Bangladesh Government Implements Measures to Stabilize Green Chili Prices

Despite the challenges posed by legacy loans, the Bangladeshi government is successfully servicing its foreign debt.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced comprehensive government support for farmers, including loan waivers and soft credit terms.

Bangladesh Bank has increased the annual foreign exchange entitlement for Bangladeshi citizens travelling abroad to $18,000 from $12,000.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam visited the Rajshahi Silk Factory, touring production activities and receiving a briefing on industry development.

Mahdi Amin, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Labour and Employment, emphasizes sustainable security, dignity, and fair opportunities for working people in Bangladesh.

Nearly half of the industrial plots planned for the Jashore Export Processing Zone (EPZ) have been prepared for allocation to investors as the development of the new industrial hub in the country's southwestern region progresses rapidly.

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported robust job growth in August, adding 162,000 jobs and maintaining the unemployment rate at 4.1 percent.

The Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to repeal Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, was placed in the Jatiya Sangsad today.

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir revealed a comprehensive reform plan to rejuvenate Bangladesh's leather industry, focusing on tannery relocation, investment attraction, and international compliance.

Bangladesh could significantly benefit from tapping into international carbon markets, according to Singapore's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.

US private sector hiring in August slowed to its lowest pace this year, according to recent data from payroll firm ADP.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet domestic demand.

The Jatiya Sangsad has passed the Special Response Battalion (SRB) Bill, 2026, effectively abolishing the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and establishing a new Special Response Battalion.

Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud has been nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August following his outstanding performance against Australia.

Mohammad Muntasir Hossain, a seasoned tech executive, has been appointed as the first Member, Technology & Innovation at Invest Bangladesh to enhance digital services for investors.

Algeria has announced the severing of diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of interference in national and regional affairs.

Yemen's Houthis have taken control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha, a Yemeni military source confirmed.

Bangladesh's U-20 women's hockey team was eliminated from the semifinal race of the U-20 Women’s Junior Asia Cup Hockey after a 2-0 defeat to Japan in a competitive quarterfinal.

Sudan's army successfully shot down drones belonging to the Rapid Support Forces near Khartoum, thwarting their attempt to target areas in northern Omdurman.

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has firmly ruled out any possibility of extending his constitutionally-capped single term in office.

Isao Harimoto, a Japanese baseball legend who survived the Hiroshima bombing and achieved 3,085 career hits, has passed away at 86.

The Bangladesh U-17 women's national football team is set to face Jordan in an international friendly match tonight at 8 pm Bangladesh time.

Sjobo, Sweden, once known for its anti-refugee stance, now symbolizes the nation's evolving views on immigration.

Oxfam has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of pushing borrowing countries to make larger austerity cuts, warning that these measures undermine vital public services.

Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel following Iran's aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian and global stocks fell sharply as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East hostilities and raising fears of inflation and imminent rate hikes by central banks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Iran's Islamic republic is on the verge of collapse during a visit to Israeli troops in southern Syria.

Japan's men's gymnastics team, featuring multiple Olympic and world champions, is grappling with serious injuries ahead of the home Asian Games in Nagoya.

The conflict in Yemen has reignited with the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels exchanging airstrikes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and a deepening humanitarian crisis.

Brent crude oil has crossed the $100 mark for the first time since late July, driven by escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, which is stirring inflation concerns worldwide.