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Plunging Stock Market Reflects Waning Confidence in Interim Government

May 17, 2025

The state of Bangladesh’s stock market has remained disappointing this year, continuing a downward trend observed over the past three years. Despite a brief surge following the recent political shift, the market’s momentum quickly dissipated. In the past nine months, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has shed 1,235 points, while […]

No Need for Panic Over US Tariffs: Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya

May 17, 2025

Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Dhaka-based think tank Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has emphasised that there is no need for unnecessary fear or panic regarding US tariffs. Speaking at a seminar titled “US Reciprocal Tariffs and Bangladesh’s Action Plan” organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on 17th […]

Mass Protest by Mosque-Based Child and Mass Education Project Workers

May 17, 2025

Thousands of mosque-based child and mass education project workers, including officers, caretakers, and teachers under the Islamic Foundation, staged a protest at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka, blocking Planning Ministry officials. The protest is centred around their demands for outstanding salaries, allowances, and Eid bonuses. Event Protest for Outstanding Salaries and Eid Bonuses Location Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, […]

Asif Declared Unwelcome at DSCC Nagar Bhaban by Ishraq Supporters

May 17, 2025

Supporters of Ishraq Hossain have been staging a sit-in in front of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Nagar Bhaban for three consecutive days, protesting the delay in handing over the mayoral responsibilities to Ishraq, despite a court verdict and official gazette notification. Key Details Description Event Sit-in Protest at DSCC Nagar Bhaban Location DSCC […]

Police Block Ishraq Supporters’ Long March to Secretariat

May 17, 2025

Supporters of BNP leader Ishraq Hossain staged a long march towards the Secretariat in Dhaka, demanding that he be officially appointed as the Mayor of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). However, their progress was halted by the police near the National Press Club. Event Details Description Event Long March to the Secretariat Organisers Supporters of […]

High Court Writ Challenges Legality of Ordinance Dissolving NBR and Establishing Two New Divisions

May 17, 2025

On 12 May 2025, the Government of Bangladesh issued an ordinance dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Internal Resources Division (IRD), establishing in their place two new entities: the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management Division. This restructuring aims to delineate policy formulation from revenue collection operations. Supreme Court lawyer Jewel […]

BNP Membership Open to Awami League Supporters, Under Conditions: Amir Khasru

May 17, 2025

BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has announced that Awami League supporters can join the BNP, provided they meet certain conditions. This announcement was made during the inaugural event for the BNP’s ‘Membership Renewal’ drive at the party’s office in Kazir Dewri, Chattogram, on Saturday, 17th May, at 12:30 pm. Key Points from […]

Lowy Institute Observation : Is the United States Really Planning a Proxy War in Myanmar?

May 16, 2025

Approximately 90% of Myanmar’s western Rakhine State is now under the control of the Arakan Army (AA). Military forces deployed by the ruling junta have lost numerous strongholds and have effectively withdrawn from the northern and coastal port areas. This significant shift in geopolitical dynamics is mirrored by developments in neighbouring Bangladesh. On 5 August […]

Over Tk 25 Crore in Fines, 687 Brick Kilns Shut Down, and Nearly 200,000 Kgs of Polythene Seized in Special Anti-Pollution Drives

May 15, 2025

Dhaka, 15 May 2025 – At the initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Department of Environment (DoE) has carried out 919 mobile court operations across Bangladesh between 2 January and 15 May 2025. These enforcement drives targeted a range of environmental violations, including black smoke-emitting vehicles, illegal brick kilns, air-polluting […]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Host Diplomatic Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament A Landmark Sporting Initiative Begins Tomorrow

May 15, 2025

[Dhaka, 15 May 2025] — In a significant stride towards promoting cultural diplomacy and international goodwill, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh is set to launch its inaugural Diplomatic Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament in Dhaka. The event will commence tomorrow, 16 May, at the premises of the International School Dhaka (ISD), located in […]

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Author: News Desk, Khaborwala

Plunging Stock Market Reflects Waning Confidence in Interim Government

No Need for Panic Over US Tariffs: Dr. Debapriya Bhattacharya

Mass Protest by Mosque-Based Child and Mass Education Project Workers

Asif Declared Unwelcome at DSCC Nagar Bhaban by Ishraq Supporters

Police Block Ishraq Supporters’ Long March to Secretariat

High Court Writ Challenges Legality of Ordinance Dissolving NBR and Establishing Two New Divisions

BNP Membership Open to Awami League Supporters, Under Conditions: Amir Khasru

Lowy Institute Observation : Is the United States Really Planning a Proxy War in Myanmar?

Over Tk 25 Crore in Fines, 687 Brick Kilns Shut Down, and Nearly 200,000 Kgs of Polythene Seized in Special Anti-Pollution Drives

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Host Diplomatic Badminton and Table Tennis Tournament A Landmark Sporting Initiative Begins Tomorrow

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