Bangladesh has secured about $3.11 billion in emergency budget support from four development partners, including the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, this month to cushion the economic fallout from the US and Israel’s war on Iran.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to China appears to be reflecting the BNP government’s pursuit of greater strategic flexibility at a time of intensifying global competition.

Bangladesh and China have entered what both sides described as a “new era” in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership.

City Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates, is considering the divestment of selected non-core business units to generate funds and streamline operations amid a mountainous financial burden.

Bangladesh is struggling to expand electric vehicle (EV) adoption due to inadequate charging infrastructure, unreliable electricity supply, weak data systems, and no long-term policy, experts said.

The Super Specialised Hospital of the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) is set to be run as a corporate entity, and its treatment costs will be higher than those of government or autonomous hospitals, officials said.

Speakers at a symposium yesterday said political will, internal reforms within parties, and amendments to the Representation of the People Order are essential to removing gender inequalities in politics.

Fresh tensions erupted in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila yesterday as garment workers resumed protests over a colleague’s death, demanding trial of the accused and compensation for the victim’s family.

Dhaka, Beijing to explore ‘2+2’ dialogue mechanism in diplomacy, defence, says Khalilur Rahman

Experts cite inadequate charging infrastructure, unreliable power supply and policy gaps

Move aims to spare citizens trips to EC headquarters in Dhaka

Conference highlights custodial deaths, enforced disappearances and border killings

Truck kept in police custody; administration examining whether disposal of books followed official procedures

Four-day China visit expands cooperation beyond economy to diplomacy, connectivity, investment and strategic engagement

Survey found mosquito larvae in nearly one-third of inspected households and water containers across 18 wards

Marcelo Carlos Cesa shares his optimism after taking part in a friendly football match near Shimulia Ghat

Police say Raisa Akter came into contact with a live wire near a fish farm

Maiden overseas trip features talks with Anwar Ibrahim and Xi Jinping, investment meetings and 17 MoUs

Separate attempts through the Dhala and Saharatala areas were thwarted on Friday morning

Tarique Rahman departs Beijing following high-level talks on trade, investment, infrastructure and connectivity