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Govt eyes stronger cybersecurity to protect citizens' data

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh will strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities to ensure resilient government operations, safeguard citizens' personal data and protect critical digital infrastructur... Read More


PKSF provides financial support for 3.72m microenterprises

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has served around 2.2 million households and provided financial support to 3.72 million microenterprises through various programmes sin... Read More


JS body flays Biman for massive irregularities

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- A Jatiya Sangsad (JS) committee has raised serious concerns over wanton irregularities, financial mismanagement and revenue losses at Biman Bangladesh Airlines, directing high-u... Read More


Government plans two more transport authorities amid coordination woes

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Two more authorities are being planned in the transport sector for better coordination and road safety, even though the performance of the existing ones could be improved. Adve... Read More


'Raise monthly LPG imports to 200,000 tonnes by Feb '27'

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The government has asked Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operators to lift monthly imports to at least 200,000 tonnes by February 2027 as shortages and overpricing continue to hit... Read More


Bangladesh, Korea target CEPA draft by next month

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh and South Korea have agreed to finalise the draft of a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by next month (December), paving the way for the t... Read More


RMG exports to EU grow 2.79pc in July-Oct

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) reached US$6.43 billion during the July-October period of the fiscal year FY2026-27, marking a 2.79 perc... Read More


Dollar crosses Tk 125 in banking channels amid soaring fuel import costs

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- The exchange rate of the US dollar in Bangladesh's banking channels has crossed Tk 125, driven by a surge in demand for fuel and petroleum imports, defying various stabilisation... Read More


Remittance inflow rises 27.1pc in 1st 10 days of Nov

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh received US$1,409 million in workers' remittances during the first 10 days of November 2026, registering a 27.1 per cent year-on-year growth compared to US$1,109 mill... Read More


Bangladesh showcases jute as climate solution at COP31

Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Bangladesh has showcased jute as a potential climate solution at the ongoing COP31 climate conference in Antalya, highlighting the fibre's carbon absorption capacity, biodegrada... Read More