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Ambitious ADP holds huge block allocations

Dhaka, May 19 -- Government's highest economic-policy body Monday endorsed an ambitious Tk3.0-trillion annual development programme (ADP) for the upcoming fiscal year with nearly one-third of the mone... Read More


Stalemate prevails over loan-release negotiations

Dhaka, May 19 -- Government negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on the release of next tranches of its US$5.5-billion credit programme couldn't make tangible progress, sources say, promp... Read More


Measles: Death toll climbs to 475 with 11 more deaths in 24 hours

Dhaka, May 19 -- Eleven more children died from measles and similar symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8:00 am on Tuesday, taking the total death toll to 475 since 15th March 2026. Of the new de... Read More


RAB will not remain as before, comprehensive law being formulated: Dr Zahed

Dhaka, May 19 -- Prime Minister's Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman today (Tuesday) said the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) is not being abolished, rather it is being transformed b... Read More


Crypto payments and blockchain trade finance: where Bangladesh stands

Dhaka, May 18 -- Global trade finance is entering a new phase in which blockchain is no longer viewed only as a crypto currency technology, but as infrastructure for faster, cheaper, and more transpar... Read More


Litton, Mushfiq continue to build as Tigers' lead nears 250

Dhaka, May 18 -- Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim have continued to stretch Bangladesh's lead over Pakistan on Day 3 of the Sylhet Test. The Tigers started the day with the unfortunate dismissal of cap... Read More


CNG filling stations to operate nonstop for 13 days to ease Eid journey

Dhaka, May 18 -- The government has decided to keep CNG filling stations open 24 hours a day for 13 days to ensure a smooth journey for holidaymakers during Eid-ul-Adha. The decision has been taken a... Read More


Authorities keep approving 'unscientific' bus routes despite failures

Dhaka, May 18 -- The special committee responsible for approving bus route permits in Dhaka has continued allowing what transport experts describe as "unscientific" routes for both air-conditioned and... Read More


NOAB announces five-day Eid holiday

Dhaka, May 18 -- The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has announced a five-day holiday for Eid-ul-Adha from May 26 to May 30. No newspapers will be published from May 27 to May 31, ... Read More


Call for raising awareness to curb LPG cylinder accidents

Dhaka, May 18 -- Speakers at a roundtable on Sunday expressed concern over the growing number of LPG cylinder-related accidents and subsequent casualties. Leaking of fuel from liquefied petroleum gas... Read More