Bangladesh plans long-term energy transition with audits, renewable

The government has taken a move to strengthen energy audits across major industries as part of a broader strategy to curb energy waste, reduce dependence on imported fuels and build…

Bangladesh apparel exports to EU slump 19% in Jan-May

China signaled on Friday that the United States could restore Hong Kong ‘s preferential privileges, saying Washington confirmed it will not renew an executive order that revoked the city’s special…

A look back at FIFA World cup finals

From Uruguay’s triumph in the inaugural FIFA World Cup final in 1930 to Argentina’s dramatic penalty shootout victory over France in 2022, the World Cup final has produced some of…

‘Extortionist’ Bappi, 4 others held with foreign firearms in Dhaka

Police have arrested Tanim Reza alias Bappi, an alleged extortionist, and four of his associates along with firearms in the capital’s Motijheel area. Four other arrestees are Md Jewel, 48,…

5,890 Boda farmers to receive loan waiver, five saplings each: state minister

State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad has said the government has taken different farmer-friendly programmes as part of the implementation of its election manifesto. He said the principal…

Biman plans to lease 10 aircraft by 2027: Millat

Biman Bangladesh Airlines plans to lease up to 10 aircraft by 2027 to expand its international network and bridge a capacity gap before 14 newly ordered Boeing aircraft begin arriving…

NBR intensifies nationwide monitoring of withholding tax compliance

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has intensified nationwide monitoring and verification of withholding tax compliance through special teams of its tax zones. In a press release issued today, the…

July Charter implementation debate should end: Mirza Fakhrul

LGRD and Cooperatives Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said the debate on the implementation of the July Charter should end.  In this context, he said…

HSC exam centre changed in Cumilla after waterlogging sparks outcry

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Cumilla on Tuesday shifted an HSC examination centre following widespread criticism after severe waterlogging forced examinees to wade through waist-deep water to sit…

DU celebrates 105th founding anniversary

Dhaka University (DU) celebrated its 106th founding anniversary – DU Day 2026 – on Wednesday with a day-long programme highlighting the institution’s contributions to higher education, democratic movements and nation-building. …