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Faith economy and the inequalities we ignore

Dhaka, May 26 -- As Bangladesh prepares to observe Eid-ul-Azha this week - with the government having declared a seven-day holiday from 25 to 31 May 2026 - the country is in the grip of a familiar, fe... Read More


The double standard of the west

Dhaka, May 26 -- It is not a news that will startle the readers but deserves repeating as a reminder. Since the colonial times, the 'cvilised' west has looked upon the rest of mankind as the 'other', ... Read More


Three additional secretaries promoted to secretaries

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government has promoted three additional secretaries to the rank of secretary. In this regard, three separate notifications were issued on Monday, reports BSS.. Additional secre... Read More


Tk 36.6 million toll collected in 24hrs at Jamuna Bridge

Dhaka, May 26 -- The rush of people travelling to their ancestral homes has increased traffic on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway before Eid-ul-Azha. As many as 53,246 vehicles crossed the tol... Read More


High tariffs stifle Bangladesh RMG potential in LatAm

Dhaka, May 26 -- Bangladeshi garment makers are missing out on a huge market in Latin America due to tariff barriers imposed by the Mercosur countries, businesses and analysts say. Established in 199... Read More


High priority for R&D in next edu budget

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government and policymakers are placing strong emphasis on research, development and innovation while preparing the budget for the country's education sector, which is expected to... Read More


Govt to make 'Toll Policy 2014' more effective

Dhaka, May 26 -- The government is set to bring about major changes in the existing 'Toll Policy 2014' to make the country's toll-management and-collection systems time-befitting and more effective. ... Read More


Cattle markets see brisk trade ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Dhaka, May 26 -- Cattle markets across the capital witnessed a sharp rise in trading activity on Monday as Eid-ul-Azha approaches, with only two days left before the festival. Despite heavy morning r... Read More


Bangladesh to host inaugural trade-investment conference in June

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh is set to host its first Trade and Investment Conference 2026 next month, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and attract greater foreign investment ahead of the count... Read More


Bangladesh Betar revokes controversial news presenter dress code order

Dhaka, May 25 -- Bangladesh Betar has scrapped a contentious directive that mandated a strict dress code for news presenters during Facebook Live broadcasts. The reversal was formalised in an officia... Read More