China opposes Trump鈥檚 blacklist
Beijing on Monday said it 鈥榝irmly opposes鈥� US president Donald Trump鈥檚 decision to create a blacklist of countries Washington says unjustly detain Americans, which his administration has said could include China.
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London Tube strike hits millions
Rush-hour commuters faced chaos Monday as staff on the London Underground train network staged a five-day strike, shutting stations and forcing people to work from home or use alternative modes of transport.
Ex-Thai PM returns ahead of court ruling
Influential Thai ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra landed back home on Monday ahead of a scheduled watershed ruling by the kingdom鈥檚 top court which may see him jailed.
World shredding war rules: UN
The United Nations human rights chief warned on Monday that international law and the rules of war鈥攖he foundation of peace and global order鈥攁re being ripped up.
Indonesia replaces finance min after protests
Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto on Monday removed finance minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati in a cabinet reshuffle following deadly anti-government protests across the country.
Spain, Israel spar over Gaza genocide move
Israel on Monday accused Spain of antisemitism and barred two government ministers from entry after Spanish leader Pedro Sanchez announced measures aimed at stopping what he called 鈥榯he genocide in Gaza鈥�.
Reform must go beyond parties and elites
THE July uprising stirred a renewed sense of hope that Bangladesh鈥檚 damaging political cycle might finally be broken, paving the way for a governance system that genuinely serves its citizens. 鈥楻eform鈥� quickly became the national watchword. In response, the interim government formed several commissions to draft proposals on constitutional changes, elections...
Badruddin Umar 鈥� taller than life
I ONCE asked Shahriar Kabir: 鈥楢s children, you were our favourite fiction writer. How did such a creative soul become entangled in such barren, uncreative circles?鈥�...
Unlocking Bangladesh鈥檚 inland waterways
BENEATH Bangladesh鈥檚 rivers and canals lies a latent economic promise capable of reshaping how the nation moves, feeds, energises and sustains itself. Inland water resources 鈥� including rivers, streams, and canals 鈥� function not only as lifelines for transport but also as engines of growth, yet their full potential remains constrained by neglect, mismanagement...
Promoting digital literacy
INTERNATIONAL Literacy Day 2025 was observed on September 8 under the theme 鈥楶romoting literacy in the digital era.鈥� This theme resonates deeply with Bangladesh鈥檚 aspirations of becoming a Smart Nation by 2041. Literacy is no longer confined to the ability to read and write words on paper. In the 21st century, it encompasses the skills required to critically engage...
Primary education deserves priority policy attention
BANGLADESH observed International Literacy Day on September 8 without having any accurate statistics on the literacy rate in the country. During the Awami League regime, the government had manipulated the literacy rate on a number of occasions to falsely claim its success in the education sector. During their three consecutive terms, the literacy rate increased...
Law and order needs more than reluctant admission
THE home adviser to the interim government finally admitting that the country鈥檚 law and order situation has deteriorated is a positive step, particularly as the government has so far persisted in denying any such decline. The adviser made the admission on September 7 while addressing the media. In his speech, he stated that there had been a 鈥榮light deterioration in law...
Most NBFIs not fit to survive
Bangladesh Bank has moved to shut down nine non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) after they failed to return depositors鈥� money, collapsed under massive non-performing loans, and suffered crippling capital shortfalls...
Rights, protection for informal sector workers demanded
Trade union leaders and labour rights activists on Monday urged the government to ensure labour rights and protection for informal sector workers, who make up the majority of Bangladesh鈥檚 workforce but remain outside the scope of the labour law...
Boosting market linkage for cluster SMEs stressed
A two-day conference aiming to strengthen market linkages for the small and medium entrepreneurs from clusters across the country started at Dhaka on Monday...
Chinese support saught to boost entrepreneurs鈥� skills
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed called for China鈥檚 comprehensive cooperation in developing the skills, capacity, and technological advancement of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to sustain in global trade competitiveness...
Govt seeks to build skilled manpower in tourism sector
National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) executive chairman (secretary) Nazneen Kausar Chowdhury on Monday said that the authority aims to integrate workers of the tourism and hospitality sector into decent and dignified employment through skills-based training and certification...
Stocks on DSE down, up on CSE
The country鈥檚 premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange on Monday lost some steam as profit-booking selloffs pulled the reins of the market鈥檚 upward trajectory, reflecting investor caution after a sustained streak of gains...
Oasis Accessories to invest $4.8m in BEPZA EZ
Oasis Accessories (Pvt) Ltd, a Bangladeshi company, is set to invest $4.8 million to establish a garment accessories industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone located in Mirsharai, Chattogram...
Dhaka Bank gets ADB award
Dhaka Bank PLC won 鈥楳omentum Award鈥� at the 11th Trade and Supply Chain Finance Programme Awards 2025 hosted by the Asian Development Bank, said a press release...
Prime Bank hosts youth seminar at DIU
Prime Bank PLC, in collaboration with Daffodil International University and its DIU Finance Club, has organised a seminar titled 鈥楩inancial Inclusion: Engaging & Inspiring Youth in Banking鈥� at the university campus...
Midland Bank, Milvik sign deal
Midland Bank PLC and Milvik Bangladesh Limited on Sunday signed an agreement at the bank鈥檚 head office, said a press release...
Modhumoti Bank holds 89th board meeting
Modhumoti Bank PLC on Sunday held its 89th meeting of board of directors, said a press release...
Foodpanda partners with Ajwah Bake and Pastry
Foodpanda Bangladesh, has partnered with popular bakery and fast-food brand Ajwah Bake and Pastry letting the foodpanda customers order from more than 50 Ajwah outlets across Dhaka and Gazipur, says a press release.
Samsung QLED TVs get 鈥楻eal Quantum Dot Display鈥� certification
Samsung QLED TVs have been recognised with 鈥楻eal Quantum Dot Display鈥� certification from T脺V Rheinland, an international certification organisation based in Germany, said a press release...
Mobs not to be allowed to undermine Liberation War: army
Bangladesh Army on Monday said that there was no scope to belittle any freedom fighter or the Liberation War by creating mobs.
Ex-secy Abu Alam arrested, sent to jail
The police arrested former senior secretary Abu Alam Md Shahid Khan at his home in the capital鈥檚 Eskaton area on Monday...
Bangladesh Army deny any involved in DUCSU election
The Bangladesh Army has clarified that it has no involvement in the upcoming Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union election...
DUCSU vote count to be streamed live
In a bid to ensure transparency and build student confidence, the vote count for the DUCSU and Hall Parliament elections will be broadcast live on LED screens installed outside each polling station.
Deschamps plays down rift with PSG over Dembele, Doue injuries
France coach Didier Deschamps calmed suggestions of a rift between the national team and Paris Saint-Germain after the European champions were left fuming after Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue picked up injuries on international duty.