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...

Mahbubul Haque, Mahbubul Alam Tara remembered for lasting contributions to nation

Former Members of Parliament Mahbubul Haque and Mahbubul Alam Tara were remembered as visionary leaders whose contributions to the nation continue to inspire future generations at a discussion meeting held at the National Press Club on Thursday marking their death anniversaries.Speaking as the chief guest, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paid rich tribute to the two brothers, saying their dedication, sacrifices and service to the country had left a lasting legacy.“Many people enter politics, but only a few are able to leave a lasting impact on society. Mahbubul Haque and Mahbubul Alam Tara were among those rare leaders who succeeded in doing so through their commitment to public welfare,” he said.He described them as far-sighted leaders who always worked for the wellbeing of the pe...

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Special govt initiative to eliminate discrimination against women in sports arena, ensure safety, establish rights

The present government has taken special initiatives to eliminate discrimination against women in the country's sports arena, ensure their safety, women empowerment and establish their rights.A committee has been formed with five eminent sports friendly women to establish as one of the medium to fulfill all these objectives.National award-winning former national table tennis player Jobera Rahman Linu is the convener of this committee. Other four members of the committee are; Farida Yasmin, Member of Parliament for the reserved women's seat of the National Parliament, Sarwat Siraj (Shukla), President of Bangladesh Women's Sports Association, Nasrin Sultana, Professor of the Institute of Health Economics, Dhaka University, and Umme Israt, Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.According to an order signed on June 2 by Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Angyajai Marma, the mandate of this committee will be (a) to formulate strategies for the protection, security, participation, development and development of women's talent in sports (b) to take steps to establish women's participation and leadership in sports, (c) to provide training to potential women athletes emerging from the grassroots level for their participation on a larger scale, and to provide institutional and legal support, if necessary, (d) to take steps to ensure the health, nutrition, and mental development of athletes, including social status, (e) to eliminate the investment deficit in women's sports and establish equal financial benefits for wom...

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

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