November 2, 2026, 6:16 pm
Polls between Dec 2025 and Mar 2026 if reforms are swiftly done: CA Yunus
The next parliamentary election can be held between December 2025 and March 2026, depending on how soon the interim government can implement the necessary reforms for free and fair polls,read more
Food inflation falls by 2.2 percentage points to 10.72% in January
Food inflation in Bangladesh continued its declining trend in January, dropping by 2.2 percentage point to 10.72% in January, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statisticsread more
Mild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh, may intensify: BMD
A mild cold wave is currently sweeping across the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Panchagarh, and Chuadanga and is expected to spread further, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).read more
UK plans tough laws to fight people smugglers
Suspected people smugglers will face severe curbs under new laws in Britain, the government said on Thursday, as it steps up efforts to fight illegal migration and strengthen border security.read more
No plans for using EVMs in election, CEC says
The Election Commission’s (EC) does not plan on using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) in the upcoming national elections, newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said today (17 December).read more
No significant rise in interception at Bangladesh border after Hasina’s ouster: Indian data
Indian government data from the past six years has shown no significant increase in the number of undocumented people intercepted whilst entering or leaving India on the border with Bangladeshread more
Industries grappling with persistent gas crisis
Industries have been grappling with a long-standing crisis of gas – a vital energy required to keep their wheels running – for years, with little improvement despite repeated government assurancesread more
Essential goods still dearer for consumers
Consumers are yet to fully benefit from government initiatives like tax reductions and increased imports aimed at lowering essential commodity prices. While prices for items like rice, sugar, eggs, andread more
LNG supply: Local companies can tie up with int’l spot market suppliers under JV
Local companies now have the opportunity to collaborate with prospective international spot suppliers through joint ventures to ensure a steady supply of LNG to Petrobangla, fostering greater energy security andread more
Low wages, production pressure hurt Bangladeshi RMG workers: study
Low wages and constant pressure to meet production targets have put significant negative impacts, including reliance on overtime, rising debt, health risks and limited access to essential services, on Bangladeshiread more
© All rights reserved © 2024 The Dhaka Age
Theme Download From ThemesBazar.Com