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CCGP approves import of 1.10 lakh tonnes of fertiliser

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved proposals to import 40,000 tonnes of granular urea from Saudi Arabia, and 70,000 tonnes of DAP and TSP ferti... Read More


Bangladesh sees 45.6% remittance growth in first 11 days of Aug

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh received US$1.38 billion in remittances during the first 11 days of August 2026, registering a robust 45.6 percent growth compared to $954 million received during the same... Read More


Bangladesh, Canada discuss cooperation to curb fraud, irregular migration

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and Canada on Wednesday discussed shared priorities including strengthening cooperation to prevent fraud and irregular migration to enable legitimate migration as well as ... Read More


CCGP approves procumbent of 8 LNG cargoes amid global energy uncertainty

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Wednesday approved procurement of eight cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through direct international purchases to meet t... Read More


Dengue: 2 more die, 723 hospitalised in 24 hours

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Two people died of dengue and 723 new patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has rise... Read More


Health impact of dev projects should be assessed: Faridul

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- State Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam on Wednesday said health consequences, along with environmental impacts, should be assessed for develo... Read More


Bangladesh, US eye enhanced economic partnership

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Bangladesh and the United States (US) on Wednesday emphasised the importance of further strengthening bilateral economic relations by deepening communication and partnerships between... Read More


Halal economy can be a major area of opportunity: Commerce Minister

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir stressed the need for reducing its reliance on traditional export products and explore emerging sectors, particularly by developing a stron... Read More


Six senior police officers suspended over absence, negligence

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- The government has suspended six high-ranking police officers for alleged negligence in professional duties, unauthorised absence from work and disobedience of government rules. The... Read More


Presidential Election: Nomination papers to be submitted Thursday

Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Nomination papers must be submitted between 10am and 4pm on Thursday to run in the presidential election slated for August 20 next. The ruling BNP has formally not declared its pres... Read More