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Bangladesh economy stable despite challenges: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said that Bangladesh's economy remains largely stable despite significant challenges, emphasising that sustained reforms, stronger instit... Read More


Weak reform delivery, institutional gaps remain major barriers: KAS Murshid

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Former Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dr KAS Murshid on Monday warned weak reform delivery and institutional gaps remain major barriers to ... Read More


BNP demands cancellation of Jamaat candidate's nomination in Sylhet-1

Sylhet, Feb. 9 -- Sylhet Metropolitan BNP on Monday demanded the cancellation of the nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Moulana Habibur Rahman in the Sylhet-1 constituency, alleging concealment o... Read More


Dhaka eyes stronger economic, technological cooperation with Tokyo

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the historic and landslide victory of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), noting that t... Read More


Tasnim Jara criticises phone ban, alleges risk of irregularities

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency Dr Tasnim Jara has alleged that the Election Commission's decision to ban mobile phones is effectively creating opportunities for ir... Read More


Remittance surges to $1.03 billion in 8 days of February

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Remittance inflows to Bangladesh have seen a massive spike in February ahead of election and Ramadan, expatriates sent US $1.03 billion remittance in the first 8 days of the month. A... Read More


Bangladesh capital market ends higher on strong DSE, CSE gains

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's capital market closed on a positive note on Monday, with indices at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) posting notable gains amid hig... Read More


Ramadan supplies ample in Bangladesh, prices stable: Traders

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh's markets have enough key food items ahead of Ramadan and traders say steady supplies should help keep prices stable during the fasting month. They made the remarks at a s... Read More


CCTV installed at 680 polling centres in Gaibandha

Gaibandha, Feb. 9 -- CCTV cameras have been installed at 680 polling centres in Gaibandha district, including high-risk char areas to maintain law and order situation. According to the local administ... Read More


BNP not to compromise on women rights: Fakhrul

Thakurgaon, Feb. 9 -- BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said their party would remain uncompromising in protecting the rights of all citizens, particularly mothers and sister... Read More