Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Experts urge action to protect youth from tobacco, warn of economic risks

Dhaka, June 5 -- Public health professionals and cultural figures have voiced grave concern over the rising use of tobacco products among youth, warning that the trend could severely harm both nationa... Read More


Zubaida Rahman leaves Dhaka for London after month-long stay

Dhaka, June 5 -- Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, left Dhaka on Thursday morning after spending a month in Bangladesh-her first visit in 17 years. She boarded a Qatar Airwa... Read More


Dhaka city corporations vow timely waste cleanup during Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, June 5 -- The Dhaka North and South City Corporations have announced plans to remove sacrificial animal waste daily during Eid-ul-Azha. Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Shahja... Read More


Fiscal focus turns to public welfare, not GDP: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, June 4 -- The interim government has signalled a notable shift in fiscal priorities for the upcoming financial year, moving away from the pursuit of high GDP growth to focus more keenly on publ... Read More


DSCC locked down as mayoral row continues

Dhaka, June 4 -- Life for thousands of residents under Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has been severely disrupted, with nearly all civic services suspended for over 20 days due to an ongoing bloc... Read More


Merchandise exports hit $44.94b in 11 months

Dhaka, June 4 -- Despite prevailing economic uncertainties and political transitions, Bangladesh's merchandise exports have shown strong resilience, recording a 10 per cent year-on-year growth during ... Read More


BB foresees inflation falling short of budget estimate

Dhaka, June 4 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Ahsan H Mansur expressed optimism that the country's inflation rate will fall below the target outlined in the proposed national budget for the fiscal ye... Read More


Proposed budget will deliver economic stability: Business leaders

Dhaka, June 4 -- Business leaders expressed optimism over the proposed national budget saying it will significantly contribute to ensuring financial stability and promoting inclusive development. The... Read More


We want a green Dhaka, not a dirty one

Dhaka, June 4 -- The sufferings of city dwellers become never-ending. They have to face waterlogging in the rainy season, while it is impossible to move without taking in dust and vehicles' emissions ... Read More


Salahuddin sues Hasina at ICT

Dhaka, June 4 -- Salahuddin Ahmed, a standing committee member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), formally filed a written complaint on Tuesday with Advocate Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor of t... Read More