17 -- Popular singer Sania Sultana Liza went on a Europe tour last June 20. She successfully performed for expatriate Bangladeshis in five European countries and set foot on Bangladeshi so... Read More