Govt faces rising spending pressure amid limited revenue

Budget’s 42pc is allocated to sectors, including salaries and allowances and pensions for civil servants, interest payments on loans, and subsidies and incentives.

New oil refinery to be built in Bangladesh after 58 years

The country’s only oil refinery was built in 1968. After 58 years, construction of the country’s second and largest oil refinery is finally set to

Bangladeshis advised to book hotels before travelling to Kolkata

In addition, companions accompanying patients travelling to Kolkata for medical treatment must confirm their hotel bookings before arriving in the city.

Janmashtami today

Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, commemorating the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, is being celebrated across the country today.

Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says

Seoul weighs 'contributions' to Hormuz security: president's office

Bank Resolution Act: Provision allowing controversial directors to return to be scrapped

A bill has been placed in parliament to repeal the controversial Section 18(A) of the Bank Resolution Act

Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day

Applications for withdrawing money from Sammilito Islami Bank have begun and 18,000 customers submitted applications on the first day, Tuesday.

New project imminent All citizens to get a ‘one-ID’ card, project to cost Tk 91.93 billion

The new project is called Digital Service Transformation for Access and Resilience (D-STAR), which the Bangladesh Computer Council will implement between 2026 and 2031.

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

BCB doubles match fees in domestic cricket

Bangladesh has highest non-performing loan rate in world

Mirza Abbas joins parliament session for the first time

Myanmar vows 'dignified' returns of displaced citizens, disavows Rohingyas

Opinion Why salary adjustments also necessary in the private sector

Opinion Integrating AI into national curriculum calls for policy changes

RAB member among robbery gang, five arrested with pistol and handcuffs

Traffic violations: Two cases filed against Civil Aviation Minister Millat’s vehicle

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Faulty safety valves delay electricity supply to national grid, says Minister

US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates Family Card programme, distributing cards to women beneficiaries in Banani, Dhaka on 10 March 2026.BSS file photo

Govt faces rising spending pressure amid limited revenue

Budget’s 42pc is allocated to sectors, including salaries and allowances and pensions for civil servants, interest payments on loans, and subsidies and incentives.

New oil refinery to be built in Bangladesh after 58 years

Bangladeshis advised to book hotels before travelling to Kolkata

Janmashtami today

Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, despite continuing clashes with Tehran.

Seoul weighs 'contributions' to Hormuz security: president's office

South Korea said Friday it was weighing "contributions" to US security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz provided its own military readiness was not compromised.

Bank Resolution Act: Provision allowing controversial directors to return to be scrapped

Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day

New project imminent All citizens to get a ‘one-ID’ card, project to cost Tk 91.93 billion

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

BCB doubles match fees in domestic cricket

Bangladesh has highest non-performing loan rate in world

Mirza Abbas joins parliament session for the first time

BNP lawmaker from Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas today expressed hope to work for the welfare of the people.

Myanmar vows 'dignified' returns of displaced citizens, disavows Rohingyas

More than 1.2 million live just over the border in Bangladesh, in the world's largest refugee settlement, but talk of repatriations has yielded little progress.

Opinion Why salary adjustments also necessary in the private sector

The recent announcement of the 9th pay structure for government officials and employees has been the subject of widespread discussion for several days.

Opinion Integrating AI into national curriculum calls for policy changes

RAB member among robbery gang, five arrested with pistol and handcuffs

Traffic violations: Two cases filed against Civil Aviation Minister Millat’s vehicle

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Faulty safety valves delay electricity supply to national grid, says Minister

US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

New oil refinery to be built in Bangladesh after 58 years

The country’s only oil refinery was built in 1968. After 58 years, construction of the country’s second and largest oil refinery is finally set to

Bangladeshis advised to book hotels before travelling to Kolkata

In addition, companions accompanying patients travelling to Kolkata for medical treatment must confirm their hotel bookings before arriving in the city.

Janmashtami today

Opinion Integrating AI into national curriculum calls for policy changes

RAB member among robbery gang, five arrested with pistol and handcuffs

Traffic violations: Two cases filed against Civil Aviation Minister Millat’s vehicle

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: Faulty safety valves delay electricity supply to national grid, says Minister

US feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies aged 92

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurates Family Card programme, distributing cards to women beneficiaries in Banani, Dhaka on 10 March 2026.BSS file photo

Govt faces rising spending pressure amid limited revenue

Budget’s 42pc is allocated to sectors, including salaries and allowances and pensions for civil servants, interest payments on loans, and subsidies and incentives.

Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says

US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, despite continuing clashes with Tehran.

Seoul weighs 'contributions' to Hormuz security: president's office

South Korea said Friday it was weighing "contributions" to US security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz provided its own military readiness was not compromised.

Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike

BCB doubles match fees in domestic cricket

Bangladesh has highest non-performing loan rate in world

Mirza Abbas joins parliament session for the first time

BNP lawmaker from Dhaka-8 constituency Mirza Abbas today expressed hope to work for the welfare of the people.

Myanmar vows 'dignified' returns of displaced citizens, disavows Rohingyas

More than 1.2 million live just over the border in Bangladesh, in the world's largest refugee settlement, but talk of repatriations has yielded little progress.

Opinion Why salary adjustments also necessary in the private sector

The recent announcement of the 9th pay structure for government officials and employees has been the subject of widespread discussion for several days.

Bank Resolution Act: Provision allowing controversial directors to return to be scrapped

A bill has been placed in parliament to repeal the controversial Section 18(A) of the Bank Resolution Act

Sammilito Islami Bank: 18,000 customers seek Tk 13b in deposits on first day

Applications for withdrawing money from Sammilito Islami Bank have begun and 18,000 customers submitted applications on the first day, Tuesday.

New project imminent All citizens to get a ‘one-ID’ card, project to cost Tk 91.93 billion

The new project is called Digital Service Transformation for Access and Resilience (D-STAR), which the Bangladesh Computer Council will implement between 2026 and 2031.