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Supply shortages arising from erratic weather, crop failure or global price shocks fall largely outside government control, no matter how much blame it attracts when prices spike. Inefficiency within the supply chain, however, is an entirely different matter. It persists whether harvests are abunda

Illicit financial flows from various countries to tax havens are now a reality. Over the decades, these flows have increased, and their diversification has troubled developing nations. Bangladesh is no exception. After the fall of Sheikh Hasina's authoritarian regime two years ago, the large-scale

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons was observed on July 30 to raise awareness, support victims and reinforce global efforts to combat this transnational crime. The occasion comes at a time when human trafficking and irregular migrants have left a dark stain on Bangladesh's international image

Muhammad Mahmood’s article, “Global Economy in 2026,” (FE, P-4 July 26, 2026) is both timely and important. The global economy is unquestionably under severe stress. War in the Middle East, renewed pressure on energy prices, geopolitical fragmentation, high public debt, climate-re

Importers and their clearing and forwarding (C&F) agents are found to account for nearly 80 per cent of the total port-clearance time at Bangladesh's prime seaport, significantly limiting the benefits of customs automation. Chattogram Customs House (CCH) in a recent review has found such dilatory

The government is planning to expand railway connectivity in the Sylhet-Tamabil corridor alongside upgrading road infrastructure as part of a broader master plan to improve transport links and promote tourism in the region. As part of the initiative, Labour and Employment and Expatriates’ We

The government currently has no plan to increase gas prices, Petrobangla and the Energy and Mineral Resources Division said on Saturday, urging people not to be misled by recent media reports suggesting a hike. In a public notice issued following reports carried by various media outlets on a possi

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Saturday warned of strict administrative action, including dismissal, against doctors found negligent or involved in irregularities while performing their duties. The Health Minister made the remarks during a surprise visit to Bhedar

Israel's military on Saturday killed two Palestinians in Gaza and destroyed two warehouses near a hospital that were said to be storing medicine in separate strikes, amid uncertainty over whether Israel has accepted a deal reached with Hamas over the group's disarmament. Palestinian health officia

Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury on Saturday said the government plans to extend the railway line from Dhaka to Jaflong via Sylhet. "The proposed railway expansion is part of a broader initiative to develop Jaflong, Tamabil, and the surrounding areas into a major tourism hub.

Migrants who swam or jumped over fences to rush into Spain's African enclave of Ceuta this week were returning home on Saturday, with many saying hunger, exhaustion and hostility from locals had crushed their hopes of a new life in Europe. Those heading back told Reuters they had initially been dr