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A rebuttal on 'Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs'

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- This note responds to Helal Uddin Ahmed's piece "Pitfalls of Trumpian tariffs" (P4, FE, January 30, 2026) by examining the analytical assumptions underlying the critique rather than t... Read More


Editors' Council urges protection of journalists covering election

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The Editors' Council has urged the authorities and political parties to ensure the safety of journalists covering the upcoming elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, the counc... Read More


Govt to propose UN-led investigation into Hadi's killing

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government is going to propose the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) take charge of the inquiry into the killing of Sharif Osman bin ... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 09

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 09, officials said. Whe... Read More


Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 08

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 08, officials said. The... Read More


BB mops up dollars as remittances rise

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The central bank purchased a further US$196.50 million through auction from 16 banks on the interbank spot market on Thursday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar agains... Read More


Interim govt pushes thru 116 ordinances, 14 foreign deals

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government has pushed through 116 ordinances and 14 bilateral agreements in its bid for stabilising governance and executing systemic reforms. The figures were presented ... Read More


Smart electricity meters lie idle

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Around 0.4 million smart pre-payment meters imported under Dhaka Power Distribution Company's (DPDC) long-delayed smart-metering project are lying idle in warehouses, raising concerns... Read More


Arrest warrants issued for three doctors over child Ayan's circumcision death

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Police have found evidence of "negligence and medical malpractice" by three doctors in connection with the death of five-year-old Ayan Ahmed, who died after a circumcision procedure a... Read More


EBL to continue partnership with SOS Children's Villages

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Building on the success of its 2025 collaboration, Eastern Bank Limited PLC (EBL) has expressed its intent to continue supporting SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh in 2026, focusing ... Read More