Dhaka: Bangladesh’s medium-term economic outlook has improved, with growth expected to strengthen steadily over the next two fiscal years, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report.
According to United News of Bangladesh,…
Dhaka: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday underscored the critical need for ocean conservation and the development of a sustainable blue economy. He expressed optimism that the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the …
Sylhet: The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate (NCRPD) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Tk 50,000 on a trader for illegally stockpiling a large number of LPG gas cylinders at a house in Shibganj area of Sylhet city. Based on a tip-off, a dr…
Dhaka: The government on Wednesday said it remains hopeful of a smooth transition through the national election but wants to prevent the arrival of any ‘unexpected individuals’ from abroad who may attempt to create an undesirable situation during the …
Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) lauded Finland and the European Union for deploying a large EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) for the upcoming national elections. Bangladesh also sought Finland’s support for its post-LDC transiti…
Dhaka: The government has officially declared the Family Appellate Court, Child Rape Prevention Tribunals, and Land Survey Appellate Tribunals as special courts. The announcement was formalized through a gazette issued by the Law Ministry on January 1…
Dhaka: The capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka, ranked second worst on the global Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning. The city recorded an AQI score of 260 at 8:40am, classifying the air as very unhealthy, according to air quality and pollution cit…
Dhaka: Dhaka witnessed severe traffic congestion on Wednesday as students of seven government colleges blocked key roads including the Science Lab intersection, demanding the promulgation of an ordinance to establish Dhaka Central University. The prot…