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Chicken, spices become costlier; vegetable prices decline

Dhaka, March 7 -- Prices of chicken and spices increased in the city markets while that of vegetables, including lemon and cucumber declined slightly in the last week ending Friday. Broiler chicken w... Read More


Comprehensive policy underway to expand non-tax revenue base

Dhaka, March 7 -- A comprehensive policy is in the making to strengthen internal resource mobilisation through a broader framework for non-tax revenue collection and management and plugging systemic h... Read More


Two killed as CNG-run auto-rickshaw crashes into road divider in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 7 -- Two people were killed and two others injured when a CNG-run auto-rickshaw crashed into a road divider while taking a U-turn in Tejgaon Industrial area of the capital on Friday night... Read More


Trump's Iran war and the fallout

Dhaka, March 7 -- On February 28, the United States and Israel initiated a major military offensive against Iran, which has now impacted the Middle East, causing casualties and destruction in at least... Read More


India shelters Iranian warship, 183 sailors

Dhaka, March 7 -- Indian authorities have provided refuge to 183 sailors aboard the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan after the vessel requested urgent assistance amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. ... Read More


US looking at potential leaders for Iran: White House

Dhaka, March 7 -- The United States is reviewing potential candidates who could lead Iran, the White House said, a day after President Donald Trump suggested Washington should be involved in selecting... Read More


Nano loans surge as early wage access platforms reshape worker finance

Dhaka, March 7 -- Bangladesh's nano loan and earned wage access (EWA) market is expanding rapidly as digital payroll systems, rising living costs and growing fintech adoption increase demand for short... Read More


EBL, MetLife Bangladesh recognise top Bancassurance performers

Dhaka, March 7 -- Eastern Bank Limited Plc (EBL) and MetLife Bangladesh jointly recognized the top Bancassurance performers at the Bancassurance Awards Night & Kick Off 2026, celebrating excellence in... Read More


India reaffirms support for democratic, stable Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 7 -- Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma on Saturday said New Delhi always supported and would continue to support a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Ban... Read More


IMF delegation to meet PM on March 24 to refresh reform pledges

Dhaka, March 7 -- An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation may sit with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman just after the Eid vacation for reconfirmation of commitment from the new government on eco... Read More