Govt trying to establish one-party rule by installing loyalists in key posts: Jamaat chief

Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday alleged that the government is trying to establish a one-party rule in the country by appointing its ...

Restaurant owners demand uniform VAT, harassment-free business environment

The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association (BROA) on Friday urged the government to set a uniform Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for both restaurants and catering services and completely withdraw the ...

Teesta master plan likely to get ECNEC approval at next meeting: Minister

Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Friday said the Teesta Master Plan is expected to receive approval at the next meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic ...

Malaysia chosen for PM Tarique’s first foreign trip amid regional geopolitical dynamics

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to make Malaysia his first overseas destination after assuming office, a move that diplomats and analysts view as a reflection of Bangladesh’s effort to ...

PM’s official visit: Dhaka, Beijing likely to sign 15-17 bilateral instruments

Bangladesh and China are expected to sign 15-17 bilateral instruments during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to the East Asian country.These may include 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), two agreements, ...

Gold price drops by Tk 6,590 per bhori in two phases

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced the price of 22-carat gold by a total of Tk 6,590 per bhori in two phases, bringing the new price down to Tk ...

PM Tarique’s Malaysia, China visits to focus on trade, investment and strategic cooperation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s upcoming official visits to Malaysia and China are expected to open new avenues of bilateral cooperation, with a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) ...

Bangladesh-Malaysia ties reach new heights as FTA talks near launch

Bangladesh and Malaysia are advancing efforts to deepen their bilateral relationship through a range of economic and trade initiatives, with the proposed Bangladesh-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) emerging as a ...

PM set to embark on maiden overseas tour with Malaysia visit Sunday

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to embark on his first foreign tour since assuming office four months ago, travelling to Malaysia and China on a six-day visit aimed at ...

US-Iran talks set for today in Switzerland as Tehran claims Hormuz closure amid Lebanon conflict

US and Iranian negotiators are set to meet in Switzerland on Sunday discuss key details of an interim agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as tensions remain high over ...