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Remittances cross $13 billion in first 5 months of fiscal

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh received its highest monthly remittance inflow of the current fiscal year FY 2025-26, crossing US $2.88 billion November. This substantial inflow translates to an average ... Read More


HC issues rule questioning legality of RPO provision on alliance candidates' symbols

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking why the provision in the Representation of the People Order (RPO) that requires candidates in an electoral alliance to use their respecti... Read More


'Made in Bangladesh' a symbol of pride in international market: Syeda Rizwana

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday emphasized the vital role of Bangladesh's export-oriented industries in shaping the country's global brand and identity. "Today, 'Ma... Read More


Remains of Japanese World War II soldiers exhumed and repatriated from Chattogram War Cemetery

, Dec. 1 -- The process of exhuming and repatriating the remains of 18 Japanese World War II soldiers from the Chattogram War Cemetery has been successfully completed. A 10-member expert delegation, ... Read More


Teesta Dam 'renovation' in Rangpur turns into a 'sand bonanza'

Rangpur, Dec. 1 -- crore project to renovate a vulnerable Teesta River dam in Nohali Union, Rangpur, has turned into a hub of illegal sand extraction, political involvement and profit-making, raising ... Read More


Growing concerns over Khaleda's health; Chinese team joins medial efforts

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia remains in a critical state as her health deteriorated on Sunday night, prompting the involvement of a specialised Chinese medica... Read More


12 Bangladesh political parties pledge investments, policy reforms

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Political parties on Monday united to sign a Child Rights Manifesto, responding to the powerful voices of children and young people who have demanded a future where their rights are b... Read More


Germany to increase its funding contribution to Saidabad WTP Phase III project

Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh and Germany on Monday signed a 'Loan Agreement' for an additional EUR 70 million to another loan agreed earlier of EUR 90 million, and an 'Amendment Agreement' to the main ... Read More


Planning Adviser provides overview on govt's reform initiatives, hits and misses

, Dec. 1 -- Bangladesh's Planning Adviser on Monday underscored the huge scale of reforms undertaken by the interim government across multiple sectors, ranging from public broadcasting and civil admin... Read More


22 non-cadre officials get promotions

, Dec. 1 -- The government has promoted 22 administrative officers (AOs) and personal officers (POs) to the post of non-cadre Assistant Secretary. The Public Administration Ministry issued a notifica... Read More