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Dhaka e-rickshaws at a crossroads: Balancing mobility, health and livelihoods

Dhaka, April 12 -- "I am happy now as I can support my family of three dependents, including two daughters," boasted Mr Ruhul Amin, a disabled Dhaka e-rickshaw driver, hailing from Jessore District, w... Read More


No immediate hike in edible oil prices: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 12 -- Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, on Sunday, said that the price of edible oil will not increase for now. He shared this after a meeting on Sunday about the country's oil... Read More


ICC Bangladesh hosts workshop on global trade fraud risks

Dhaka, April 12 -- International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Bangladesh, The world business organisation, organised a workshop on "International Financial Crime: Identifying Risk & Preventing Fraud in... Read More


'Youth Employability Summit 2026' concludes with strategic vision for competency-based economy

Dhaka, April 12 -- The Youth Employability Summit (YES) 2026 successfully concluded today (April 12, 2026) at the 71 Auditorium, of Daffodil Plaza, at Dhanmondi in the capital, marking a significant m... Read More


Govt rolls out emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign in DSCC

Dhaka, April 12 -- The "Emergency Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign-2026" has been inaugurated in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area to protect children from the deadly diseases. The DSC... Read More


Moving bus catches fire in Bogura

Dhaka, April 12 -- A moving passenger bus has caught fire in Bogura's Shahjahanpur Upazila, but all passengers have managed to get off quickly and escape unharmed. The incident occurred around 8:00 a... Read More


Ex-speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury granted bail

Dhaka, April 12 -- Former speaker Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury has been granted bail by a Dhaka court on Sunday, according to local media reports. Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mehedi Hasan approve... Read More


When fuel stops moving, the economy stops

Dhaka, April 12 -- When operations at Mongla Port slow to a near standstill because vessels cannot access fuel, it is tempting to view the disruption as a temporary inconvenience. The reality is far m... Read More


BGMEA defends RMG growth amid US probe

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bangladesh's garment industry has defended its growth model amid a US investigation, arguing that its expansion reflects global demand rather than excess capacity or market distorti... Read More


Retired teachers to be hired to tackle shortage in private schools, colleges

Dhaka, April 12 -- The education authorities have moved to address the shortage of teachers in private secondary and higher secondary institutions by engaging retired but physically fit educators to s... Read More