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Bangladesh faces up to $2.8 billion higher fossil fuel bill for 2026: ZCA Analysis

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Bangladesh's fossil fuel import bill could rise by up to USD 2.8 billion in 2026, adding pressure on the country's economy and raising energy security concerns as the current supply ... Read More


Bangladesh to become manufacturing hub, regional gateway: PM

, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said the government's mission is to transform Bangladesh into a manufacturing hub and a gateway to the region, with electronics, pharmaceuticals,... Read More


Minister unveils integrated reform plan to revive Bangladesh's leather industry

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The government is working on an integrated reform plan to revive Bangladesh's leather industry and restore its position in the global market by reforming the tannery sector, attracti... Read More


Shafiqur, Malaysian envoy discuss energy crisis, Rohingya repatriation

, Sept. 3 -- Malaysian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Mohd Shuhada Othman met Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday, with discussions focusing o... Read More


JCD digital platform, four booklets launched

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday formally inaugurated the digital platform of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) and launched the distribution of fou... Read More


Measles-like symptoms claim 3 more lives

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Three children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, raising the country's combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 98... Read More


Trade deal helps Bangladesh retain US market competitiveness: Muktadir

Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 3 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday said the trade agreement signed between Bangladesh and the United States has helped reduce the reciprocal tariff on Ba... Read More


President seeks greater expatriate role in investment, development

, Sept. 3 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called upon Bangladeshi businesspeople living abroad to invest in the country and bring in foreign investment. He made the call when a d... Read More


Shapla Chattar massacre: ICT orders Hasina, 29 others to surrender by Sept 16

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Thursday asked 30 people including ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to surrender before the court by September 16 in a case filed in connect... Read More


President urges police to work with integrity to maintain law and order

, Sept. 3 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday called upon police officials to discharge their duties with honesty, dedication and professionalism to maintain law and order and curb cr... Read More