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Bangladesh prioritises energy security, domestic gas exploration in economic recovery roadmap

Dhaka, June 13 -- The government has identified energy security and infrastructure development as key pillars of its medium-term economic recovery strategy, placing particular emphasis on reducing ext... Read More


Tarique-led BNP govt's first budget resumes expansionary streak; reforms, investment-led growth, and national unity stressed

Sangsad Bhaban, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday placed the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal with a call for national unity, inclusive development, and continued refor... Read More


Govt moves to make Bangladesh missions abroad more effective, migrant-friendly

Dhaka, June 9 -- For millions of Bangladeshis living and working abroad, embassies and high commissions often serve as the first line of support during crises, workplace disputes, legal troubles or fa... Read More


Govt's new education diplomacy drive seeks to expand scholarships, skills training worldwide

, June 6 -- As competition for knowledge, innovation and skilled human resources intensifies globally, Bangladesh is seeking to position itself more prominently in the international education landscap... Read More


Battling ecological decline: Govt launches afforestation, climate resilience projects in CHT

, May 17 -- The lush green hills of the Chattogram Hill Tracts (CHT), known for their dense forests, flowing streams and rich biodiversity, are increasingly facing the harsh realities of climate chang... Read More


30 years after closure, Trust Modern Hospital at Mirpur may get new life

Dhaka, May 13 -- More than three decades after the once-ambitious Trust Modern Hospital in Mirpur shut its doors, the government is now considering whether the abandoned facility can be revived or rep... Read More


Govt intensifies nationwide drive to boost fish production, protect biodiversity

, May 5 -- The government has stepped up a wide range of initiatives across the country to increase fish production, expand aquaculture technologies and improve the livelihoods of marginal fish farmer... Read More


Govt moves to ensure safe animal feed, protect public health

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government has taken a move to tighten control over animal feed and expand support for livestock entrepreneurs as concerns mount over food safety risks that extend from farm to tab... Read More


Echoes of 1921: Inside the birthplace of modern China

Dhaka, May 1 -- In the heart of Shanghai's bustling Xintiandi district, tucked away within the grey-brick walls of a traditional shikumen house, lies the epicenter of a political earthquake that resha... Read More


Inside Xinjiang Islamic Institute: Blending faith, state and modernity

, April 25 -- In the heart of Urumqi, Xinjiang Islamic Institute is carving out a new identity as a center of religious excellence, challenging prevailing Western media narratives through a blend of t... Read More