With the energy crisis intensifying nationwide, the electricity situation is deteriorating rapidly. The disparity in distribution is becoming more visible where urban areas see manageable outages, but rural regions are read more
Concerns are mounting over the country’s two key land trade hubs—Benapole and Hili. In the first eight months of the current 2025-26 fiscal year, these two ports have together recorded
Uncertainty has gripped petrol pump operations across the country amid fuel shortages. The association representing pump owners has warned that if the situation does not improve quickly, petrol pumps nationwide
Hundreds of thousands of people returning home for Eid experienced a smooth crossing on the Daulatdia–Paturia route—the gateway to south-western Bangladesh right on the day before Eid. However, fears had
In a fresh move, the government has extended the deadline for rice imports by the private sector, allowing importers to bring in and sell the grain in the market until
Entrepreneur and social worker Alauddin Ahmed, widely known for his quiet dedication for the welfare of people, has been honoured with the ‘Shatabdi Award’ in recognition of his multifaceted humanitarian
Neighbouring India and China have expressed interest to assist Bangladesh in solving its ongoing energy crisis. Meanwhile, under an existing agreement, 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India’s Numaligarh Refinery in
The market tends to respond sensitively not only during Ramadan but also at other times. Even minor shifts—an extra spell of heat, sudden rain, a short drought, or an unexpected
