Commerce Secretary stresses integrated, technology-driven market monitoring

 Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan today underscored the need for making market monitoring more effective, integrated and technology-driven through stronger inter-agency cooperation, enhanced leadership skills and greater use of…

Biman resumes Manchester flights after four-month suspension

Biman Bangladesh Airlines today resumed its direct Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester service after a four-month suspension, restoring a key air link for thousands of Bangladeshi expatriates, particularly the Sylheti community living in northern…

Govt to import another 500,000 tonnes of fuel to boost reserves

The government is procuring another 500,000 metric tonnes of fuel oil to strengthen the country’s fuel reserves amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, aiming to ensure uninterrupted economic…

Govt committed to transforming armed forces into a modern, four-dimensional force :President

President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday said the government is committed to transforming the armed forces into a modern, technology-driven, four-dimensional force to effectively address evolving challenges. The President said the…

Govt bans PM’s image on official banners, billboards

The government has banned the use of the Prime Minister’s image, including 3D or any other form, on banners, festoons and billboards prepared for any government programme.  The directive was…

PM asks PGR not to distance him from people on security ground

Reiterating that the trust and love of the people remain his greatest source of strength, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged the President Guard Regiment (PGR) to ensure that security…

Dhaka’s air quality ‘moderate’ on Friday morning

Dhaka’s air quality was in the ‘moderate’ category on Friday morning, ranking 14th among cities with the worst air quality. At 9:35am, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI)…

England vs Mexico at Azteca: Kickoff, altitude and weather explainedFarewell

Minutes after England survived a World Cup scare against DR Congo to squeeze into the round of 16, the focus shifted to what’s next for the Three Lions. But it…

GI product betel leaf’s market price under pressure due to excess supply in Rajshahi

Rajshahi’s betel leaf has long held a distinct reputation in the country’s market for its taste, aroma, and quality.  Recognized as a GI (Geographical Indication) product, this betel leaf is…

Govt plans sweeping health sector reforms to take specialized care beyond Dhaka

Bangladesh is preparing for one of the most ambitious restructurings of its healthcare system promising to move specialised medical services closer to people, recruit over 100,000 health workers, modernise medical…