PM Tarique Rahman Highlights Bangladesh's Investment Potential at FICCI FDI Conference

The adoption of Bangla QR has led to a significant increase in digital transactions in Bangladesh.

Invest Bangladesh, the unified apex investment promotion agency, has officially commenced operations, merging three key authorities to streamline investment processes.

The floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at Maheshkhali, operated by Excelerate Energy, has restarted gas supply after a three-day shutdown.

Economists, business leaders and policy experts have called for coordinated fiscal and monetary reforms, stronger private-sector confidence and a predictable business environment to revive investment and economic growth in the country.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladesh’s economy has turned around from a difficult situation, attributing the achievement to the country’s private sector-led growth model.

President Donald Trump announced the US will allow tariff-free imports of up to 300,000 tons of ground beef over the next 90 days.

Authorities seized 140 sacks of illegally hoarded fertilizer in a raid in Godagari Upazila, Rajshahi.

US Treasury officials have expressed satisfaction over the progress made by Bangladesh Bank in addressing key macroeconomic and financial sector issues.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has signed agreements with seven banks for Tk 41,000 crore financing packages to support key economic sectors.

Bangladesh received $2.031 billion in remittances in the first 19 days of August, a 29.1 percent increase from the same period last year.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon emphasised the global economic and welfare benefits of halal food culture at a seminar in Dhaka.

Bangladesh and Qatar have agreed to establish joint working groups to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy and financial sectors following high-level discussions in Doha.

Bangladesh views the Mecca Defence Pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey positively and is open to participating in such security initiatives among Islamic nations.

The Cabinet has approved a draft law that expands the authorities of the Armed Police Battalion (APBn) to combat serious crimes.

Tanim Sufiyan, a graphics designer in the BNP Media Cell's Digital Team, has been relieved of his duties following concerns over his past political activities.

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and seven others injured in an ambush by unidentified armed individuals in Jonglei state, South Sudan.

Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon expressed gratitude to a visiting Chinese delegation for their cooperation in education and other sectors.

Bangladesh women's cricket captain Nigar Sultana Joty is determined to reach the Asia Cup final and win a medal at the Asian Games.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to ban large data centres near schools, homes, and farms.

The International Bangladesh Squash tournament commenced today at Bashundhara Sports City in Dhaka, featuring top players from eleven countries.

Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman attended the 21st Annual Commanders' Conference of the Bangladesh Infantry Regiment (BIR) at the Bangladesh Infantry Regimental Centre (BIRC) in Rajshahi Cantonment.

Authorities in Nevada have ordered tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as a fast-moving wildfire approaches Reno.

The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges faced a significant downturn as large-cap stocks saw a sharp price fall.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to meet with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to discuss inviting the Brazil national team for a friendly match in Bangladesh.

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is in Beijing for talks on the disputed Himalayan border, ahead of the BRICS summit.

Finland will host a crucial EU leaders' summit on the Arctic in September, focusing on the region's growing strategic importance.

Chattogram Customs House is set to auction 442 containers of unclaimed goods via a fully digital e-auction process this month.

Oman's foreign minister will travel to Iran to discuss the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten half-centuries have driven India to 419-6 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

An aid group reports heightened threats and harassment against migrant rescue ships in the Mediterranean, primarily from Libyan groups.