Farewell to renowned leader of BNP: A tribute to memory of Shehab Uddin Bhuiyan

Today (7 April), we bid farewell to Md Shehab Uddin Bhuiyan, the Director-General of The Universal Academy and a shining star in the field of Bangladeshi creative publishing. The news…

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…

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…

Nearly 99% of RMG workers uninterested in Universal Pension Scheme: Survey

A recent survey reveals that nearly 99% of readymade garment (RMG) workers in Bangladesh are uninterested in the Universal Pension Scheme (UPS). Only 1.3% of workers have enrolled in the…

Govt’s ultimate goal is to make ‘July Charter’: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the ultimate goal of the interim government is to make the July Charter by reaching a consensus over reforms with political parties.…

BNP hopes for ‘minimal consensus’ on state reforms

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed hope that political parties will reach a “minimal consensus” on state reforms through dialogue, paving the way for the timely holding of…

CA joins meeting with Bangladeshi expatriates in Dubai

Chief Adviser Professor Yunus today joined a community engagement programme with Bangladeshi expatriates in Dubai, UAE. He attended the meeting on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit (WGS), reports…

Court sentences three to death for 2019 murder of Businessman in Brahmanbaria

A court in Brahmanbaria has sentenced three individuals to death for the 2019 murder of businessman Saidur Rahman in Bancharampur Upazila. The sentence was issued on Thursday by Brahmanbaria Additional…

Govt assures BNP of holding national election by Dec: Fakhrul

The interim government has assured a BNP delegation that the 13th parliamentary election will take place by December this year. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir made the announcement…

Rizwana calls for a clear action plan to tackle pollution

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, the Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser, emphasized that reducing air pollution is a lengthy process that depends on factors such as economic capacity, development patterns, communication…