The government has appointed former senior secretary M Aslam Alam as the new chairman of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA). The Ministry of Finance issued a circular in this regard... Read more »
The United States has trashed the speculation on US involvement in the recent student-led anti-government protests in Bangladesh, stressing that they are eager to work with the interim government. “We continue to... Read more »
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At least 79 factories in Ashulia, stretching from Baipail to Zirabo, remained closed today (9 September) due to the continuing workers’ protests. Md Sarwar Alam, Superintendent of Industrial Police-1, confirmed the closures... Read more »
Apple is expected to release its latest line of iPhones on Monday that will feature generative AI capabilities as the tech behemoth looks to bolster sales of its iconic device. The company... Read more »
Beximco Group has urgently appealed to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus to safeguard Teesta Solar Limited—the country’s largest solar power facility—from potential mob attacks. Teesta Solar, a subsidiary of the business conglomerate owned... Read more »
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has estimated that nearly three weeks of nationwide labour unrest in multiple industries have resulted in a staggering loss of around Tk5,000 crore. Farooq... Read more »
Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the export prospects is comparatively better in the current fiscal year (FY25) as it... Read more »
Today, Dhaka firmly reiterated that it cannot accommodate any additional Rohingya refugees, urging nations and organizations advocating for further intake to take responsibility themselves. “We have clearly informed the UNHCR that we... Read more »
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said has highlighted the importance of both formal and non-formal education programs to build an illiteracy-free Bangladesh. “Education is one of the basic human rights. Education... Read more »
This morning, Dhaka’s major roads were plagued by severe traffic congestion, leaving commuters struggling to reach their destinations, particularly during office hours. Key areas, including Bijoy Sarani, Farmgate, Jahangir Gate, Karwan Bazar,... Read more »