A survey supported by two international agencies has found jacked-up US tariff's emerging but uneven business impacts on Bangladesh's garment export as factories mostly linked to the American market are already showing signs of strain. High market concentration with exports heavily reliant o
The government has appointed Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) in 77 more upazilas. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette notification in this regard, appointing senior assistant secretaries to the posts. This comes after the first phase of appointments on November 26, when 166 upa
Energy consumption has historically been a vital indicator of robust economic activities and improved living standards. But when this input turns irregular and insufficient, driving up its costs to an outrageous level, the manufacturing sector can hardly be sustainable. Bangladesh, according to sea
In Bangladesh today, the central question facing the economy is not simply how to stabilise financial institutions or stimulate investment. It is whether the political leadership possesses the will to confront decades of entrenched corruption, rebuild trust in public institutions, and restore confi
Brazil is learnt to have launched a single-dose anti-dengue vaccine last Wednesday (November 30) after obtaining its registration approval by the county's drug regulator, Anvisa. Developed by Butantan Institute in Sao Paulo, the vaccine called, Butantan-DV, is claimed to be the world's first single
This article is inspired by recent discourses and insightful commentaries across the print media on the “Need for an Independent Central Bank (ICB).” Few would contest their arguments that political dominance over the Bangladesh Bank (BB) has undermined monetary discipline, distorted cr
A CNG-powered autorickshaw driver has been shot dead in Dhaka’s Jurain. The man, identified only as Bappa, 30, was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital around 7pm on Monday with a gunshot wound to the waist, where doctors declared him dead. Inspector Md Faruk, in-charge of the hospital&r
One or two mild to moderate cold waves may sweep across the western and northern parts of Bangladesh in the second half of December, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast. The prediction came in a long-term weather forecast for the current month, issued on Monday. It warned
FIFA said it will reveal the updated match schedule for the 2026 World Cup in a live global broadcast from Washington on Saturday, nearly 24 hours after the final draw determines the tournament’s unprecedented 12 groups of four. The show, set for 12:00pm EST (1700 GMT), will confirm venues a
The BNP's highest policy-making body, the National Standing Committee, is in an emergency meeting over the party’s Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health. The meeting began at 9am on Monday at her Gulshan office. Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman is presiding over the brainstorming from London
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and President of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Chang Won-sam on Monday discussed enhancing development cooperation, investment, skills training and support for Bangladesh’s smooth graduation from LDC status. “It’s truly great
Expressing deep concern over BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia's health condition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands ready to extend all possible support in whatever way they can. "Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to
