June 29, 2025, 12:59 pm
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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 and LNG projects. Ahead of ADB’s 58th Annual Meeting, ISDERead More
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 89th birthday will be observed on Sunday, 27 April 2025.Read More
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 women often give birth at home with untrained help, puttingRead More
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 India, Nepal, and Bhutan. The Customs Wing of NBR issuedRead More
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 roughly Tk 4,500 a week; falling income made regular repayment impossible. • AdvancesRead More
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 in Bangladesh, calling it a potential deterrent to both foreignRead More
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 Bangladesh. From dawn gatherings and art exhibitions to drone showsRead More
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 move, effective immediately, aims to reduce the financial strain fromRead More
608 Criminals Arrested in Joint Security Sweep
Between April 3 and April 9, 2025, the Bangladesh Army, in coordination with other law enforcement agencies, conducted major joint operations across Dhaka and other regions. A total of 608Read More
