Gouripur Lodge, a nearly 200-year-old landmark on the bank of the Brahmaputra river in Mymensingh, has reportedly been used as a guest house for Sonali Bank officials for decades rather than being considered for conservation.

The government is set to undertake a series of policy reforms to attract foreign investment in off-dock and Inland Container Depot (ICD) operations, as well as air cargo services, aiming to upgrade Bangladesh’s logistics sector to international standards.

Leading business chambers and professional bodies have welcomed the proposed Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget for FY2026-27, saying its focus on economic reforms, investment, employment and social protection aligns with the country’s development priorities.

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman yesterday dismissed allegations that he is a loan defaulter, saying the claim is false despite being repeated several times.

The government is committed to shifting Bangladesh from a debt-driven to an investment-led economy, as attracting private investment is essential for sustainable growth, said Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.

The day brought relentless heat. Even beneath the shade of trees, sweat streamed down faces without pause.

Around half of the patients receiving treatment at Ad-din Medical College Hospital in Dhaka’s Moghbazar left the facility by yesterday evening, a day after the government cancelled the licence of the 700-bed private hospital following the deaths of six newborns there last month.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday termed the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 “unrealistic, overly ambitious and conducive to looting”, alleging that it falls short of public expectations and would encourage corruption while hurting investment and employment.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has raised concerns over multiple deviations in India’s border fencing projects and urged the Border Security Force to halt unauthorised construction near the frontier, according to a BGB statement.

The government has proposed an allocation of around Tk 31,099 crore for the home ministry in the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting its ongoing commitment to public security, modernising law enforcement, and developing infrastructure.

Police arrested 6

Dhaka-bound train resumes journey after relief locomotive arrives; passengers face long delays

Family alleges negligence; hospital authorities say patient was treated following standard procedures

Police deny harassment during the late-night operation and say only those involved in crimes were arrested

Four people arrested after six-year-old Raka was found dead inside a plastic sack

For many children, survival comes before school

Former Indian railways minister takes charge as Dhaka and New Delhi seek to repair strained ties

Belayet previously served as joint convener of Chattogram (North) District BNP

Despite mounting reports of abuse and exploitation, child domestic work remains widespread and excluded from Bangladesh’s list of hazardous occupations for children.

India’s High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, said yesterday that India and Bangladesh can together achieve whatever they want in the world.