Will increase reserves to $35bn by current FY26
Bangladesh Bank has set a target to increase the country’s foreign exchange reserves to $34-35 billion within the current FY26. For this, there is no need to take new loans…
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GEF approves FAO-led biodiversity project worth $9.2 million for Bangladesh
Bangladesh is set to receive a major boost in biodiversity conservation and climate resilience as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has approved a $9.2 million project led by the Food…
Khaleda Zia’s condition stable, continuing treatment
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains stable and she is continuing her treatment as advised by doctors, her personal physician Prof AZM Zahid Hossain has said. He made…
Security beefed up at offices of returning, assistant returning officers
The Election Commission (EC) has ordered enhanced security at the offices of returning officers (ROs) and assistant returning officers (AROs) across the country ahead of the 13th parliamentary elections and…
Bangladesh sees rise in road accidents, deaths in November
As many as 483 people, including 64 women and 71 children, were killed and 1,317 others injured in 534 road accidents across the country in November, according to a report…
Arrest warrants issued against Obaidul Quader, others
The International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against Awami League General Secretary and former bridges minister Obaidul Quader and seven leaders of Jubo League and Chhatra League in connection…
NCP leader found dead in Dhaka
The police have recovered the hanging body of a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) from a hostel in Jigatola, Hazaribagh, Dhaka. The deceased has been identified as Jannat…
EC issues instructions ahead of 13th national election
The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday issued a set of instructions ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election slated for February 12, 2026, according to an official handout. Under the…
Ibrahimovic’s son Maximilian included in AC Milan’s Italian Super Cup squad
An Ibrahimovic could once again be celebrating silverware with AC Milan, but this time it may be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son, Maximilian. The Rossoneri have called up 19-year-old Maximilian Ibrahimovic for…
A win for our cultural heritage
It is an unexpected, positive news that the Tangail saree weaving has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, one that merits our pride. For generations,…