Bangladesh becomes Asia’s 9th largest economy
The country ranks as second-largest economy, following India in south Asia Bangladesh has emerged as the ninth-largest economy in Asia based on the size of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP),…
Bangladesh to set up three economic zones for chinese investment
The interim government plans to attract increased Chinese investment by dedicating three special economic zones (SEZs) to China, aiming to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country. According to…
Tarique urges party unity to strengthen public confidence in BNP
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to forge strong unity in order to uphold and reinforce the public’s trust in the party. “Millions of people…
New proposal sparks debate: BNP opposes two-term cap on Prime Minister
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has rejected a key recommendation by the Constitution Reform Commission to limit the prime ministership to two terms for any individual. The party insists that…
Prof Yunus urges immediate action on local govt reform recommendations
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for the immediate implementation of the Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendations, stressing that reforms must move swiftly “from paper to practice.” The call…
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…
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…
Court issues arrest warrants for Hasina, Rehana, Tulip, and Azmina in purbachal plot corruption case
A Dhaka court has issued arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana, and Rehana’s daughters Tulip Siddiq and Azmina Siddiq in connection with alleged corruption…
CA requests Trump to delay new tariff regime for three months
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday has sent a letter to US President Donald Trump, urging him to postpone the implementation of a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi products entering…