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Economic challenges lie ahead for next elected government, finance adviser says

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cautioned that major economic challenges lie ahead for the next elected government, noting that while the interim administration has managed to br... Read More


Political violence claims 158 lives, injures thousands in 17 months: TIB

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- At least 158 political activists were killed and 7,082 others injured in 600 incidents of political violence across the country over 17 months, according to a study by Transparency In... Read More


Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides has become a threat: Food Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumder on Monday said the excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides to boost crop production has become a serious threat to food safety. He said ar... Read More


Three-day Light Engineering Expo begins in Dhaka on Monday

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- A three-day Bangladesh Light Engineering Expo 2026 is set ot begin today (Monday), with the aim of strengthening the competitiveness and export orientation of the country's light engi... Read More


BB governor urges Sonali Bank to step up lending, act like a commercial lender

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday called upon bankers of state-owned Sonali Bank PLC to give more attention to loan activities to uphold the spirits commercial... Read More


Govt to sell beef at Tk 650 per kg, eggs at Tk 96 per dozen during Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- As in previous years, the government will sell essential food items at subsidised prices during the holy month of Ramadan to ease pressure on consumers. Under the programme, beef wil... Read More


Gold prices fall again as BAJUS revises rates

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut by Tk 6,590 per bhori, with the new rates taking effect immediately, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Monday. In a morning... Read More


Graft case: ACC takes Salman F Rahman into custody for four days

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has taken Salman F Rahman, former advisor to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, into its custody for four days to interrogate him in a corruptio... Read More


Ctg port strike enters 3rd day

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- Dock workers and terminal staff have continued their work stoppage for a third consecutive day to protest the handover of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to the UAE-based fir... Read More


Election ballot papers being sent out to districts

Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The Election Commission (EC) has started sending ballot papers to returning officers, along with the names and symbols of the candidates, for the parliamentary elections. On Monday, ... Read More