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World Autism Awarenesss Day today: BD sees autism rise amid data shortfall

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Autism is becoming increasingly common worldwide, and Bangladesh is witnessing a significant rise in cases over the past two decades. Public health experts stress that the absen... Read More


Opposition walks out on reforms

Bangladesh, April 2 -- The political climate in Bangladesh has grown increasingly tense as disputes intensify over constitutional and structural state reforms promised following the July uprising, wit... Read More


Drive begins to bring back laundered billions: PM

Bangladesh, April 2 -- The government has initiated efforts to sign bilateral agreements with 10 countries to facilitate the repatriation of funds allegedly laundered out of Bangladesh over the past 1... Read More


Project outlays lag behind targets

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Although the implementation rate has improved marginally, actual expenditure under Bangladesh's Annual Development Programme (ADP) declined in monetary terms during the first ei... Read More


Dhaka in urgent fuel diplomacy with US

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Bangladesh has sought urgent assistance from the United States to help stabilise its fuel supply, as the ongoing Middle East crisis continues to disrupt global energy chains and... Read More


Iran opens Strait for Bangladesh fuel

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Iran has confirmed that it is actively coordinating the safe transit of six Bangladeshi fuel-carrying vessels through the volatile Strait of Hormuz, while urging Bangladesh to t... Read More


Printing money not an option

Bangladesh, April 2 -- The government has ruled out printing money to meet its budgetary needs, opting instead to focus on reviving the economy through increased investment and stronger resource mobil... Read More


Eastern refinery running out of crude

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Eastern Refinery PLC, the country's only state-owned oil refinery, is facing the risk of halting operations due to a severe shortage of crude oil caused by disruptions in global... Read More


Govt to review 'tax evasion' by major companies

Bangladesh, April 2 -- The Bangladesh government is reviewing alleged tax evasion by major companies as it attempts to raise revenue amid the "three-sided challenge" of economic recovery among various... Read More


Bangladeshi migrants trapped in Gulf hell: HRW

Bangladesh, April 2 -- Thousands of Bangladeshi migrant workers in Gulf countries are facing growing threats to their safety, livelihoods and basic rights as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts ... Read More