Nahid to lead NCP set to be launched on Friday
The National Citizens’ Party (NCP), a new political party formed by leaders of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (SAD), is set to be launched this Friday…
Govt takes rehabilitation project for flood-hit farmers in eastern Bangladesh
The government has launched a major project to support farmers in flood-affected regions of eastern Bangladesh, focusing on restoring agricultural livelihoods, repairing irrigation systems, and enhancing disaster resilience. The Ministry…
Foreign Loan commitments drop by 67% during Jul-Jan in FY25
Foreign loan commitments to Bangladesh have dropped sharply by 67.22% in the first seven months of the 2024-25 fiscal year (FY25), according to data released by the Economic Relations Division…
Intimate partner violence affects majority of women in Bangladesh: Survey
Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains a critical issue in Bangladesh, with a recent national survey revealing that 70% of women have experienced some form of IPV in their lifetime.The 2024…
Rooppur plant test run to commence soon, ROSATOM DG tells CA
The test run of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will begin soon, Director General of State Corporation for Nuclear Energy ROSATOM of the Russian Federation, Alexey Likhachev said today. “…the…
Mahfuz Alam made new Information Adviser
Mahfuj Alam has been appointed as the Adviser to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. A notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday confirmed the matter. Earlier on Tuesday,…
Experts urge immediate measures to address long-standing inflation impacting business and investment
Experts have expressed significant concerns over the persistent inflation that is heavily affecting business growth and investment in Bangladesh. They have urged the government to take immediate action to curb…
State-backed robbery occurred in energy sector: Press Secretary
Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, has accused the energy sector of state-sponsored corruption, calling for reforms and discipline. He also discussed efforts to improve the efficiency of…
Income inequality in Bangladesh worsens, top 10% hold 58.5% of wealth
Income inequality in Bangladesh has reached alarming levels, with a significant disparity between the nation’s wealthiest and poorest citizens. The top 10% of the population in Bangladesh holds 58.5% of…
Some banks face slim survival chances: Governor
Dr Ahsan H Mansur, Governor of Bangladesh Bank, has raised concerns about the future of several banks in the country, highlighting that while efforts are being made to improve governance,…