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Bangladeshs reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures Debapriya Bhattacharya

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BERC raises LPG prices again after just 18 days, 12-kg cylinder now tk 1,940

BERC raises LPG prices again after just 18 days, 12-kg cylinder now tk 1,940

Bilquis Jahan Rimi takes charge as Posts, Telecommunications Secretary

Bilquis Jahan Rimi takes charge as Posts, Telecommunications Secretary

Google uses AI to combat surge in AI-driven scams and spam

Google uses AI to combat surge in AI-driven scams and spam

5,935 bottles of drug syrup seized from truck coming from India at Sonamasjid

5,935 bottles of drug syrup seized from truck coming from India at Sonamasjid

Iran says it will not open Strait of Hormuz unless US ends port blockade

Iran says it will not open Strait of Hormuz unless US ends port blockade

People’s trust in govt, PM biggest achievement in 60 days: Press Secretary

People’s trust in govt, PM biggest achievement in 60 days: Press Secretary

PM seeks doctors’ support to build affordable, humane healthcare system

PM seeks doctors’ support to build affordable, humane healthcare system

MDBs agree on value-for-money procurement, deepen mutual reliance for joint financing

MDBs agree on value-for-money procurement, deepen mutual reliance for joint financing

Bangladesh’s growth-governance gap a cautionary tale, economists warn

Bangladesh’s growth-governance gap a cautionary tale, economists warn

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Bangladeshs reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures Debapriya Bhattacharya

Bangladeshs reform story riddled with missed opportunities, institutional failures Debapriya Bhattacharya

Bilquis Jahan Rimi takes charge as Posts, Telecommunications Secretary

Bilquis Jahan Rimi takes charge as Posts, Telecommunications Secretary

5,935 bottles of drug syrup seized from truck coming from India at Sonamasjid

5,935 bottles of drug syrup seized from truck coming from India at Sonamasjid

People’s trust in govt, PM biggest achievement in 60 days: Press Secretary

People’s trust in govt, PM biggest achievement in 60 days: Press Secretary

PM seeks doctors’ support to build affordable, humane healthcare system

PM seeks doctors’ support to build affordable, humane healthcare system

Bangladesh’s growth-governance gap a cautionary tale, economists warn

Bangladesh’s growth-governance gap a cautionary tale, economists warn

Hasina’s extradition request being examined: India

Hasina’s extradition request being examined: India

BNP begins selecting final picks for women’s reserved seats

BNP begins selecting final picks for women’s reserved seats

Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away

Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away

Over 40 lakh cases pending in lower courts: Law Minister

Over 40 lakh cases pending in lower courts: Law Minister

Govt has plans to explore alternative labour markets amid Middle East tensions: PM

Govt has plans to explore alternative labour markets amid Middle East tensions: PM

PM seeks $2bn external support to tackle energy crisis

PM seeks $2bn external support to tackle energy crisis

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BERC raises LPG prices again after just 18 days, 12-kg cylinder now tk 1,940

BERC raises LPG prices again after just 18 days, 12-kg cylinder now tk 1,940

Fuel prices raised in line with global market, effective Sunday

Fuel prices raised in line with global market, effective Sunday

MDBs agree on value-for-money procurement, deepen mutual reliance for joint financing

MDBs agree on value-for-money procurement, deepen mutual reliance for joint financing

Bangladesh holds highest-ever refined fuel stock, says State Minister

Bangladesh holds highest-ever refined fuel stock, says State Minister

Agent banking expands access but lags in credit, gender inclusion: Study

Agent banking expands access but lags in credit, gender inclusion: Study

DSE, CSE end week with broad-based losses despite marginal index gains

DSE, CSE end week with broad-based losses despite marginal index gains

Bangladesh receives $1.6 billion in remittances in first 14 days of April

Bangladesh receives $1.6 billion in remittances in first 14 days of April

Bangladesh prioritises domestic energy exploration to counter global fuel crisis

Bangladesh prioritises domestic energy exploration to counter global fuel crisis

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Google uses AI to combat surge in AI-driven scams and spam

Google uses AI to combat surge in AI-driven scams and spam

Iran says it will not open Strait of Hormuz unless US ends port blockade

Iran says it will not open Strait of Hormuz unless US ends port blockade

Russia offers to offset oil shortages amid Hormuz tensions

Russia offers to offset oil shortages amid Hormuz tensions

USA decision on import of Russian oil this week likely

USA decision on import of Russian oil this week likely

Oil prices jump after US threat to block Iranian ports

Oil prices jump after US threat to block Iranian ports

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92 in Mumbai

US-Iran talks end without deal; Tehran rejects nuclear condition

US-Iran talks end without deal; Tehran rejects nuclear condition

Artemis II returns safely after historic lunar flyby and record-breaking journey

Artemis II returns safely after historic lunar flyby and record-breaking journey

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urges hearing for survivors

Iran supreme leader vows 'new phase' in Hormuz control, seeks war reparations

Iran supreme leader vows 'new phase' in Hormuz control, seeks war reparations

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan

US, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan

Filipino woman among 4 killed in missile strike on Israel’s Haifa

Filipino woman among 4 killed in missile strike on Israel’s Haifa

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Italian architect Fabio Novembre in Dhaka

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500,000 visit the national zoo in three days of Eid rush

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Dhaka in holiday mode: Post-Eid crowds pack zoo, parks, metro rail

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CR7 extends Eid greetings, stuns in traditional attire

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Despite millions spent, Culex mosquito menace continues to plague Dhaka

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Moon sighted in Bangladesh; Ramadan begins Thursday

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Severe gas pressure drop in Titas areas to persist over 24 hours

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Measles outbreak hits over 20 districts in Bangladesh; Govt takes emergency measures

Measles outbreak hits over 20 districts in Bangladesh; Govt takes emergency measures

Eid rush fills Dhaka cinemas as Bangla films draw growing audience interest

Eid rush fills Dhaka cinemas as Bangla films draw growing audience interest

‘Rhetoric’ of minister as overcharging reported even on BRTC buses during Eid rush

‘Rhetoric’ of minister as overcharging reported even on BRTC buses during Eid rush

Titas low pressure chokes gas supply across Dhaka, residents struggle

Titas low pressure chokes gas supply across Dhaka, residents struggle

New IPO rules gazetted, BSEC expects ‘good companies’ to enter market this year

New IPO rules gazetted, BSEC expects ‘good companies’ to enter market this year
Dhaka, Monday, Apr 20, 2026