India considers Sheikh Hasina, the Awami League President and former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, as a "former prime minister," according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.  This clarification was provided by ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a

Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain expressed confidence today (Nov 7) that there would be no major change in U.S. policy towards Bangladesh under Donald Trump's administration compared to Biden’s government. “There’s no need to speculate. We’ll wait and

Bashundhara Shuvosangho organized an awareness event on plastic pollution at Ananda Mohan College in Mymensingh on Thursday. During the program, members of the organization’s Ananda Mohan College unit highlighted the need to reduce plastic pollution by using alternative products

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves now at $20 billion, calculated under the IMF’s BPM-6 method, according to a report published by Bangladesh Bank on Thursday (Nov 7)  However, the total reserves, including other funds, amount to $25.72 billion. The central bank

Bangladesh's inflation rate increased to 10.87% in October, up from 9.92% in September, with food inflation contributing significantly to the rise.  According to the latest report by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), food inflation surged to 12.66% in October,

A recent study reveals that 55% of young people in Bangladesh are considering moving abroad for higher education and employment, with popular destinations including Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Australia. The findings are part of the third series of the British Council's "Next

The interim government has taken a principle decision to repeal the Cyber Security Act, which has been criticized as a tool for harassment, particularly against journalists and various professionals. The decision was made on Thursday (November 7) during a meeting of the advisory

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thusrday (Nov 7) forecasted mainly dry weather for the next 24 hours from 9am today. According to the met office forecast, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Day and night temperature may

Md Razwanur Rahman, an additional secretary in the Power Division, has been appointed as the new director general (DG) of the Islamic Foundation. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a notification about the appointment, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Mohammad Mamun

The number of skilled Bangladeshi workers heading abroad has increased since the start of the year, with many seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia’s large-scale projects. Of nearly 700,000 workers who pursued opportunities overseas this year, over 374,000 chose Saudi Arabia, which has

Three people were killed in a motorcycle accident on the Satkhira-Khulna highway in Satkhira Sadar upazila early Thursday (Nov 7). The victims have been identified as Arizul Gazi, 28, from Jhikargacha upazila in Jashore; Asadul Islam Fakir, 55, from Tala upazila in Satkhira; and Abdus

The Chief Adviser's Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, on Wednesday (November 6) said that this government hopes to see the relationship between Bangladesh and the United States strengthen and reach new heights during the presidency of recently elected US President Donald Trump.

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Nov 6) extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his historic win in the US presidential election. “I am pleased to convey, on behalf of the government and people of Bangladesh, my warmest congratulations on your victory in the

Former Bangladeshi ambassador Munshi Fayez Ahmed said today (Nov 6) that regardless of whether the Republican or Democratic Party wins the US election, significant changes in Bangladesh-US relations are unlikely. However, if Donald Trump wins, there might be a slight

Speaking on the impact of media trials on the economy, daily Manab Zamin editor-in-chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury said that media trials not only tarnish reputations but also have significant negative economic consequences.  If a businessperson becomes the target of a media trial,

Professor Abu Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Directors at the state-owned Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), said that media reports or articles that could harm businesses, entrepreneurs, and the public should be avoided. He said, “Reports are often sensitive matters,

Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), stressed the responsibility of the media to avoid disseminating information that could mislead the public or distort reality.  “The media should not publish or broadcast any information

Police recovered a licensed pistol belonging to former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan from an abandoned location in the capital’s Monipuri area on Wednesday (Nov 6) afternoon. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), Muhammad Talebur

The four newly appointed members of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) took oath on Wednesday (Nov 6). The four members are- Md Zahirul Islam Bhuiyan, ASM Golam Hafiz, Dr M Sohel Rahman and Dr Chowdhury Saima Ferdous. Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed administered the

In another phase, 183 more Bangladeshi nationals safely returned home from conflict-stricken Lebanon last night. Of these returnees, 151 arrived early this morning by Sky Vision Airlines flight SVI-5002, a chartered flight funded by the IOM, which landed at 1:00 am at the Hazrat