Govt issues gazette notification banning AL activities

The government has issued a gazette notification banning all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its affiliated organisations under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) completes the trial of the party's leaders and activists.

Shaun Tait to coach Tigers fast bowling

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in Australian speed demon Shaun Tait as the national team’s Pace Bowling Coach, a move set to electrify the Tigers’ fast-bowling unit.

Police will no longer carry deadly weapons: Jahangir

In a ground-breaking move to reform law enforcement, Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced Monday that Bangladesh’s police will no longer carry deadly weapons, with all such firearms to be surrendered.

Sundarbans shielded: No new industries in 10-km eco-zone

The Sundarbans, Bangladesh’s emerald jewel and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gained a vital layer of protection as the government banned new industrial projects within a 10-kilometer Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) surrounding the mangrove forest.

US and China agree to cut tariffs by 115%

The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn.

Yunus calls for regional economic integration, hydro power collaboration with Nepal

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for an integrated economic strategy between Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity.

Sheikh Hasina responsible for July-August killings: Chief Prosecutor

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina bears full responsibility for the killings during the July-August mass uprising, Chief Prosecutor Muhammad Tajul Islam announced at a press conference on Monday, May 12, after submitting an investigation report on the genocide case against her to the tribunal.

Turning trash into treasure: Bangladesh’s recycling industry

Recycling in Bangladesh is no longer just about managing trash –it’s a lifeline for thousands, a pathway out of poverty, and a cornerstone of sustainable growth. From waste pickers in Mirpur to innovators in Jamalpur, the recycling sector is transforming lives and redefining the nation’s economic landscape.

Ordinance empowers BB to takeover any bank

The government has promulgated the 'Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025', published as a gazette notification on Friday, allowing the Bangladesh Bank to temporarily take over any scheduled bank or financial institution, including Islamic banks, by transferring shares to government-owned entities.

Thunderstorms, lightning expected in 21 districts

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued a lightning warning on Monday, May 12, forecasting temporary rain, thunderstorms, and lightning with gusty winds of 45-60 km/h or more in 21 districts within the next 1-4 hours from 8:30 am.

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Filling station, tank lorry owners to enforce strike May 25

Petrol pump and tank lorry owners announced a nationwide 8-hour strike on May 25, from 6:00am to 2:00om, demanding an increase in fuel sales commission to a minimum of 7 per cent along with nine other demands...