Today marks the 76th founding anniversary of the Bangladesh Awami League, one of the country’s oldest political parties. The party was established on 23 June 1949 at the historic Rose Garden Palace on KM Das Lane in Old Dhaka, under the name East Pakistan Awami Muslim League. At the time, it was the first organised […]

DHAKA, 8 June 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh has reported three new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 2,051,742, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this period, six patients recovered, raising the overall number of recoveries to 2,019,363. Notably, […]

Denying this reality is nothing short of self-deception. Recently, in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area, police arrested several individuals following an incident of mob violence outside a publisher’s residence. It was later revealed that those arrested were activists of an anti-discrimination student movement. Although the political party associated with the movement did not officially endorse their actions, […]

The United Kingdom has released its most comprehensive defence strategy in decades, the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), signalling a significant shift in military posture to address emerging global threats, particularly from Russia. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer emphasised the necessity for the UK to achieve “warfighting readiness” in response to the evolving nature of warfare, including […]

The longstanding positive correlation between US Treasury yields and the strength of the US dollar is showing signs of weakening. This shift is attributed to recent policy decisions and market reactions, particularly following President Donald Trump’s announcement of the “Liberation Day” tariffs.  1. Historical Context: Treasury Yields and the US Dollar Traditionally, higher yields on […]

Dhaka, 2 June: A special session of the Advisory Council was held this morning at the Office of the Chief Adviser in Tejgaon, Dhaka, where the national budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025–2026 received formal approval. The meeting, chaired by the Chief Adviser, commenced at 9:30 AM and concluded at 12:30 PM.   📊 Key […]

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has warned that Bangladesh’s GDP growth remains under significant pressure, despite signs that the economy is gradually moving towards recovery. In its review report on the third quarter (January–March) of the 2024–25 fiscal year, released on Wednesday, the MCCI painted a cautiously optimistic picture. According to the […]

Despite initial promises to refrain from initiating new megaprojects, Bangladesh’s interim government has recently approved several large-scale infrastructure projects. These developments raise questions about the government’s fiscal discipline and long-term planning.   Key Megaprojects Approved by the Interim Government Project Name Estimated Cost (BDT) Funding Sources Description Bay Terminal Marine Infrastructure Development 13,525 crore World […]

Dhaka, 27 May 2025 – The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has officially clarified that the Bangladesh Army will not be deployed for waste management related to Eid-ul-Azha or for mosquito control operations, countering recent reports that misrepresented statements by DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz. 📰 Background of the Confusion Several recent news stories had quoted […]