PM vows full implementation of July Charter, warns against anarchy

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday reaffirmed that the July National Charter – as signed by political parties – will be implemented in full, warning that attempts to create instability ...

Gold price rises Tk 2,216 per bhori in Bangladesh market

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday raised the price of gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori, setting the new rate for 22-carat gold at Tk 2,50,193 per bhori, effective ...

Primary scholarship exam resumes after long hiatus, students and parents overjoyed: State Minister

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj on Wednesday said students and parents are extremely delighted as the primary scholarship examination has been reinstated after a prolonged suspension.“The ...

BNP has political track record of managing crises, achieving growth: Titumir

Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Wednesday said the BNP government has a proven political history of navigating global crises while simultaneously delivering two ...

Russia offers to offset oil shortages amid Hormuz tensions

Russia has signalled readiness to offset any global oil supply disruptions triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov saying Moscow can support China and ...

CMSME growth key to national development, Adviser Titumir calls for financial sector reforms

Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Wednesday said the development of the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector is synonymous with the ...

PM seeks $2bn external support to tackle energy crisis

Warning that the energy crisis has already taken a toll on Bangladesh’s economy, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday sought a US$2 billion fund from development partners to help overcome ...

Bangladesh prioritises domestic energy exploration to counter global fuel crisis

The government is placing the highest priority on rapidly exploring and utilising the country's own energy resources to address the global fuel crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the ...

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

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday told Parliament that the government has specific plans to explore alternative labour markets in the context of recent instability in Iran and across the ...