The government is set to implement additional measures to ensure the stability of supply and prices for essential items in the kitchen markets during the upcoming Holy Month of Ramadan. Emphasizing the... Read more »
Remittance inflow experienced a substantial year-on-year surge of approximately 17.06% in December, a boost attributed to the flexibility in the dollar rate allowed by the Bangladesh Bank. According to data from the... Read more »
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The Election Commission (EC) has recently launched a new app, named ‘Smart Election Management BD,’ to serve as a repository of information for the assurance of a ‘Smart Bangladesh.’ The app provides... Read more »
Speaking at an election rally in Kalabagan, the capital city, on Monday (Jan 1), Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and President of the Awami League, affirmed the party’s commitment to... Read more »
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Kazi Habibul Awal, emphatically stated today that any form of violence during elections is unacceptable, as it induces panic among the populace. Speaking at the inauguration of... Read more »
In a recent development, a Dhaka court has sentenced Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Grameen Telecom, along with three other officials, to six months in jail for violating labor laws.... Read more »
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released its Food Security Statistics 2023, revealing that approximately 21.91% of households in the country are grappling with moderate or severe food insecurity. The report, based... Read more »
The Aspire to Innovate (a2i) program, a yearlong venture in digital transformation, has emerged as a driving force in laying the foundation for a Smart Bangladesh by 2041. In the pursuit of... Read more »
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is taking steps to address the pressing food assistance needs of the entire Rohingya population in Cox’s Bazar, announcing initiatives set to commence on January... Read more »
Faruque Hassan, the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), highlighted the crucial role of the media in reshaping the global perception of Bangladesh’s garment industry. During a meeting... Read more »