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Rice biggest driver of October’s food inflation in Bangladesh: GED

Rice alone contributed about 47 percent of total food inflation in October while vegetables posted a strong negative impact because of seasonal abundance, according to the latest Economic Update and Outlook for November 2025 prepared by the General Economics Division (GED).Protein items including be...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,Politics

Dr Mohammad Ayub Mia appointed chairman of Sammilito Islami Bank

Former senior secretary Dr Mohammad Ayub Mia has been appointed chairman of Sammilito Islami Bank.Bangladesh Bank gave the approval of his appointment on Sunday.The appointment follows the central bank’s final approval of the newly formed ‘Sammilito Islami Bank PLC,’ which was crea...

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Bangladesh’s banking sector sees surge in small deposits as ultra-rich exit post-changeover

Bangladesh’s banking sector is experiencing a profound transformation, with a notable surge in small and lower-medium deposits coinciding with a sharp withdrawal of funds by the nation’s wealthiest depositors following the political changeover in August 2024.According to Bangladesh Bank ...

National,Politics,Country, Districts

Teesta Dam ‘renovation’ in Rangpur turns into a 'sand bonanza'

A Tk 1.5-crore project to renovate a vulnerable Teesta River dam in Nohali Union, Rangpur, has turned into a hub of illegal sand extraction, political involvement and profit-making, raising concerns among locals.Instead of reinforcing the embankment, influential groups and contractors are allegedly ...

National,Healthcare,Politics

Chinese medical experts join Khaled’s treatment efforts

A five-member team of specialist doctors from China Medical Team has arrived in Dhaka to assist in the treatment of ailing BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who remains in a highly critical condition.The delegation held a meeting on Monday afternoon with the medical board overseeing her treatment at Ever...

National,Politics

Tarique not a voter, but could be if EC decides: EC Secretary

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is not a voter, but he could still become one if the Election Commission (EC) makes a decision in this regard, said Election Commission Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed on Monday.“As far as I know, he is not a voter,” he said, replying to a question from r...

National,Politics

Khaleda put on ventilation: Azam Khan

BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia has been placed on ventilation on Sunday night as her health has taken another critical turn.“Begum Zia’s condition has turned critical again. She has been on ventilation support since last night,” BNP Vice-Chairman Advocate Ahm...

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Month of Victory begins

December, the month of Victory when Bangladesh was born as an independent country in 1971 after the surrender of Pakistani occupation forces following a nine-month war, began on Monday.Different sociocultural, political, and professional bodies and institutions will celebrate the month through diffe...

National,Sports,Football

HC questions salary gap between men’s and women’s footballers

The High Court on Sunday issued a rule asking why the disparity in salaries and benefits between women footballers and their male counterparts in Bangladesh should not be declared illegal.A High Court bench of Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi and Justice Riazuddin Ahmed, issued the rule following the in...

National,Politics

BDR Mutiny: Probe body says Hasina had 'green signal' for entire incident

The Commission, formed to reinvestigate the 2009 BDR massacre, the brutal massacre committed in the name of BDR mutiny submitted its report to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Sunday, noting that then PM Sheikh Hasina had a 'green signal' for the entire incident to take place while then ...

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Climate disasters: Bangladesh unveils national roadmap for early warning systems

Bangladesh on Sunday launched its National Roadmap for establishing Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS), aiming to ensure that every citizen receives timely and effective alerts against climate-related disasters.The roadmap was introduced at the “National Early Warnings for All (EW4All)...

National,Politics

EC discusses 22 key issues with govt officials as election approaches

The Election Commission on Sunday held an extensive meeting with senior representatives from more than 30 relevant ministries, divisions and authorities to discuss 22 key issues relating to the upcoming general election and referendum, both to be held on a single day in February 2026.The two-hour me...

National,Politics

Tarique’s pass could be issued today, may fly day after tomorrow: Foreign Adviser

Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said the government can issue a ‘one-time’ travel pass within a day, facilitating BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s return to home if he wishes to come back home.“If he (Tarique) says today that he wants to return, we can...

National,Politics

Dhaka-Delhi ties won’t get stuck over Hasina issue: Foreign Adviser

Seeking convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s extradition, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday said the relations between Bangladesh and India would not get stuck over a single issue.He said Bangladesh’s efforts will also continue in line with its demands for Te...

National,Business & Commerce,Bank & Insurance,CORPORATE & BRAND

Bank Merger: 'Sammilita Islami Bank' receives final approval

'Sammilita Islami Bank PLC' (formerly United Islamic Bank PLC), created through the merger of five financially troubled Islamic banks, has officially received final approval from Bangladesh Bank.The approval came on Sunday during a special board meeting chaired by Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr...

National,Business & Commerce,Politics,Country, Districts

Bhutan’s first Thailand transshipment stuck as India blocks road transit

Bhutan’s first trial transshipment consignment from Thailand has remained stuck at Burimari land port after Indian authorities refused permission for road transit, officials said on Sunday.India has not allowed the consignment to move through its Changrabandha land port.Officials said a contai...

National,Politics

NCP issues show-cause notice against Ariful; he quits ahead of action

National Citizen Party (NCP) has issued a show-cause notice and temporarily relieved its South Region organiser Ariful Islam Talukder from all responsibilities over alleged breach of party discipline, though Ariful had already resigned before the notice was served.According to the notice sent to the...

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Prayers to be held at Dhakeshwari temple for Khaleda’s recovery

A special prayer session will be held on Sunday afternoon on the premises of the Dhakeshwari National Temple seeking early recovery of ailing BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia.Bangladesh Puja Udjapon Parishad and the Mahanagar Sarbojonin Puja Committee arranged the special prayer...

National,Bank & Insurance,Politics

State-owned bank officers stage anti-discrimination protest in front of Bangladesh Bank

Officers ‘deprived of promotion’ at state-owned Sonali, Agrani, Janata and Rupali banks formed a human chain in front of the Bangladesh Bank on Sunday, demanding an end to what they described as longstanding discrimination in career advancement.The aggrieved officials alleged that widesp...

Sports,Cricket

Why some players excluded from BPL auction

A group of nine local cricketers has been excluded from the Bangladesh Premier League’s (BPL) final auction list after a series of anti-corruption investigations flagged their involvement in suspected fixing activities in last season’s tournament.The exclusions follow an extensive probe ...