Only one agreement under Indian LoC cancelled
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Tuesday affirmed that only one agreement under the Indian Line of Credit (LoC) with India was cancelled, disagreeing with his Cabinet colleague Adviser…
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Ecnec holds off on Tk 1,268cr climate-resilient project, seeks revision of infrastructure focus
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has withheld approval for the proposed Climate-Resilient Livelihood Enhancement Project (CRLEP), aimed at improving living standards in the haor and drought-prone…
Pay Commission to submit report within stipulated time
The Pay Commission, formed to recommend a fair and effective new pay structure for government and autonomous institutions, hoped that it will submit reports to the government within stipulated time.…
Economy limits larger raise for MPO teachers, says CA Yunus
The interim government considers the demands of MPO-registered teachers and staff reasonable, but Bangladesh’s economy cannot yet support a 20% house rent increase, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said. The…
GED’s Bangladesh Economic Outlook shows cautious optimism
Bangladesh’s latest Economic Update & Outlook by General Economics Division (GED) indicated cautious optimism for the coming months, with inflation showing signs of moderation even as tight monetary policies continue…
US piles pressure on Hamas to respect Gaza truce
US President Donald Trump warned Hamas it will be wiped out if it breaches the Gaza ceasefire, as Vice President JD Vance travelled to Israel on Tuesday to shore up…
Govt committed to improving teachers’ standard of living
Education Adviser Prof Dr Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar on Tuesday said the government is committed to improving the living standard of teachers as it has increased house rent allowance for Monthly…
IRI delegation meets BNP
A delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) held a meeting with BNP on Tuesday. The meeting began at 12pm at the BNP Chairperson’s office in the city’s Gulshan…
Bangladesh’s cyber threats outsmart banking security
Bangladesh’s financial sector is racing to digitize, yet cyberattacks, MFS fraud, and WhatsApp phishing are rising faster than defenses, straining public trust and threatening national security. The warning lights are…
Maccabi Tel Aviv to decline tickets for European tie at Villa
Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to their fans for a Europa League away match at Aston Villa, the Israeli club announced Monday. The local Safety Advisory Group…