“NCP has fully drifted into right-wing politics”, another female leader quits

Alleging that the National Citizen Party (NCP) has completely abandoned its centrist political stance and moved into right-wing politics by aligning with Jamaat-e-Islami and like-minded parties, another senior female leader ...

NCP secures nomination validity in four Dhaka seats

The district returning officer on Saturday declared valid the nomination papers of four candidates of the National Citizen Party (NCP), a partner of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 10-party alliance, in four Dhaka ...

Energy Secretary to hold meeting with stakeholders amid LPG shortage, price spike

Energy Secretary Mohammad Saiful Islam is set to hold a meeting with all stakeholders concerned following an abrupt shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and an abnormal surge in ...

BGB on high alert along borders to prevent infiltration ahead of polls

Amid concerns over possible infiltration and violence ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has taken a tough stance along the border areas of Lalmonirhat ...

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

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Thursday night announced that the new Initial Public Offering (IPO) rules have been published in the form of a gazette, expressing optimism ...

Bangladesh decides not to send team to India for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, citing security concerns.The decision was taken at an ...

BERC raises January LPG prices but admits inability to enforce retail rates

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for January, increasing the cost of a 12kg cylinder by Tk 53 to Tk 1,306, ...

Haor areas to see controlled pesticide use during Boro season

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on Sunday decided to regulate and limit the use of pesticides in agriculture during the upcoming Boro season to protect fisheries, livestock and biodiversity ...

Illegal hoarding pushes up jute prices, says Adviser Bashir Uddin

Prices of raw jute are rising in the domestic market due to illegal hoarding by traders aiming to export the commodity, Textiles and Jute Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on ...

Gold prices rise for first time this year in Bangladesh

After three consecutive cuts, gold prices in Bangladesh have increased for the first time in 2026, as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh hike on Sunday.In a notification ...