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Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Bangladesh’s Ministry of Commerce has undertaken a series of initiatives to diversify export products, expand access to global markets, strengthen economic diplomacy and reduce the time and cost of doing business during the first 180 days of the current government.

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Religion

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Before the start of the 13th session of the National Parliament on March 12, 2026, on the advice of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, 'La ilaha illallah Muhammadur Rasulullah' was placed in Arabic calligraphy on the wall just behind the Speaker's seat.

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Economy

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

Joining the revenue conference, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said that dispelling public confusion over revenue is the challenge.

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Dhaka

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

To ensure safe and comfortable commute for women in public transport in the capital, the special ‘Pink Bus’ service of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is launching today, Tuesday (August 18). These buses will be operated by female drivers and conductors.

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National

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

The tenure of contract-based appointments of Cabinet Secretary Dr. Md. Nasimul Gani and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md. Ehshanul Haque has been extended by another year.

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National

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon MP has said that Bangladeshi nationalism is the most powerful political philosophy for uniting all the people of Bangladesh. He stated that the core strength of Bangladeshi nationalism lies in the philosophy of uniting Bangladesh based on civic identity, rather than dividing people along lines of religion, caste, language, ethnicity, or any other identity.

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National

No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Baby Hajjaj has said that the July uprising is not the sole achievement of any individual, political party, or group; it was the fruit of the collective aspirations and participation of people from various classes, professions, and opinions. Therefore, no party should be allowed to claim sole ownership of the July uprising. Everyone must play a responsible role in building a democratic, constitutional, and accountable state system, upholding the core spirit of the uprising.

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Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

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Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan has said that the government elected by the people's votes will regularly be accountable to the people. He has presented the first 180 days of the government's 1,825-day term over the next 5 years as a phase of clearing the debris of the existing ruins of the state and society, which is a phase of creating a suitable foundation for implementing future action plans.

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National

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Senior Secretary of Public Administration Ministry extended

The contract-based appointments of Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani and Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Ehsanul Haque are being extended.

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Economy

MoU signed to boost green transition and export competitiveness in ready-made garment and textile sector

Bangladesh has signed an important memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands on the circular economy to make the country's ready-made garment and textile sector more sustainable, environmentally friendly and suitable for the global market. Through this, cooperation between the two countries will be further expanded in efficient resource use, waste reduction, recyclable production systems and green industrialization in the textile value chain.

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Economy

ADB to Assist Bangladesh in Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has pledged its support in helping Bangladesh achieve its goal of becoming a trillion-dollar economy and an upper-middle-income country by 2034.

3 weeks ago 462 views

Economy

Government to announce new pay scale within this year: Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Hossain Mahmud Chowdhury said the new pay scale will be announced within this year. He said the government is working on the new pay scale and discussions on various aspects are ongoing.

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National

The 180-day honeymoon period is over, we have identified the problems: Education Minister

Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon said that after the government took office, the first 180-day 'honeymoon period' has ended. During this time, various problems in the education sector have been identified, and now emphasis is being given to solving them.

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National

Integrated and long-term plan must be adopted for sustainable management of the Teesta River: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Md. Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Annie MP said that an integrated, environment-friendly and long-term plan must be adopted for sustainable management of the Teesta River. He assured that effective steps will be taken to prevent erosion, control floods and manage water, giving utmost importance to the lives, livelihoods, agriculture, environment and economic interests of the people of the Teesta basin.

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Economy

State-of-the-art technology in rapid cargo clearance will add new dimension to aviation sector: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam MP said the use of state-of-the-art technology in rapid cargo clearance will add a new dimension to the country's aviation sector. She also commented that through the use of technology, we want to come to a leadership position, not as followers.

3 weeks ago 384 views

National

UN report on al-Qaeda expansion in Bangladesh is speculative

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the UN report on al-Qaeda's expansion in Bangladesh is speculative and the government is not taking it into account. He said this on Monday afternoon.

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Law Justice

Bangladesh doesn't know under what status Sheikh Hasina is in India

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Aminul Islam said that Bangladesh does not know exactly under what status ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina is staying in India. He expressed hope that through legal efforts it will be possible to bring her back to the country.

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World

Gold price rises in international market

Gold prices rose in the international market due to a weakening US dollar and reduced prospects of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike amid recent weakness in the US economy.

3 weeks ago 470 views

National

What Dinish Trivedi Said About the Prime Minister's India Visit

Indian High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, has said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarek Rahman's visit to India should take place as soon as possible. He expressed optimism that the existing issues between Bangladesh and India can be resolved through high-level meetings and regular communication.

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Country

Imam never got up from prostration in Fajr prayer

Hafez Muhammad Ataullah passed away while prostrating during the Sunnah prayer of Fajr.

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Bangladesh Focuses on Export Diversification and New Markets in Trade Ministry’s First 180 Days

Kalema Tayyeba placed on National Parliament wall on Prime Minister's advice

Removing public confusion over revenue is the challenge: Prime Minister

‘Pink Bus’ launching today, services available on these routes in Dhaka

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Public Administration Secretary extended

Bangladeshi Nationalism Is the Foundation of Unity for the People of Bangladesh: Information Minister

No One Should Be Allowed to Claim Sole Ownership of July Uprising: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education

Bangladesh on path from ruins to planned reconstruction: Information Minister

Contract tenure of Cabinet Secretary and Senior Secretary of Public Administration Ministry extended

MoU signed to boost green transition and export competitiveness in ready-made garment and textile sector

ADB to Assist Bangladesh in Building a Trillion-Dollar Economy

Government to announce new pay scale within this year: Finance Minister

The 180-day honeymoon period is over, we have identified the problems: Education Minister

Integrated and long-term plan must be adopted for sustainable management of the Teesta River: Water Resources Minister

State-of-the-art technology in rapid cargo clearance will add new dimension to aviation sector: Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister

UN report on al-Qaeda expansion in Bangladesh is speculative

Bangladesh doesn't know under what status Sheikh Hasina is in India

Gold price rises in international market

What Dinish Trivedi Said About the Prime Minister's India Visit

Imam never got up from prostration in Fajr prayer

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