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Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Khondoker Rashed Maqsood has made it clear that he will not step down despite ongoing protests from BSEC employees. The employees are demanding…
Food inflation drops to 21-month low, but challenges persist
Food inflation in Bangladesh has fallen to its lowest level in 21 months, reaching 9.24% in February, down from 10.72% in January, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).…
Experts call for urgent reforms in Bangladesh’s energy master plan to combat air pollution and carbon emissions
Leading experts, policymakers, and environmental activists gathered on Thursday in an online policy dialogue to stress the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to Bangladesh’s Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan…
Santner spins New Zealand into ICC champions trophy final with match-winning spell
Lahore’s M.M. Alam Road, just a few kilometers from the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, was unusually quiet as the city braced for the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final between South Africa and…
119 killed in mob violence over past 7 months: Report
A recent report by the Human Rights Support Society (HRSS) reveals that at least 119 people have been killed and 74 injured in 114 mob lynching incidents over the last…
Student protesters set fire to Fazlur Rahman’s image over ‘Razakar’s Son’ remarks
A group of students at Dhaka University set fire to an image of BNP leader Fazlur Rahman on Wednesday, after he allegedly referred to a student representative as ‘the son…
Essentials see cheaper this Ramadan than past
Compared to previous years, this Ramadan, people are finding some comfort as they are getting most of the essentials, particularly the kitchen and grocery items, at cheaper and affordable prices. Visiting…
Chief Adviser urges reform of labour laws to align with global standards
Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus has urged the relevant officials to reform Bangladesh’s existing labour laws to meet international standards, aiming to enhance the living conditions of millions of…
New employment opportunities decrease, people facing some difficulty: Finance Advisor
Finance Advisor Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has expressed concern over the decline in new employment opportunities, citing disruptions in business activities as a major factor. While acknowledging the challenges people are…
Two cargo LNGs to be imported from Switzerland and Singapore for Tk1,496 Cr
The Bangladesh government has decided to import two cargo LNGs (liquefied natural gas) to meet the country’s energy demand. The total cost of importing these LNGs from the spot market…
