Remittance inflow rises 15.34pc to $3.43 billion in May

BSS: Bangladesh received $3.43 billion in workers’ remittances in May 2026, registering a 15.34 percent increase compared to the corresponding month of the previous year, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) Monday.The country received $3.43 billion in remittances during May 2026 against $2.97 billion in May 2025, reflecting the continued confidence of expatriate Bangladeshis in using formal banking channels to send money home.During the last eight days of May (May 24-31), expatriate Bangladeshis remitted $448.97 million.The central bank data also showed that remittance inflows during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26 (July 2025-May 2026) reached $32.76 billion, posting a robust 19.09 percent growth from $27.51 billion received during the corresponding period of fiscal year 2024-25....

Jamuna Bridge collects over Tk20cr in tolls in six days ahead of Eid

UNB, Sirajganj:: The Jamuna Bridge authorities have collected Tk 20.34 crore in tolls in the past six days as more than 2,62,000 vehicles crossed the Jamuna Bridge ahead of eid-ul-Azha.Data from the Jamuna Bridge authorities showed that a total of 2,62,908 vehicles used the bridge between May 22 and midnight on May 27, said source at Jamuna Bridge authorities.Of them, 1,59,243 vehicles crossed through the eastern toll plaza, while 1,03,665 vehicles used the western toll plaza.During the period, ...

Bangladesh eyes greater energy security with Tk 3,600cr investment plan

Bangladesh is moving to strengthen its energy security and expand electricity access through a new set of government-funded projects targeting gas exploration, power generation and energy sector capacity building.Accordi...

PROGGA calls for strict measures on tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth

Today is World No Tobacco Day. This year's theme is “Unmasking the appeal - Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction”. In Bangladesh, the event will be observed under the title “Prolobhoner Mukhosh Unmachan Kori, Tamak O Nicotiner Asokti Protirodh Kori”. Tobacco and nicotine companies worldwide have long been reinventing and repackaging their products and marketing them through aggressive campaigns with a view to getting children and young people stuck in a cycle of addiction.The tobacco control movement of Bangladesh has recently gained a much-needed momentum with the passage of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026 in the Parliament. However, the exclusion of provisions banning e-cigarettes, vaping, nicotine pouches, and other...

Minister Dipen Dewan resigns citing health reasons

BTV set to broadcast 2026 World Cup in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Television (BTV) is likely to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026 live after ongoing discussions between the Bangladesh government and FIFA reached their final stage, easing uncertainty over the tournament's availability for millions of football fans in the country.Sources at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and BTV confirmed on Wednesday that negotiations are progressing positively. If the deal is finalized, the state-owned broadcaster will air matches live across Bangladesh.Although officials involved in the talks declined to speak publicly, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan indicated that discussions were moving in a satisfactory direction.“We are making progress with all parties concerned to ensure people can watch the matches without spending public money,” the minister told local media.The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to kick off on June 11. Earlier, Singapore-based Springbok Pte Ltd had acquired the broadcasting rights for Bangladesh and was expected to sell sublicenses to local broadcasters.According to sources, the company demanded nearly Tk 151 crore from BTV for the rights, a figure that would have approached Tk 200 crore after taxes. The deal, however, did not materialize.Unable to secure buyers, Springbok reportedly relinquished its rights, prompting the Bangladesh government to open direct negotiations with FIFA. Senior officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), and BTV have been involved in several rounds of discussions aimed at obtaining br...

Ensure strict safety oversight of LPG sector

There has been a rapid expansion of Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas sector without adequate safety compliance, technical oversight and trained manpower. This situation is increasing the ris...

Take effective measures to stop deadly gas explosions

The tragic death of Sayma Akter at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery has completed one of the most heartbreaking family tragedies in recent memory. With her passing, all five members of a family in Narayanganj’s Fatullah &mdash...

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