The US standoff with Venezuela: what we know
US President Donald Trump has ordered a major military buildup in Latin America that he says is to combat drug trafficking, but which his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro fears is…
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15 injured, 3 municipal trucks set on fire during eviction drive in Bhola
At least 15 municipal cleaners were injured, and three municipal trucks were set on fire during an eviction drive targeting illegal establishments at Notun Bazar, the commercial hub of Bhola…
Black-clad Thai mourners weep for former Queen Sirikit
Around a dozen Thai mourners dressed in black sat outside a Bangkok hospital where the former Queen Sirikit, whose death was announced early on Saturday, had been receiving treatment. Among them…
Dinajpur starts palm tree planting to protect against lightning
A program to plant 1,000 palm trees has been inaugurated in Dinajpur to prevent loss of life from natural disasters and lightning strikes. In a collaborative initiative between the district…
IMF lauds Bangladesh’s reserve build-up
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the increase in foreign exchange reserves by the Bangladesh Bank. “The accumulation of reserves is considered a central objective of the IMF-supported program,…
3 lakh fishermen return to rivers in Bhola as ilish ban ends
After a 22-day ban imposed by the government on Ilish fishing, Bhola’s river ghats are expected to be busy as nearly three lakh fishermen prepare to head out to the…
Bangladesh Bank ready to support private sector with policy, credit reforms, says official
Bangladesh Bank is prepared to extend all possible support — from policy reforms to easier loan access — to strengthen the country’s private sector, said Nawshad Mustafa, director of the…
Afghanistan, Pakistan to firm up truce at Istanbul talks
Afghan and Pakistani negotiators are to meet in Istanbul Saturday to address security issues and establish a lasting ceasefire along their shared border after an outbreak of unexpectedly intense bloody clashes. The…
Bangladeshi middle class under strain as cost of living crisis deepens
Bangladesh’s economy is facing sustained strain, with household budgets stretched to the limit and purchasing power steadily eroding. For 44 consecutive months, wage growth has failed to keep pace with…
Being an equitable nation is a distant dream
As a nation, there is reason for serious concern that for 44 months straight, prices in Bangladesh have been rising faster than people’s income. Moreover, with income and especially wealth…