6:54 pm, Tuesday, 3 March 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Bir Protik Mahbub Ahmed Shahid Passes Away
Freedom fighter and recipient of the ‘Bir Protik’ gallantry award, Mahbub Ahmed Shahid, has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa Inna
Eleven Women Earn Professional Driver Certification
Eleven determined women have completed BRAC Driving School’s intensive training and received certificates, along with their licences from the Bangladesh
Chattogram Protest Against ADB’s Fossil Fuel Investments
Concerned citizens and climate activists in Chattogram came together to oppose the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support for fossil fuel
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed’s 89th Birthday: A Journey Shaped by a Dream to End Poverty
Birth and Childhood Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was born on 27 April 1936 in the village of Baniachong, Habiganj. His
BRAC Introduces Tech-Enabled ‘Shushastho’ Healthcare Centre in Kurigram’s Remote Chars
Around 38,000 people live in the hard‑to‑reach chars of Kurigram district, where access to medical services is extremely limited. Pregnant
Ban on Import of Certain Products from India, Nepal, and Bhutan
New Import Ban Announced by NBR The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has banned the import of several products from
Farmer Commits Suicide Under Micro‑credit Pressure After Failing to Get a Fair Price for Onions
Key Points Onion growerMir Ruhul Amin took his own life after he could no longer meet weekly NGO loan installments. • The installments totaled
Foreign Investors Raise Alarm Over Gas Price Hike in Bangladesh
The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has raised significant concerns over the recently introduced gas price hike
Pohela Boishakh 2025: What to Expect Across Bangladesh This Bengali New Year
Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, will be celebrated on April 14, 2025, with a burst of cultural festivities throughout
Gas Tariff Hike of 33% for New Industrial Consumers Sparks Debate in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised gas prices by 33% for new industrial and captive power consumers. The
