CEIZ Groundbreaking in Chattogram: Crucial Step in Realizing PM's China Visit Outcomes

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have surged to a record high of $37.41 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

A recent workshop highlighted the need for increased public awareness and technical support to promote rooftop solar power usage in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has decided to maintain the current fuel oil prices for the month of September.

The government has set a target to increase the number of green-certified ship recycling yards in the country to more than 100 from the existing around 31, Industries, Commerce and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced.

Foundations under various ministries will work in clusters to support the government's Five-Year Strategic Framework, focusing on job creation and renewable energy.

Disaster Management and Relief Minister Asadul Habib Dulu, MP, emphasized the critical role of improved communication systems in expanding business and trade, speaking at the inauguration of the Ratnai Bridge in Lalmonirhat.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized nine trucks carrying approximately 73 metric tonnes of bonded goods after they deviated from the prescribed route and entered the Nayabazar area of old Dhaka.

Rajshahi district is experiencing a significant increase in jute production this season, with potential sales reaching Tk 549 crore.

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with a focus on economic, investment, and business cooperation.

Bangladesh has experienced a significant 22.3 percent increase in workers' remittances during the first 26 days of August 2026.

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has prepared 60 industrial plots for investors at the under-construction Patuakhali Export Processing Zone (EPZ).

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

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has called on G20 ministers to invest in AI infrastructure, emphasizing its importance as essential as traditional utilities.

Speakers at the closing ceremony of Rajshahi's Divisional Youth Festival stressed the urgent need for youth leadership to achieve climate justice and gender equality.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is scheduled to visit his hometown Thakurgaon on September 6 for a two-day tour.

Md. Shafiqul Islam has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Chattogram Fifth Additional Metropolitan Sessions Judge for smuggling yaba tablets.

A significant Taka 4,635 crore project has been initiated to safeguard Sylhet city residents from recurring floods and waterlogging issues.

Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has sought India's cooperation in successfully implementing Bangladesh's e-Parliament system.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui inaugurated the new Rahmatpur Border Outpost (BOP) in Chattogram, emphasizing its strategic importance.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new Foreign Exchange Market (FXM) Module to automate various foreign exchange operations, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency.

A 25-member committee has been established to integrate and manage climate finance activities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has renewed its call for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East conflict, highlighting the safety and wellbeing of approximately eight million Bangladeshis living and working across the region.

Bangladesh Bank has established a Tk 3,000 crore refinancing fund to foster the development of an agro-based economic centre in the northern region, aimed at enhancing the agricultural value chain.

A Turkish cargo ship carrying rolled steel sank after a collision near Istanbul, with 10 crew members still missing.

Azerbaijani authorities have evacuated 5,000 residents after a fire led to explosions at an ammunition depot.

Giorgia Meloni's hard-right government has become Italy's longest-lasting postwar administration, marking 1,413 days in office.

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian soldiers find a moment of joy and celebration through a traditional wedding ceremony.

The death toll from the floods on the China-Nepal border has risen to 1,114, with 3,916 people still missing, according to Nepal's disaster authority.

Coco Gauff, the fourth seed, began her 2026 US Open campaign with a commanding straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez, showcasing her enhanced serve and resilience.

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has been cleared of electoral law violation charges after airing a deepfake video of his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, endorsing his campaign.