Titumir Urges Enhanced UN Support for Bangladesh's Graduation from LDC Status

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 and Bhutan have agreed to enhance bilateral trade and private sector cooperation, potentially leading to a Free Trade Agreement.

Bangladesh's gross foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $37.25 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman emphasized the need for a simple, corruption-free, and people-friendly tax system to encourage voluntary tax payments.

Bangladesh and India are working to enhance their economic partnership by addressing trade barriers, easing visa processes, and promoting joint ventures in infrastructure and technology.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the Revenue Conference 2026 as the chief guest, focusing on enhancing revenue collection and tax administration.

Turkmenistan has expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh's energy security as the two countries agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and other potential sectors.

Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon emphasizes the need for curriculum reform and quality research to transform higher education in Bangladesh.

Chittagong-10 lawmaker and Chittagong University Senate member Sayeed Al Noman emphasized the need to move beyond old political conflicts following the 2024 July Uprising.

A preventive oral cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people has begun in 14 high-risk upazilas and thanas across Bangladesh.

Rangpur city erupted in celebration as Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President and Ruhul Kabir Rizvi appointed as BNP's acting Secretary General.

An 11-year-old female madrasa student was killed in a road accident in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced plans to create a Higher Education Academy aimed at training university teachers and developing academic leadership in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has invited entrepreneurs from China's Yunnan Province to invest, highlighting its strategic location and economic potential.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh has led to the vacancy of his Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary seat.

Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam made history by scoring 14 runs at No. 11 and taking 6-35 on the opening day of the second Test against Australia in Mackay.

A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery during a Buddhist Lent meditation retreat has resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians, according to rebel witnesses.

Brandon Nakashima defeated sixth-seeded Taylor Fritz to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.

Hefty US tariffs on some Canadian products took effect on Saturday after days of negotiations that went down to the wire failed to produce an agreement.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian advocates for ending the ongoing Middle East war with the United States, asserting Iran's stronger position.

South Korea is set to send its first trial container ship through the Arctic route, testing its commercial viability as Middle East tensions disrupt global shipping.

US Vice President JD Vance returned to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, to campaign for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections and position himself as a potential successor to President Trump in 2028.

Donald Trump will perform a ceremonial lap of honor at the inaugural IndyCar race through Washington, D.C., this weekend.

Countries allied with Ukraine will meet on Monday to reaffirm support for Kyiv.

Japan has lodged a formal protest against Russia's missile tests conducted near the disputed Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories.