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Market crashes as regional tensions rise

Dhaka, May 8 -- Dhaka stocks experienced their steepest decline in more than four years on Wednesday, as escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan sparked widespread investor panic a... Read More


Outlook positive as reserves grow

Dhaka, May 8 -- The General Economics Division (GED) of Bangladesh's Planning Commission has projected a gradual economic recovery, driven by improving export performance, rising remittance inflows, r... Read More


123 Pushed In

Dhaka, May 8 -- Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over reports that India's Border Security Force (BSF) has pushed 123 individuals across the border into Bangladesh, claiming they are Bangladeshi ... Read More


ECNEC okays 9 projects, focus on flood recovery

Dhaka, May 8 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved nine development projects with a combined estimated cost of BDT 3,756.20 crore, including a major initia... Read More


Govt redirects gas from power sector to industry

Dhaka, May 8 -- In a strategic move to address the ongoing industrial gas crisis, the Bangladeshi government has decided to cut gas supply to the power generation sector and redirect the resource to i... Read More


Concerned over Delhi-Islamabad tensions, China opposes all forms of terrorism

Dhaka, May 8 -- Describing India and Pakistan as China's neighbours, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said China opposes 'all forms of terrorism' and calls for an impartial investi... Read More


Khaleda returns amid renewed calls for democracy

Dhaka, May 7 -- Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to Bangladesh on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in the United Kingdom, receiving a hero's welcome that drew thousands of supp... Read More


Zubaida's 17-year exile finally comes to an end

Dhaka, May 7 -- After 17 years in exile, Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, has returned to Bangladesh, reigniting speculation over her potential political role within the ... Read More


New ordinance enacted

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Advisory Council of the interim government has approved the long-anticipated Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, marking a significant overhaul of the country's digital legal framework.... Read More


10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday announced

Dhaka, May 7 -- The interim government has approved a 10-day public holiday to mark the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most significant festivals for Muslims. The decision was finalised during a me... Read More