CCEA Shortens Fertilizer Tender Period to 21 Days for Urgent Imports

Persistent policy uncertainties and renewed Middle East tensions dampen investor sentiment.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed a money laundering case against the managing director, chairman, and another director of Bestway Land Properties Ltd, along with 17 affiliated companies.

bKash has completed the largest Bangla QR rollout, enabling customers to make cashless payments at over 800,000 merchants across Bangladesh.

Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank's Managing Director Golam Mortuza has stressed the importance of achieving all business targets in the current fiscal year to maintain the bank's profitability.

Bangladesh received $2.095 billion in workers' remittances in the first 21 days of July, marking a 23.5% increase from the same period last year.

Mobile financial service provider Upay and NRB Bank have formed a partnership to expand digital financial services and improve customer convenience across Bangladesh.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched the electronic income tax return (e-Return) service for individual taxpayers for the 2026-27 tax year, making online filing mandatory for most individuals.

Indonesia has cut over $2 billion from its free meal programme, affecting millions of beneficiaries.

Britain's annual inflation rate experienced a larger-than-expected decline in June, reaching 2.6%.

Asian markets saw a surge driven by tech stocks, while Brent crude oil prices climbed back above $92 a barrel amid Middle East tensions.

The United States has implemented a 25-percent tariff on Brazil, following accusations of unfair trade practices.

Yangon's fish markets, vital to the city's food supply, face challenges due to Myanmar's ongoing civil war and global economic pressures.

Student-led protests in India continue to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following examination scandals.

BNP Standing Committee Member and former Minister Barrister Rafiqul Islam Mia has been admitted to Evercare Hospital in Dhaka due to illness.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed authorities to remove obstacles hindering the growth of Bangladesh's garment industry.

The ancient Phoenician city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, recently bombarded by Israel, has been added to UNESCO's list of world heritage sites in danger.

Hungary's prosecutor general, Gabor Balint Nagy, resigns following pressure from the new prime minister.

The government has appointed Professor Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam as the fourth Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUET.

LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has cautioned against the politics of division using religion, stressing the importance of unity and equal respect for all faiths in Bangladesh.

The UK's Prince George, second in line to the throne, celebrated his 13th birthday as he prepares to start at the prestigious Eton College.

BIMSTEC concluded a programme in Meghalaya to bolster member countries' capacity to prevent financial crimes and terror financing.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) Staff Reporter Al Sadi Bhuiyan has been awarded the international fellowship titled 'Non-Economic Loss and Damage Due to Climate Change in the Bay of Bengal Coastal Region 2026' by the Earth Journalism Network (EJN).

Officials in Rajshahi have assured the public that fuel supply remains normal, urging against panic buying or stockpiling.

The Election Commission is preparing to hold the first phase of local government elections in October, with the schedule expected to be announced in August.

French health authorities report an unprecedented number of excess deaths during the recent heatwave.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the United States, despite existing tensions.

The government plans to privatize power distribution to enhance service and accountability.

A court in Tangail has sentenced two individuals to death in separate murder cases.

A six-year-old schoolboy was killed after being run over by a bakery delivery van in Cumilla.

Bangladesh has strongly condemned the Houthis' declaration of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, warning of potential escalation and economic disruption.