Election commission extends deadline for political party registration to June 22

The Election Commission (EC) has extended the deadline for political party registration until June 22, allowing new parties additional time to fulfill the necessary requirements to participate in the upcoming…

Mirza Fakhrul stresses need for political unity amid national instability

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emphasised the urgent need for political unity, highlighting the current instability in the country. Speaking at a memorial meeting in honor of…

Urgent need to shift from costly LNG to rooftop solar: BERC Chief Jalal Ahmed

In a bold call for energy reform, Jalal Ahmed, Chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, stressed the urgent need to shift away from costly fossil fuel imports and embrace…

Empowering Rural Women: National validation workshop highlights findings and action plan

A pivotal national workshop on women’s empowerment in agriculture took center stage in Dhaka, as stakeholders from across Bangladesh gathered to validate key findings and chart an actionable path forward.…

Teesta project still at policy stage, feasibility study needed: Planning Adviser

Bangladesh has not yet made any final decision regarding the much-anticipated Teesta River development project, according to Planning Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.He made the remarks while speaking to journalists following…

Govt to drill two deep wells in Titas and Bakhrabad to boost gas supply

In a move to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security, the government has taken the initiative to drill two deep exploration wells in the Titas and Bakhrabad gas fields. The project aims…

From $3.2b to $800m, Isn’t that a sign of change?: Rizwana

Bangladesh’s first green energy olympiad launches, spotlighting youth and climate leadership In a bold call for transformation, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change,…

Bangladesh’s interim govt to unveil FY26 budget on June 2

In a break from longstanding tradition, Bangladesh’s interim government will announce the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Monday, June 2, instead of the customary Thursday in June,…

Bangladesh signs €5m grant deal with IOM to enhance migration management, reintegration

Bangladesh has signed a €5 million grant agreement with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen migration management and sustainable reintegration systems in the country. The deal was formalised…

Soybean oil price increased by Tk14 per litre

The government has officially raised the retail price of bottled soybean oil by Tk14 per litre, bringing the new price to Tk189—up from the previous Tk175. The revised price of…