Indonesia Reduces Free Meal Programme Budget by $2 Billion

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic route, testing its commercial viability as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping.

Top Canadian negotiator Dominic LeBlanc announced that negotiations for a US trade deal are ongoing, with steep new tariffs looming.

Chinese visitors and traders are showing keen interest in Bangladeshi agricultural products at the 2026 Mekong-Lancang Fruit, Coffee, Flower and Beer Carnival in Kunming, China.

Asian markets showed gains as investors assessed the US Treasury's efforts to lower long-term bond yields, though analysts warned it may not be enough to prevent borrowing costs from rising.

Japan's core inflation rose to 1.8 percent in July, driven by the Middle East conflict and a weak yen.

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and World Bank Group delegation discuss the establishment of a Mortgage Refinance Company (MRC) to enhance housing finance.

A collaborative effort by BIDA, ADB, and SANEM seeks to create a unified database of investment information and identify key sectors for growth.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded after six consecutive sessions of correction as buying interest returned following the finalisation of amended margin rules.

Air Astra has added a second brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its fleet, taking the private carrier's fleet size to five.

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.

A major volleyball tournament in Rajshahi will honor Bir Sreshtho Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir and promote the sport in the region.

France promises new interceptor missiles to Ukraine as Russian strikes push civilian deaths to their highest since the start of the war.

State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque announced the government's plan to establish sports villages with international-standard facilities in every district.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir urges international community to exert pressure on Myanmar for sustainable Rohingya repatriation.

In a major anti-drug operation across 11 districts in the Chattogram range, 172 individuals were apprehended within 24 hours.

Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapon stressed the importance of producing quality films and providing government policy support to revive Bangladesh’s declining cinema industry.

Khulna District Unit BNP has adopted an extensive programme to celebrate the party’s 48th founding anniversary on September 1.

BNP Standing Committee Member Gayeshwar Chandra Roy praised Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's tireless efforts in rehabilitating persons with disabilities during a wheelchair distribution ceremony.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon emphasizes the need for curriculum reform and quality research to transform higher education in Bangladesh.

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at Maheshkhali, operated by Excelerate Energy, has restarted gas supply after a three-day shutdown.

Chittagong-10 lawmaker and Chittagong University Senate member Sayeed Al Noman emphasized the need to move beyond old political conflicts following the 2024 July Uprising.

A preventive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people has begun in 14 high-risk upazilas and thanas across Bangladesh.

Rangpur city erupted in celebration as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi appointed as BNP's acting Secretary General.

Economists, business leaders and policy experts have called for coordinated fiscal and monetary reforms, stronger private-sector confidence and a predictable business environment to revive investment and economic growth in the country.

An 11-year-old female madrasa student was killed in a road accident in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to create a Higher Education Academy aimed at training university teachers and developing academic leadership in Bangladesh.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladesh’s economy has turned around from a difficult situation, attributing the achievement to the country’s private sector-led growth model.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh has led to the vacancy of his Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat.