Bangladesh’s northern tea-growing belt has achieved a landmark year, with five districts collectively producing a record volume of tea and strengthening their role in the country’s rapidly expanding tea industry. According to the Bangladesh Tea Board, the districts of Panchagarh, Thakurgaon, Dinajpur, Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat now account for roughly 21 per cent of Bangladesh’s total […]

Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a growing number of Bangladeshi expatriates on leave have found themselves stranded, with many facing expired or soon-to-expire visas. To address the situation, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has issued an official public notice outlining measures to extend visa validity for affected workers. Official […]

Bangladesh’s Minister of Road Transport and Bridges, Sheikh Robiul Alam, has announced the removal of fuel rationing for public and long-distance transport vehicles, signalling relief amid the ongoing national fuel supply pressures. The decision comes as authorities seek to stabilise the operation of buses, coaches, and other mass transit services across the country. Fuel Supply […]