Bangladesh Sees 45.6% Surge in Remittance Inflows in Early August

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury emphasizes the significant contributions of Bangladeshi workers to the South Korean economy.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced a series of measures aimed at reviving the economy and ensuring a transparent, business-friendly environment.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood announced a new investment-friendly policy aimed at increasing private sector participation in the energy and power sectors.

Singapore has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to between 4.5% and 5.5% due to stronger-than-expected AI-related global demand.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have reached a new high of $36.96 billion, according to recent data from Bangladesh Bank.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam announced the government's initiative to reduce overseas migration costs to a maximum of Tk 300,000.

The Cabinet has approved the draft Bank Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2026 along with two other draft laws.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasized the critical role of the United States in Bangladesh's economic progress.

Bangladesh's remittance inflow surged by 69.2% in the first nine days of August 2026, reaching $1.142 billion.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have reached a new peak of $36.86 billion, according to recent data from Bangladesh Bank.

In the first eight days of August, Bangladesh experienced a significant increase in remittances, with a 42.9% rise compared to the same period last year.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission has announced an increase in the price of Jet A-1 for both domestic and international flights.

The State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Aninda Islam Amit, has assured that the government is making all-out efforts to alleviate the ongoing gas and electricity crisis in Bangladesh.

A low-pressure area over the North Bay has prompted maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to hoist cautionary signal number three.

Khulna Development Authority (KDA) plans to modernise Dumuria with sustainable practices, engaging local residents to shape the new master plan.

China's former premier Zhu Rongji, known for his pivotal role in the country's economic transformation, has passed away at 97.

In a dramatic turn of events, 48 fishermen were rescued after three trawlers capsized off the coast of Hatiya due to turbulent weather.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury pledges zero tolerance for misinformation in official statistics.

A court in Munshiganj has sentenced Suman Hossain to life in prison for murdering Kulsum Begum in 2021.

A Dhaka court has remanded two men to jail in connection with the illegal possession of a foreign-made pistol.

A record 193 tonnes of fish were caught on the first day of fishing in Kaptai Lake, generating over Taka 42.40 lakh in government revenue.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has announced intensified field-level supervision and reform initiatives to improve healthcare services at district and upazila hospitals.

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam announced the government's plan to identify potential tourism sites in all 64 districts, aiming to make Bangladesh an international-standard tourism destination.

More than 200 farmers in Kaptai received free transplanted Aman paddy seeds to aid their recovery from recent floods.

A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of five more children, raising the total number of deaths to 885.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized a substantial quantity of drugs and smuggled goods, valued at Tk 28 lakh, in multiple operations along the Kushtia border.

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi emphasized that Arafat Rahman Koko was a sports organizer, not a politician.

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the upcoming two-Test series against India due to a hamstring injury, with Niroshan Dickwella returning to the squad.

A meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee will be held to decide if the new moon for Eid-e-Miladunnabi has been sighted.

Rajshahi Stars FC are preparing for the AFC Women's Champions League with new sponsorship and a fresh roster, aiming for a strong performance.