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Merchandise exports drop 7.07pc in May

Dhaka, June 3 -- The country's merchandise export earnings in May 2026 again declined after a rise in April, registering a 7.07 per cent year-on-year negative growth. In May 2026, Bangladesh received... Read More


Bangladesh hikes retail electricity price by 17pc

Dhaka, June 3 -- A new notice from the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised electricity prices at the wholesale, transmission, and retail levels. The weighted average wholesale e... Read More


'Action against joint secretary under Parents Maintenance Act for neglecting mother'

Dhaka, June 3 -- The Ministry of Public Administration has initiated steps to take legal action against a Joint Secretary following reports that he allegedly neglected his elderly mother, whose body w... Read More


PM's foreign visit schedule solely his decision: Shama Obaed

Dhaka, June 3 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Tuesday urged the media not to give undue importance to reports regarding Prime Minister's foreign visits until an official ann... Read More


'Sir, catch Dollar - he is also guilty', Sohel says at court hearing

Dhaka, June 3 -- Swapna Akter, the wife of Sohel Rana - the prime suspect in the rape and murder of 8-year-old Ramisa Akter, has pleaded not guilty and has sought justice from the court during the def... Read More


Tenders floated for 3 more spot LNG cargoes

Dhaka, June 3 -- Bangladesh will buy three more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market by early July amid the persistent Middle East crisis and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-r... Read More


No move in sight yet to transfer DTCA to PMO

Dhaka, June 3 -- No visible steps have so far been taken to transfer the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) to the Prime Minister's Office following the Prime Minister's directive during th... Read More


Ghashful presents Eid gifts to Khosru

Dhaka, June 3 -- Development organisation Ghashful has presented Eid gifts to Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, showcasing products made by marginal communities and highlight... Read More


Govt rolls out three-month dengue awareness campaign from Saturday

Dhaka, June 3 -- The government is going to launch a three-month nationwide dengue awareness campaign from Saturday as part of an intensified initiative to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne vir... Read More


BASIC Bank seeks low-cost deposits to cut funding expenses

Dhaka, June 3 -- State-owned BASIC Bank has sought government approval to open and operate accounts of government and donor-funded projects as part of efforts to strengthen its deposit base, lower fun... Read More