National,Business & Commerce,Jatiya Sangsad

29 state-owned industrial units rerunning at loss: Industries Minister

Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday told Parliament that a total of 29 state-owned industrial enterprises under the Industries Ministry are currently operating at loss.“Five state-owned enterprises of Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (BSEC), 14 of Bangladesh Su...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

LPG price hiked by Tk 387 per 12-kg cylinder for April

The price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been increased again at the consumer level, with the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) raising the price of a 12 kg LPG cylinder by Tk 387 for April.According to a BERC announcement issued on Thursday afternoon, the new price of a 12 kg LPG...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Science & Technology

Telecom operators seek priority fuel supply to avoid disruptions

Mobile telecom operators have urged the government to ensure priority fuel supply and stable electricity for telecom infrastructure, warning that prolonged shortages could disrupt nationwide connectivity and affect the digital economy.The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB)...

National,City,Accident, Fire, Disaster

445 earthquake shelters identified in Dhaka: Relief Minister

A total of 445 shelters have been identified in the two city corporations of Dhaka to address potential earthquake emergencies, Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu said on Thursday.A total of 445 shelters have been designated in Dhaka North and South to support residents during...

National,City,Environment & Nature

DSCC ramps up drives for clean, climate-resilient city: Administrator

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has undertaken a series of initiatives to build a clean, climate-resilient and citizen-friendly city, its Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam said on Thursday.Presenting a summary of activities carried out from February 25 to March 31 at a press confe...

National,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Confusion over 8pm shop closure as traders give conflicting statements

A section of shop owners have announced that all shops, retail outlets and shopping malls across the country will close by 8pm daily to help ease pressure from the ongoing global energy crisis, while another major organisation says no such decision has been taken.The shop closure decision was disclo...

National,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas

Solar power can fast-track Bangladesh beyond fossil fuels: Report

Countries like Bangladesh can achieve faster, cheaper, and more secure development by bypassing fossil fuels and accelerating toward solar, batteries, and electrification, according to a new analysis by Ember in partnership with the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers.The report, &ldq...

National,Business & Commerce,VAT, TAX, Revenue

600 firms picked for VAT audit under automated system

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 firms for VAT audit through a fully automated system, aiming to ensure transparency and reduce human intervention in the process.In a press release issued on Thursday, the revenue authority said it has successfully implemented an Automated Risk Ma...

National,Accident, Fire, Disaster

20 killed in road crashes daily during Eid travel: RSF

At least 298 people were killed in 373 road accidents across the country in the 15 days – from March 14 to March 28 – during Eid-ul-Fitr journey, with an average of 20 deaths per day, according to the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).Over 2,000 people were injured in road crashes during the ...

National,Business & Commerce,Economy ,VAT, TAX, Revenue

Remittance hits record $3.75b in March

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh reached a record $3.75 billion in March, 2026, marking the highest monthly earnings since the country’s independence.According to data released by Bangladesh Bank on Wednesday, expatriate Bangladeshis sent home $3.755 billion during the month.The surge, largely...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Apr 5 set for discussion on July Charter implementation process again

Ruling party lawmaker from Noakhali-2 Zainul Abdin Farroque on Wednesday brought an adjournment motion in Parliament to discuss the implementation process of the July National Charter.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad accepted his motion for discussion and set a two-hour time for the discussion on April 5.A...

National,City

DMP eviction drive: 23 jailed for illegal road, footpath occupation

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has imposed fines worth Tk 1.92 lakh and sentenced 23 people to different terms of imprisonment during a coordinated eviction drive to free roads and footpaths from illegal occupation across the capital.The daylong special drives, conducted on Wednesday simultaneously...

National,Diplomachy

Tokyo eyes high-level exchanges as Dhaka enters new chapter

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has said his country looks forward to further promoting high-level exchanges, including at the head of state and ministerial levels, noting that the new chapter has just begun.“Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged a break from the past. Eve...

National,Politics,Jatiya Sangsad

Opposition stages walkout over ‘undervaluation’ of reform proposal

The opposition in Parliament staged a walkout on Wednesday accusing the government of ‘undervaluing’ their proposal to convene a Constitution Reform Council and attempting to override it with a counter initiative.Led by Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the lawmakers exited the Hous...

National,Sports,Football

Bangladesh storm into SAFF U-20 final with 1-0 win over Nepal

Bangladesh secured a place in the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2026 after edging past Nepal 1-0 in the semi-final on Wednesday.Md Manik scored the decisive goal in the 11th minute at the National Football Stadium in Malé, Maldives, and was named Player of the Match.The match kicked off...

National,World,Business & Commerce,Power, Energy, Oil, Gas,Diplomachy,WAR

Bangladesh seeks US waiver to import Russian fuel

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has requested the United States to grant Bangladesh a special waiver to import refined diesel and other petroleum products from Russian sources to ease energy pressures.The request was made during a meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Department o...

National,Business & Commerce,Diplomachy

Bangladesh, Malta highlight importance of FTA with EU

Bangladesh and Malta on Wednesday underscored the importance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to enhance bilateral trade.High Commissioner of Malta to Bangladesh (resident in New Delhi) Reuben Gauci met Shama Obaed Islam at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed th...

National,Politics,Diplomachy

PM reaches out to Oman’s Sultan with solidarity message

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has written to Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik, conveying Bangladesh's solidarity with the leadership, government, and brotherly peoples of Oman in the context of the current regional situation. The Prime Minister also conveyed Bangladesh's readiness to ex...

National,City

Dhanmondi Lake will not be allowed to turn into a commercial zone: DSCC Administrator

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the natural environment of Dhanmondi Lake and preventing it from turning into a commercial zone.“Dhanmondi Lake is not a commercial area. Dhaka city already suffers from a severe ...

National,Bank & Insurance

Islami Bank seeks recovery of Tk 10,000cr from 5 Shariah-based banks, loaned money from S. Alam

Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC (IBB) has demanded the immediate recovery of approximately Tk 10,000 crore stuck with five other Shariah-based banks linked with S Alam Group. The country’s largest private lender has also sought the central bank’s mediation to recover outstanding funds fr...