Bangladesh Targets Regional Aviation Hub Status Under New Leadership

The International Monetary Fund chief likens the global economy to a 'storm-tossed vessel' amid high inflation, debt, trade wars, and the AI revolution.

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) reports that Bangladesh's economy showed signs of gradual stabilization in the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by stronger remittance inflows, increased foreign exchange reserves, easing inflation, and a rebound in exports.

The 'Kanchan Guava' from Chattogram has generated seasonal sales of over Tk 6 crore for farmers and is now finding markets overseas.

The wholesale banana market in Dashmail, Dinajpur, has become the largest banana trading hub in northern Bangladesh, supplying the entire nation with high-quality bananas.

Germany's economic growth in the second quarter was revised upwards to 0.3 percent, defying the turmoil caused by the Iran war.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman has directed Sammilito Islami Bank to protect depositors' interests and resume normal operations.

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has planned to procure Tk 8,000 crore worth of essential commodities to stabilise the market.

A new initiative by German Development Cooperation and BPMI aims to develop a skilled workforce for Bangladesh's renewable energy sector.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recommended the direct procurement of 15,000 pieces of dunnage for food warehouses and the integration of digital platforms into the immigration management system.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has approved the procurement of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes for delivery in September, as part of ongoing efforts to meet energy demands.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasized the critical role of innovation in driving industrial development during a recognition ceremony for researchers and entrepreneurs.

The adoption of Bangla QR has led to a significant increase in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

The Kamrangirchar Iron Bridge, a vital link in Dhaka's Kamrangirchar area, has been reopened exclusively for pedestrian use after extensive renovations.

In a thrilling friendly hockey match held today at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium, the Faridpur veterans hockey team emerged victorious with a 5-2 win over the Dhaka veterans.

Opener Sk Jarif Siyam's 99 powered Bangladesh U19 to a crushing 246-run victory over Bangladesh U17 in the inaugural Game Development Trophy.

Rescue teams from China and Nepal are working tirelessly to save lives and find missing people after devastating floods hit the Nepal-China border region.

The death toll from recent devastating floods in Nepal has risen to 579, according to the country's disaster authority.

A US federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's ban on AI company Anthropic was unlawful.

Survivors of the devastating floods on the Nepal-China border share their harrowing tales of escape and survival.

A Dutch court is set to deliver its verdict on a Rwandan man accused of inciting and participating in the 1994 genocide, where an estimated 800,000 Tutsis were killed.

Rangpur Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mahbubur Rashid pledges to find the real reason behind the recent quadruple murders in the city and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Cambodian authorities have closed more than 700 online scam centers and detained nearly 30,000 suspects, including senior government officials, as part of a year-long crackdown.

Indian authorities have recovered seven bodies from rivers flowing from Nepal, believed to be victims of the recent devastating floods.

A US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at restricting mail-in voting, sparking fresh legal challenges just months before the November midterm elections.

King Haakon has ascended to the Norwegian throne amid a series of family scandals that have shaken the monarchy.

Rescuers face new flood risks as they search for survivors of deadly floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet.

Spain's inflation rate jumped to 4.3 percent in August, driven by soaring energy prices.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu has announced plans to transform Sindurmati Dighi in Lalmonirhat into an attractive religious and tourist center.

Chattogram markets are bustling with a wide variety of local seasonal fruits, reflecting increased cultivation and consumer demand.

A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid a record $5.3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal ahead of El Nino-related restrictions.