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BNP unveils six-day 'country-building plan'

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- BNP on Thursday announced a six-day programme, titled 'Plan to Build the Country', scheduled to be observed from 7 to 13 December. The party also called for special prayers after Ju... Read More


Policy changes, poor business environment fuel NPL crisis: BCI President Parvez

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The President of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Anwar-ul-Alam Chowdhury Parvez, on Thursday strongly contested the narrative that primarily blames business owners for th... Read More


No phone purchased before Dec 16 would be blocked using NEIR: BTRC Commissioner

, Nov. 27 -- No phone purchased before next December 16 will be blocked, said Mahmud Hossain, Commissioner, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Thursday. "Measures are being ... Read More


Expat registration for 7 countries likely to reopen on Friday: EC

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The Election Commission plans to resume Out-of-Country voter registration on Friday for Bangladeshi expatriates in seven countries after suspending it due to incorrect or incomplete ... Read More


Full adaptation plan implementation key to stronger climate action: Dr Nishat

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Prof Emeritus at BRAC University Dr. Ainun Nishat on Thursday said effective climate action requires full implementation of the National Adaptation Plan, alongside stronger capacity ... Read More


Collective, coordinated action sought to ensure safety, dignity of women, girls

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Country Manager of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Bangladesh and Bhutan Sudhir Muralidharan on Thursday said digital violence is not a standalone issue - it i... Read More


Writ petition filed challenging provision of party symbols in the alliance's vote

, Nov. 27 -- A writ petition was filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the provision of party symbols in the alliance's vote in the 13th national election. Md Aminul Amin, general sec... Read More


Women farmers seek recognition, equal access at Dhaka seminar

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- Speakers at a national seminar in the capital on Wednesday urged the government to formally recognise women farmers and ensure their equal access to agricultural services, saying the... Read More


Ireland post 181 as Tector anchors strong first T20I total in Chattogram

, Nov. 27 -- Ireland posted a competitive 181 for four in the opening T20I in Chattogram on Wednesday night, leaving Bangladesh with a demanding chase after choosing to field first. Ireland's innings... Read More


ACC's year of mixed outcomes: 249 cases closed, yet acquittals dominate

, Nov. 27 -- Over the past 11 months, Bangladesh's anti-graft landscape has unfolded with a mix of progress, as the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has wrapped up 249 cases since December 2024, but w... Read More