Need for practical solutions to Bangladesh’s economic challenges: Rehman Sobhan
Economist Prof Rehman Sobhan, Chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has called for actionable solutions to Bangladesh’s long-standing economic challenges, including export diversification and the promotion of the…
New Zealand eliminate Bangladesh from champions trophy; Pakistan also knocked out
Bangladesh’s hopes of advancing in the Champions Trophy were dashed on Monday, as they suffered a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The loss ended their…
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- February 23, 2025
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Gold trader shot, stabbed in Banasree
A gold trader was shot and stabbed by an unidentified group of armed men in front of his residence in the capital’s Banasree area on Sunday (23 February) night. “An…
Kohli’s century leads India to comfortable win over Pakistan in champions trophy
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century guided India to a commanding six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy on Sunday, leaving the defending champions on the brink of elimination. Chasing a…
Stocks continue their winning streak
Both of the country’s major stock exchanges, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), maintained an upward trajectory today, following a positive trend as investors continued their buying…
- Bangladesh
- February 23, 2025
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UNSG to visit Dhaka in mid-March, UN envoy tells CA
The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, has said the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres would visit Bangladesh in mid-March and would meet the Rohingyas in camps…
Reforms can’t be done without political stability: Tarique
Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of BNP, stated on Sunday that implementing reform proposals in Bangladesh is impossible without political stability. He emphasised the need for the government to conduct…
Proposed renewable energy policy protected fossil fuel business interests
The proposed draft renewable energy policy 2025’s limited targets will not ensure the country’s energy security. Instead, it will increase dependence on fossil fuels and allow businesses to earn higher…
Circular issued on keeping AC temp at 25°C in offices, homes
The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has requested setting the air conditioner (AC) temperature at a minimum of 25°C during the upcoming Ramadan and the summer season.This information…
Bangladesh’s declining remittances from Saudi Arabia: A puzzle of undocumented workers and hundi networks
Bangladesh has sent a record number of workers to Saudi Arabia in recent years. In FY24, 5.26 lakh workers left for the Gulf kingdom, marking a steady rise from 4.52…
