Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s economy posted a stronger performance in the first quarter (Q1) of the 2025-26 fiscal year, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerating to 4.50 percent on a point-to-point basis in constant prices, according to provi…
Dhaka: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, speaking at the ‘South Asian Regional Conference on State of Higher Education and Future Pathway’ in Dhaka, emphasized the need for South Asian countries to collaborate and learn from each other, urging a depa…
Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday allowed 53 previously rejected aspirants to contest the February-12 national election after hearings, while two Jamaat candidates for Dhaka-2 and Cumilla-3 were declared invalid.
According to United Ne…
Dhaka: Sustained international assistance from countries such as Sweden remains crucial to bolstering Bangladesh’s Rohingya response, as it continues to host refugees until a durable solution is achieved, said the UN Refugee Agency.
According to Uni…
Dhaka: The Bangladesh Restaurant Owners’ Association (BROA) has issued a stark warning that the nation’s restaurant industry is grappling with severe challenges that threaten its very survival. Rising energy costs, rampant inflation, and regulatory is…
Dhaka: A Dhaka court on Tuesday set February 2 for delivering its verdict in a case filed over the misuse of power in securing a 10-katha government plot in the Purbachal area of the capital against Sheikh Hasina, her niece UK MP Tulip Siddiq, and 15 …
Dhaka: A two-day regional dialogue titled “Northeast Indian Ocean Regional Dialogue on Sustainable Blue Economy, connectivity, and resilience” officially commenced today at a hotel in Dhaka. The high-level event brings together senior policymakers, ma…
Jurain: A van driver was killed early Monday after being hit by a speeding truck while crossing the road in the Balur Maidan area of Jurain under Shyampur Police Station in the capital. The accident occurred around 3:00 am, according to police.
Acco…