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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


Measles returns to test health system resilience

Bangladesh, April 1 -- Measles, a disease that is entirely preventable through vaccination, has re-emerged as a serious public health concern in Bangladesh, with a recent surge in infections among chi... Read More


Fraudsters in freedom fighter quota busted

Bangladesh, April 1 -- Nearly 8,000 cases of freedom fighter certificates and related information have been found questionable as the government continues verifying individuals who secured public sect... Read More


Reform row rocks parliament

Bangladesh, April 1 -- A heated constitutional debate erupted in Parliament on Tuesday as ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmakers and the opposition Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami clashed over... Read More


Energy sourcing at risk under US agreement

Bangladesh, April 1 -- A recently signed reciprocal trade agreement with the United States may significantly constrain Bangladesh's energy sourcing, experts have warned. Debapriya Bhattacharya, conve... Read More


Fuel costs unchanged for April

Bangladesh, April 1 -- The government has decided to maintain fuel prices unchanged for April, despite rising international oil prices, prioritising public relief over immediate adjustments, according... Read More


Foreign inflows push reserves to $34b

Bangladesh, April 1 -- Bangladesh has recorded a historic surge in remittance inflows, receiving US $3.62 billion in the first 30 days of March 2026, according to central bank data. The increase, dri... Read More


Hospitals struggle with baby surge

Bangladesh, April 1 -- A sharp rise in measles infections among children has been reported across Bangladesh in the first three months of 2026, raising concerns among health authorities. According to... Read More