Bangladesh Reduces Jet Fuel Prices for Both Domestic and International Flights

A discussion meeting in Rajshahi emphasized the need for integrated initiatives to modernize and address challenges in North Bengal's bakery industry.

Bangladesh received US$567 million in workers' remittances during the first five days of July 2026, marking a 38.1 percent year-on-year growth.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP, emphasized the need for economy-friendly politics to facilitate Bangladesh's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.

State Minister Mir Shahe Alam revealed the government's strategy to enhance the rural economy by integrating Family and Farmer Card holders.

A French development agency delegation visited the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority to review the country's electronic Government Procurement system.

Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir hopes for stronger ties with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has urged taxpayers to stay alert against fraudsters impersonating tax officials and attempting to extort money.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury says Bangladesh is progressing towards a trillion-dollar economy, driven by strategic investments and development plans.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announces AI-based system to stabilize market and economy.

Bangladesh's merchandise exports posted a strong 25.91 percent year-on-year growth in June, reflecting renewed momentum despite persistent global economic and geopolitical challenges.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the procurement of two Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes from the international spot market to ensure uninterrupted gas supply across Bangladesh.

VEON, parent company of Banglalink, aims to anchor a $1 billion foreign direct investment initiative to support Bangladesh's digital and financial transformation.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj has directed an immediate investigation into allegations of irregularities in the School Feeding Programme, promising stern action against those found responsible.

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has introduced a new digital waste management system called 'Clean Care' to modernize urban sanitation services.

The government reaffirms its commitment to transitioning fully to an electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to ensure efficient, transparent, and time-bound public procurement.

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee revealed government plans to increase the use of alternative water sources to reduce dependence on groundwater.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 196 new dengue patients were hospitalised across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours.

The Inter-Education Board Examination Controllers Committee has directed all authorities at HSC examination centres to exercise the highest level of vigilance to ensure the security of question papers.

Two people, including an easy-bike driver, were killed and three others injured in a head-on collision in Khulna.

The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China has risen to 15, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated.

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman announced that politically motivated cases are being reviewed for withdrawal through a legal process.

The Dhaka district administration has successfully recovered 13.08 decimals of Waqf land in the Kotwali area by evicting illegal occupants.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved United Commercial Bank PLC's Tk 775.19 crore rights issue and the draft prospectus for the Blue-Wealth First Stable Return Fund.

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) have signed a research agreement to assess the quality of employment generated through PKSF's various development interventions.

Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid announced that the country's annual liquid milk production capacity has reached 1.55 crore (15.538 million) metric tons.

A top climate expert warns that the current El Nino is likely to become the strongest on record, raising global concerns.

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit.

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a cornerstone of the nation's early international cricket success, has passed away at 38 after a prolonged illness.

Incessant rainfall and high tides have flooded low-lying areas in Jhalakathi, causing damage to agricultural land and threatening Aman paddy seedbeds.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Tk 20,000 crore pre-finance scheme to help revive closed and underutilized large-scale industrial and service sector enterprises.