Bangladesh Bank Simplifies Ship Lease Payment Process for Maritime Sector

Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of furnace oil used for electricity generation to Tk100.39 per litre effective from tonight.

State Minister for Planning Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki outlined the government's strategy to create an investment-driven and productive economy.

The government has decided to keep the existing fuel prices unchanged for August.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Tk 65 lakh at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to meet the country's energy and agricultural requirements.

The Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project has significantly diversified Bangladesh's exports and created nearly 180,000 jobs.

The 8th meeting of the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Platform has agreed to expedite key infrastructure projects and include new initiatives.

National Professor Mahbub Ullah has called for reducing Bangladesh's dependence on external financing and increasing domestic value addition to build a self-reliant economy.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended the procurement of refined fuel oil worth Tk 16,088.52 crore under government-to-government agreements.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has realized additional revenue of Tk 19,13,440.57 after detecting excess quantities of imported goods in a consignment at its Chattogram Regional Office.

BAPEX has started drilling a new gas well in Barocharigaon, Shenbagh upazila, expected to yield seven million cubic-feet of gas.

The government has approved a Tk 1,492.50 crore project to improve rural transport infrastructure in the greater Dinajpur region.

Three US Federal Reserve policymakers who dissented from the recent decision to maintain interest rates have called for immediate rate hikes to address sustained inflation.

President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran'very hard' as the conflict continues.

Argentina and South Korea have announced a new partnership aimed at boosting cooperation in the critical minerals industry.

South Africa's Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign hangs in the balance after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ivory Coast.

Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has led Gulf oil-producing countries to fast-track alternative export routes.

Collated results from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) tournament held in Morocco.

A fire broke out at the iconic St Basil's Cathedral in Moscow but was swiftly extinguished, with no injuries reported.

The US federal government has unveiled a plan for steep water cuts in the Colorado River Basin due to ongoing drought and climate change.

Venezuelan lawmakers have unanimously approved a new housing law to facilitate property rentals, following the devastating earthquakes that left thousands homeless.

Venezuela and the Dutch island of Aruba are set to resume flight connections for the first time since 2019.

An F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, with the pilot ejecting safely.

The Trump administration has approved five pesticides containing PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals', despite increasing global restrictions.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped a proposal to allow private investment in the World Cup following strong opposition from football officials worldwide.

Russian strikes on Ukraine's capital killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen others, local officials said Saturday.

The European Union is set to enforce new regulations on artificial intelligence, including fines for non-compliance.

California lifeguards are facing unprecedented challenges as extreme weather conditions lead to a surge in ocean rescues.

Mirza Abbas, BNP standing committee member and Prime Minister's political adviser, has been appointed chairman of the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) management committee.

The government of Bangladesh has decided to introduce martial arts in primary education to promote children's physical and mental development and teach them self-defense.