CCGP Approves Tk 257 Crore for Power and Road Development Projects

Despite the devastation of a beloved flea market in Kyiv, vendors show resilience and determination to continue selling what remains of their stock.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces a critical decision on two North Sea drilling projects, balancing climate ambitions with energy security needs.

Global stock markets mostly rose and the dollar fell sharply after the US Treasury announced plans to increase bond buybacks to lower yields.

The United States and Canada have announced significant progress towards finalizing a comprehensive trade agreement.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has granted permission to Rupali Bank to release the remaining US$3,197,651.28 of an approved foreign-currency syndicated loan in favor of SS Power 1 Limited.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a US$ 30.7 million loan to Popular Pharmaceuticals to support essential medicine production and job creation in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has issued a directive requiring financial institutions to report details of accounts linked to any account subject to a transaction suspension order.

Britain's inflation rate increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher energy bills.

Rising inflation and concerns over the US national debt have driven long-term Treasury bond yields to their highest levels since 2007.

Unitree, a leading Chinese robotics firm, saw its shares skyrocket by over 600% on its debut on the Shanghai stock market, highlighting the booming interest in the robotics industry.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney held urgent talks with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods were set to come into force.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Commerce held its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, focusing on the activities of the Bangladesh Competition Commission and measures to reduce government subsidies.

Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher emphasizes the need for students to lead in sports, science, technology, and other co-curricular activities alongside their academic studies.

The United Kingdom has congratulated Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his election as President of Bangladesh and expressed readiness to enhance bilateral relations.

Rajshahi Stars FC faced a 2-1 defeat against Sabah FA in their second Group A match of the AFC Women's Champions League preliminary stage, leading to their elimination from the competition.

The Election Commission has officially declared Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the elected President of Bangladesh.

International Master Mohammad Fahad Rahman of Bangladesh secured a significant victory against Syria's FIDE Master Mazen Fandi in the fifth round of the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival.

A new rugby coaches training course, organized by the Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union (BRFU), starts tomorrow at the outer stadium adjoining the national stadium.

A court in Jamalpur has convicted 14 individuals for a 2016 double murder, sentencing seven to death and seven to life imprisonment.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has significantly increased its cyber security and risk management protocols at the nation's airports in anticipation of an upcoming ICAO security audit.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed agreements with seven banks for Tk 41,000 crore financing packages to support key economic sectors.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided against holding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year following significant financial losses over the last two seasons.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury, former NHRC Chairman, has called for e-Judiciary reforms including AI-based case management and livestreaming of high-profile court proceedings to restore public confidence.

The government has appointed new deputy commissioners for Natore, Gaibandha, and Rangpur, along with a new divisional commissioner for Rajshahi.

Justice (Retd.) Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury calls for accelerating e-Judiciary reforms and livestreaming high-profile cases to restore public confidence in Bangladesh's judiciary.

Bangladesh received $2.031 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, a 29.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

Human Rights Watch has accused Russian paramilitaries supporting Mali's government of killing nine civilians, including four children, in a July operation.

Rajshahi Stars FC are set to face Sabah FA of Malaysia in a crucial second group A match of the AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27 preliminary stage today at Likas Stadium.

The Spanish government has announced the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta to alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis following a significant influx from Morocco last month.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman cast his vote in the presidential election at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, accompanied by BNP-nominated candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.