Bangladesh PM Invites Qatari Investment to Strengthen National Economy

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) has approved the import of 70,000 tonnes of phosphate-based fertilizer and four liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes to meet domestic demand.

The government has introduced financial incentives and preferential tariffs to encourage rooftop solar power generation, aiming to expand renewable energy use and tackle the country's energy crisis.

The ongoing electricity and energy crisis in Bangladesh stems from the fallen government's flawed energy policies, excessive import dependence and failure to build national capacity, according to Finance and Planning Adviser Prof Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir.

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.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a comprehensive review of the salary, allowances, and remuneration structure for all cricket stakeholders, including umpires, coaches, scorers, trainers, physiotherapists, and domestic players.

Rajshahi Development Authority Chairman Abul Kalam Azad Sweet released fish and planted trees to celebrate the 48th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Bangladesh is set to install at least three new submarine cables over the next three to five years to meet the rising data demand, with data from 29 key government installations currently being routed through Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC.

Bangladesh's efforts to enhance its investment climate have been praised as a model for other developing nations at the UNCTAD's Investment, Enterprise and Development Commission.

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of the Prime Minister and Vice President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation, called for spreading the Zia Memorial Library to every village in Bangladesh.

The price of soybean oil in Bangladesh will be adjusted according to international market trends and domestic production and processing costs, according to Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir.

A police constable was killed and 10 others, including five police personnel, were injured in a road accident in Madaripur today.

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Bangladesh Office organized a workshop to promote peer learning, knowledge exchange, and community-led sustainable development.

Bangladesh Bank has broadened the scope of financing against foreign currency deposits held with Offshore Banking Units, enabling these balances to serve as collateral for a wider array of local currency loans.

Bangladeshi textile and apparel companies showcased their products at Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris 2026, reinforcing the country's position as a key player in the global textile and fashion supply chain.

Bangladesh Bank has streamlined foreign remittance processes for companies in Hi-Tech Parks.

The Bangladesh national hockey team held its first training session in Beijing today.

The Palestinian health ministry reports that Israeli forces killed two teenagers during a confrontation in the West Bank village of Al-Mughayyir.

The United Nations' climate agency warns that the El Nino phenomenon will become very strong and last until February, posing significant risks of extreme weather events.

Myanmar has pledged 'safe and dignified' returns for its citizens displaced abroad, ahead of Malaysia's planned repatriation of 1,500 people.

Danish intelligence has issued a stark warning that Russia is actively preparing sabotage operations against Denmark, particularly its defence industry.

South Korea is accelerating its decade-long effort to move government bodies out of Seoul to promote balanced regional development.

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, believes the current tennis calendar is leading to more injuries and plans to play fewer tournaments in the future.