Chittagong Customs Initiates E-Auction of 168 Containers to Reduce Port Congestion

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.

China's consumer prices grew by a slower-than-expected 0.5% year-on-year in July, marking the lowest increase since January and highlighting ongoing economic challenges.

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam said Kaliakair Hi-Tech Park has received investment proposals worth US$ 1.64 billion.

The government plans to develop a 400-acre industrial park in Bogura to meet the growing demand for small and medium enterprises.

The Bangladeshi government has approved the import of 35,000 metric tons of Muriate of Potash fertilizer from Russia to ensure stable agricultural inputs.

The government is considering introducing incentive facilities for the semiconductor sector similar to those for the ready-made garments (RMG) industry.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj highlights the importance of technological innovation and STEAM education for Bangladesh's economic sovereignty.

Indonesia's economic growth slowed in the second quarter but remained above expectations due to robust household and government spending.

A special dua and milad was held in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, seeking eternal peace for former acting President and Speaker Barrister Jamiruddin Sircar.

Nepalese defender Bimala BK has joined the Rajshahi Stars for their AFC Women's Champions League campaign.

Experts emphasize the need for effective programmes and sustainable financing to address the growing prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases among young people in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh Permanent Representative to the UN, Irene Khan, has called on the international community to strengthen support for the country's efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and transition from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category.

The third International Indigenous Language Journalism Conference-2026 has commenced in Kathmandu, Nepal, focusing on cultural diversity, climate justice, and inclusive democracy.

The government plans to establish new food godowns in three hill districts to ensure uninterrupted food supply amid natural disasters and emergencies.

Police arrested a man in Shahjahanpur for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a history of marital disputes.

Authorities have seized a significant quantity of smuggled Indian goods, including basmati rice and Red Bull energy drinks, in operations along the Cumilla-Brahmanbaria border.

A tragic head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Chandpur's Shahrashti upazila has resulted in three fatalities and 15 injuries.

Authorities in Natore have reclaimed 1.37 acres of government land, valued at approximately Tk 14 crore, after it was unlawfully occupied for 35 years.

Educational institutions managed by the Bangladesh Army have attained an exceptional 99.26 percent pass rate in the recent Secondary School Certificate examinations.

Fourteen illegal miners were killed and eight injured in a rockfall at an abandoned mine in Rustenburg, South Africa.

State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shaikh Faridul Islam announced the government's ambitious plan to save 25 crore trees over the next five years.

The government has proposed installing solar panels at 300 primary schools in Rangamati's remote areas to ensure electricity.

BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi asserts that any attempts to diminish the glory of Bangladesh's 1971 Liberation War and the spirit of independence are doomed to fail.

The Traffic Division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police filed 915 cases against vehicles emitting black smoke during July.

Bangladesh is set to conduct its first-ever Vessel Census 2026 from August 20 to 29 to build a safer and more efficient inland water transport system.

The High Court in Bangladesh initiates the hearing on the death sentence and appeal against the conviction in the harrowing case of eight-year-old Asiya's rape and murder.