PM receives maiden GCA Local Adaptation Champions Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today received the Local Adaptation Champions Award of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) as Bangladesh won the maiden award for its leading role in introducing…

Nationwide survey launched to assess health of women, children

The government launches on an important nationwide survey aimed to comprehensively understand the health landscape of women and children, delving into crucial data, such as blood lead levels, to ensure…

PM returns home after attending Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned home from New Delhi tonight after attending the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi as the prime minister of India for a third consecutive term. A…

Budget neglects banking, energy sectors and favors influential groups: Dr Debapriya

Renowned economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has criticized the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, stating that it lacks measures to address the issues plaguing the banking and energy sectors,…

ADB provides $250m loan to boost social resilience

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh signed a $250 million loan agreement on Monday to strengthen Bangladesh’s social protection system. Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary, Economic…

Govt offices to run from 9am-5pm after Eid-ul-Azha: cabinet secy

Government, semi-government, autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions will run from 9am to 5pm after Eid-ul-Azha vacation. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting today. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina chaired the…

President asks CAG office to ensure proper spending of public money

President Mohammed Shahabuddin asked the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) office to ensure transparent and accountable use of public funds.    The President came up with the directive as a…

Inflation hits 9.89%, highest in 7 months

Inflation spiked to 9.89% in May, up from 9.74% in April, marking its highest level in the past seven months. This rise adversely impacts economically disadvantaged and low-income individuals. According…

Essential goods have now become luxury items: CPD

The cost of essential goods in Bangladesh has escalated to the point where they are now considered luxury items, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) reported on Sunday. Food prices…

Bangladesh to work with those countries helping advancement: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh would rather work with those countries which will help in Dhaka’s journey towards development and prosperity not taking into consideration who engages in…