Edible oil supply gradually normalising, says Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khondakar Abdul Muktadir said edible oil supply in the capital is gradually returning to normal levels and being sold at fair prices, after conducting an unannounced inspection of ...

Bangladesh braces for several heatwaves, severe thunderstorms in May

Bangladesh is likely to experience 1-3 heatwaves including one severe heatwave (40°C–41.9°C) and thunderstorms  in the current month.The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued its monthly weather outlook for May, ...

PM orders simplifying project approval process to attract investment

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to simplify the project approval process to attract both local and foreign investment.He also assured necessary support for investors willing ...

Country logs highest single-day 17 deaths from measles, similar symptoms

The country on Monday recorded 17 deaths from measles and similar symptoms, the highest single-day toll since the outbreak of the highly contagious but preventable disease in March this year.Of ...

No reason for concern, Bangladesh-US trade deal designed for mutual benefit: Minister

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday said the Bangladesh-US trade agreement should be utilised for mutual benefit, stressing that there is no reason for concern over the deal.He made ...

No one can make us surrender’: Iranian President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected US demands for concessions in talks to end the ongoing conflict, warning that Iran will not bow to pressure.Responding to US calls to compromise ...

BSEC slaps heavy fines on Vanguard Asset Management for repeated securities law violations

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has imposed substantial financial penalties on Vanguard Asset Management Limited for violating securities laws in connection with two separate unlawful investment transactions made ...

Fisherfolk to get farmers card benefits: State Minister Salauddin Tuku

State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salauddin Tuku announced Tuesday that fisherfolk will be brought under the government's Farmers' Card scheme, which will also provide loan facilities to beneficiaries.State ...

BGB asked to stay alert to possible push-ins from India: Salahuddin

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been instructed to remain vigilant along borders to prevent any possible push-ins from India following the BJP’s victory ...

Political situation improved, stability key to investment: Fakhrul

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives(LGRD)  Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s political situation has improved compared to the past and expressed hope that sustained stability would ...