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Govt to introduce low-speed e-rickshaws from August

Dhaka, June 28 -- The government will introduce low-speed e-rickshaws in two designated zones in Dhaka city as part of a pilot initiative to regulate battery-powered three-wheelers, said LGRD Adviser ... Read More


Meta launches 'AI Live Skilling Program' in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 28 -- Meta, in partnership with LightCastle Partners, an international management consulting firm, officially launched its Live Skilling initiative in Bangladesh. Meta, the parent company... Read More


Business leaders seek measures to resolve NBR crisis

Dhaka, June 28 -- Businesses on Saturday demanded immediate measures without wasting any time in resolving the emerging crisis related to the shutdown programme enforced by National Board of Revenue (... Read More


Pen-down strike halts operations at Ctg custom house

Dhaka, June 28 -- Operations at the Chattogram Custom House came to a standstill on Saturday (28 June) as customs officials started a 'pen down strike' paralysing the import-export activities at the p... Read More


NBR officials start 'complete shutdown'

Dhaka, June 28 -- Officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have started a nationwide 'complete shutdown' as part of their previously announced programme. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) R... Read More


ISKCON expresses gratitude to govt for peaceful Rath Yatra celebration

Dhaka, June 28 -- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), Bangladesh has expressed its gratitude to the interim government and all concerned for their support in ensuring the pea... Read More


Bangladesh crumble to innings defeat in Colombo after batting collapse

Dhaka, June 28 -- A dismal batting display handed Bangladesh a heavy defeat by an innings and 78 runs in the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday. With this defeat, they lost the series to the h... Read More


Rising debt signals warning for Bangladesh's economy

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh's rising public debt is raising red flags among economists and policymakers, as the debt-to-GDP ratio has climbed nearly 11 percentage points over the past decade, reachin... Read More


Govt plans to launch onshore bidding after 28 years

Dhaka, June 28 -- The interim government is preparing to offer several onshore blocks in hilly regions to international oil companies (IOCs) under a proposed production sharing contract (PSC), aiming ... Read More


Want immediate end to NBR stalemate

Dhaka, June 28 -- Concerned over a grave crisis stemming from taxmen's strike, businesses Saturday demanded immediate resolution of the deadlock at the National Board of Revenue as they said the shutd... Read More