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IMF Chief Hails Prof Yunus Leadership, Reforms

IMF Chief Hails Prof Yunus Leadership, Reforms

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday lauded the leadership of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, crediting him for Bangladesh’s remarkable economic...

  • 17 Sep 2025
Bangladesh to Follow Indonesia-Malaysia Model in Hajj Management

Bangladesh to Follow Indonesia-Malaysia Model in Hajj Management

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain has said Bangladesh may follow the Indonesia-Malaysia model in Hajj management to bring more efficiency and affordability for pilgrims.Adviser said the...

  • 17 Sep 2025
Gold Price Hits Record High Again, Rises by Tk 3,675 Per Bhori

Gold Price Hits Record High Again, Rises by Tk 3,675 Per Bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again raised gold prices in the country, setting a new all-time high.As per the revised rate, the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Administrators Appointed to Oversee Merger of Five Troubled Banks

Administrators Appointed to Oversee Merger of Five Troubled Banks

Bangladesh Bank has decided to appoint administrators to supervise the planned merger of five struggling Shariah-based private banks into a single state-owned Islamic lender, in what officials describ...

  • 16 Sep 2025
I May Be the Last Witness in Hasina’s Case: NCP’s Nahid

I May Be the Last Witness in Hasina’s Case: NCP’s Nahid

National Citizens’ Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam said he may be the final witness in the case against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and that the trial will move towards a verdict after his te...

  • 16 Sep 2025
South Asia Trade Fair 2025 Kicks Off in Dhaka with Participation from SAARC Countries

South Asia Trade Fair 2025 Kicks Off in Dhaka with Participation from SAARC Countries

The South Asia Trade Fair 2025, featuring products ranging from ready-made garments and textiles, gems and jewelry, cosmetics, leather goods, home appliances, kitchenware, processed foods, and electro...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Education Adviser Vows to Resolve Higher Education Hurdles for English-Medium Students

Education Adviser Vows to Resolve Higher Education Hurdles for English-Medium Students

Education Adviser Professor Dr. C R Abrar on Tuesday assured a delegation from the Bangladesh English Medium School Assistance Foundation (BEMSAF) that measures would be taken to address difficulties...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Urban Residents to Receive Primary Healthcare Through City Corporations, Municipalities: Adviser Asif

Urban Residents to Receive Primary Healthcare Through City Corporations, Municipalities: Adviser Asif

Adviser to the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives (LGRD), Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, on Tuesday said the government aims to provide primary healthcare to urban residents...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Stock Market Recovering, Investors Returning: DSE Chairman

Stock Market Recovering, Investors Returning: DSE Chairman

The chairman of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Mominul Islam, on Tuesday described the country’s stock market outlook as encouraging, saying the market has begun to recover and investors are graduall...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Japanese Envoy Optimistic about Soon to be Signed EPA with Bangladesh

Japanese Envoy Optimistic about Soon to be Signed EPA with Bangladesh

Japan’s Ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, expressed optimism on Tuesday that the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan will be signed soon, calling the partnership...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Stocks Extend Gains; Turnover Drops in Dhaka, Rises in Chattogram

Stocks Extend Gains; Turnover Drops in Dhaka, Rises in Chattogram

Dhaka and Chattogram stock markets witnessed a rise in key indices for the second straight session on Tuesday, though turnover fell in Dhaka while gaining momentum in port city.At the Dhaka Stock Exch...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Fossil Fuels Threaten Health at Every Stage: Report

Fossil Fuels Threaten Health at Every Stage: Report

Fossil fuels are endangering human health from fetal development through old age, a new global report warned on Monday, urging governments to phase out oil, gas and coal and accelerate a just transiti...

  • 16 Sep 2025
Hilsa Export to India Begins Today, 1,200 MT Approved for Durga Puja

Hilsa Export to India Begins Today, 1,200 MT Approved for Durga Puja

Bangladesh from Tuesday began exporting hilsa to India, with the government permitting 37 local companies to ship a total of 1,200 metric tons ahead of Durga Puja.The Ministry of Commerce issued the a...

  • 16 Sep 2025
No govt can deny citizens’ fundamental rights: Prof Yunus

No govt can deny citizens’ fundamental rights: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday extended advance greetings to the Hindu community ahead of Durga Puja, saying no government has the right to deny citizens their fundamental constitutional...

  • 16 Sep 2025
DSE Gains 46 Points, CSE Up 57 in Early Trade

DSE Gains 46 Points, CSE Up 57 in Early Trade

The country’s capital markets witnessed a strong start on Tuesday as both Dhaka and Chattogram bourses opened higher, with major indices and most company shares edging up in the first hour of trading....

  • 16 Sep 2025
Available in Bangladesh,  pothos plant may cut indoor toxins

Available in Bangladesh, pothos plant may cut indoor toxins

The humble pothos, better known locally as the money plant, is a fixture in many Bangladeshi homes and offices. Now, it is gaining attention for a less familiar reason: its ability to soak up harmful...

  • 15 Sep 2025
Bangladesh Bank Buys $353 Million in Bold Move to Stabilise Dollar Rate

Bangladesh Bank Buys $353 Million in Bold Move to Stabilise Dollar Rate

In a striking move to steady the dollar, Bangladesh Bank on Monday bought up US$353 million from 26 commercial banks through a multiple-price auction, sending a clear signal that it is determined to s...

  • 15 Sep 2025
DMP Commissioner Stresses Neutral Policing in National Polls

DMP Commissioner Stresses Neutral Policing in National Polls

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Sheikh Mohammad Sajjat Ali on Monday asked members of the police force to remain absolutely neutral during the forthcoming national parliamentary elections...

  • 15 Sep 2025
Padma Bridge Solar System to Generate 6,033 kWp Power

Padma Bridge Solar System to Generate 6,033 kWp Power

A total of 6,033 kilowatt-peak (kWp) of electricity will be generated from solar power at the service areas of Padma Bridge, as Bangladesh Bridge Authority has signed an agreement this week with a pri...

  • 15 Sep 2025
Bangladesh Aims to Deepen Trade, Investment Ties with US: Yunus

Bangladesh Aims to Deepen Trade, Investment Ties with US: Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus reiterated Bangladesh’s strong commitment to strengthening its partnership with the United States, with a particular focus on trade, investment, energy and devel...

  • 15 Sep 2025