Day: July 30, 2026
Govt Prioritizes Logistics Cost Reduction to Tackle High Food Inflation: Commerce Minister
Dhaka: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced on Thursday that the government is focusing on reducing logistics costs, identifying them as a significant barrier to lowering Bangladesh’s persistently high food inflation.
According to Un…
Action to Be Taken Over Canal Excavation Irregularities: Relief Minister Dulu
Dhaka: Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu on Thursday announced that the government will investigate allegations of irregularities in canal excavation projects and take action if any wrongdoing is found. Speaking to reporters af…
Begum Rokeya University Assistant Director Suspended for Using Fake Academic Certificates
Begum rokeya university: Authorities have suspended Sohel Rana, assistant director of its Physical Education Department after an investigation found that he had used fake academic certificates to secure his job.
According to United News of Banglades…
DU Suspends Three Teachers, Relieves Four Others of Duties Over Allegations
Dhaka: The Dhaka University authorities have suspended three teachers and one university official while relieving four other teachers of all academic and administrative responsibilities over separate allegations.
According to United News of Banglade…
Bangladesh Sets Ambitious Target for ICT Sector Growth
Dhaka: Long regarded as a supporting sector rather than a primary growth engine, Bangladesh’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and telecommunications industry is now being positioned at the centre of the country’s economic transformation…
Child Drowns While Bathing in Sirajganj Pond
Sirajganj: A six-year-old boy tragically drowned while bathing in a pond in Raiganj upazila of Sirajganj. The incident occurred on Tuesday, leaving the local community in mourning.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased, identified as …
Multiple Intermediaries Widen Farm-Retail Price Gap in Bangladesh, Study Finds
Dhaka: Multiple layers of intermediaries and heavy dependence on urban wholesalers are major factors behind the wide gap between farm gate and retail prices of essential food commodities in Bangladesh, a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) r…
Case Withdrawal Mandatory for Policy Support and Incentives, Declares Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh bank: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has mandated that applicants must withdraw all pending lawsuits against the government, central bank, or respective bank to qualify for government-announced incentive packages or special policy support.
Accordin…