Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Orders Closed Factories to Reopen by 2026

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has seized a consignment of foreign cigarettes worth approximately Tk 65 lakh at Hazrat Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and 30,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to meet the country's energy and agricultural requirements.

The Export Competitiveness for Jobs (EC4J) project has significantly diversified Bangladesh's exports and created nearly 180,000 jobs.

The 8th meeting of the Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Platform has agreed to expedite key infrastructure projects and include new initiatives.

National Professor Mahbub Ullah has called for reducing Bangladesh's dependence on external financing and increasing domestic value addition to build a self-reliant economy.

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase has recommended the procurement of refined fuel oil worth Tk 16,088.52 crore under government-to-government agreements.

The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate (CIID) has realized additional revenue of Tk 19,13,440.57 after detecting excess quantities of imported goods in a consignment at its Chattogram Regional Office.

BAPEX has started drilling a new gas well in Barocharigaon, Shenbagh upazila, expected to yield seven million cubic-feet of gas.

The government has approved a Tk 1,492.50 crore project to improve rural transport infrastructure in the greater Dinajpur region.

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet visited the Rajshahi Silk Factory and expressed France's interest in supporting the modernization of Bangladesh's traditional silk industry.

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have increased to $36.46 billion according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

Bangladesh and Malaysia's Sarawak state are discussing enhanced cooperation in agriculture, focusing on technology, food security, and a potential Memorandum of Understanding.

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal stresses the importance of proper planning and quality standards for the next Bangladesh Premier League.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed clarifies that UAE visa cancellations are not specific to Bangladesh, affecting citizens from several countries.

Bangladesh's Ministry of Housing and Public Works has transferred 767 sub-assistant engineers using a lottery system to ensure transparency and impartiality.

University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to establish modern language centers in 25 universities to enhance global competitiveness and attract foreign students.

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has announced a budget of Taka 40.046 billion for the fiscal year 2026–27.

Bangladesh Bank introduces mandatory monthly reporting for private sector foreign debt to enhance macroeconomic stability.

Dhaka stocks finished higher after a volatile trading session, driven by renewed buying interest in momentum-driven stocks.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has launched high-resolution climate projection data and an advanced storm surge forecasting model to improve the nation's disaster preparedness and public safety.

Barishal City Corporation (BCC) has announced a Tk 647.53 crore budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, prioritizing urban development without introducing new taxes.

Chattogram City Corporation launched an operation to evict unlawful encroachments and fined seven individuals for obstructing roads and drains.

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam stressed the importance of transparent and objective communication of the government's achievements in its first 180 days.

Sheikh Azizur Rahman, a July fighter with a bullet wound and splinter marks, met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and presented him with a historic blood-stained national flag.

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a Tk 2,000 crore pre-finance scheme to support the development and expansion of the country's leather and leather goods industry.

A couple was arrested in Rajshahi with 937 yaba tablets and TK 19,000 in cash from drug sales.

Sharmeen Akhter, a visually impaired woman from Satkhira, has finally been appointed as a junior officer at the Essential Drugs Company Limited (EDCL).

The Prime Minister's Gold Cup National Football Competition 2026, the largest football tournament in Bangladesh's history, is set to begin in August with participation from over 1.60 lakh students.

Rajshahi Range Police organized a tree plantation programme to enhance greenery and combat climate change.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor calls for a discrimination-free Bangladesh in memory of July uprising martyrs.