Data protection, governance ords
Transparency International Bangladesh on Saturday urged the interim government to suspend the Personal Data Protection Ordinance and the National Data Governance Ordinance.
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A party out to capture admin before polls: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday alleged that attempts were being made to place bureaucracy under the control of a particular party ahead of the national elections.
Ecuador deploys 3,000 soldiers amid Indigenous protests
Ecuador鈥檚 military on Thursday began the deployment of 3,000 soldiers to restore order in the wake of Indigenous anti-government protests that have rattled Quito for weeks.
Scotland keep World Cup dream alive with Greece comeback, Dutch win
Scotland roared back to beat Greece 3-1 on Thursday to boost their hopes of direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cody Gakpo inspired the Netherlands to a 4-0 win in Malta.
Ganatantra Mancha announces candidates for 120 seats
Ganatantra Mancha, a combine of six political parties, on Thursday announced the names of the alliance鈥檚 candidates for 120 constituencies for the next general election, expected to be held in early February next year...
Directorate of Posts dispossessed assets to be recovered: Taiyeb
Chief adviser鈥檚 special assistant on the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb at an event in Dhaka on Thursday said that the dispossessed assets of the Directorate of Posts would be recovered soon...
Convictions, cases under 8聽 sections of DSA to be nullified
The interim government on Thursday approved a proposal to amend the 鈥楥yber Security Ordinance 2025鈥�, under which all cases and convictions under eight sections of the now-repealed 鈥楧igital Security Act 2018鈥� will be nullified.
Workers鈥� recognition stressed for democratic reform
The experts and labour leaders said that democratic reconstruction in the country would remain incomplete without recognition of all workers...
GDP grows by 3.69pc in FY25
Bangladesh鈥檚 economy grew by 3.69 percent in the last fiscal year (FY25) driven by moderate performances by the agriculture, industry and services sectors...
India, UK hail 鈥榥ew energy鈥� in economic ties
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi told his British counterpart Keir Starmer on Thursday that relations had made 鈥榮ignificant progress鈥�, as they pledged to unlock 鈥榰nparalleled鈥� economic opportunities...
Using 600-grade rods stressed to check wastage
Speakers at an event in Dhaka have said that using high-strength rods such as 600-grade could reduce the number of rods required in large concrete structures, while increasing the load-bearing capacity of the structure...
China bolsters export controls on rare-earth industry
China鈥檚 commerce ministry announced new controls on the export of rare-earth technologies and items on Thursday, adding to regulations on a critical industry that has been a key source of tension between Beijing and Washington...
Hop Lun launches #SHECAN initiative at factories
Global apparel company Hop Lun has recently launched its #SHECAN initiative across multiple factories in Bangladesh, said a press release...
SJIB holds 904th EC meeting
Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC鈥檚 executive committee on Wednesday held its 904th meeting, said a press release...
Bangladesh interim govt chief reaffirms elections in first half of Feb
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday reaffirmed the government鈥檚 commitment to holding a national election in the first half of February next year, stating that 鈥榠t would mark the first genuinely democratic vote in many years鈥�.
Banking sector won鈥檛 recover unless default culture ends
The fragility of the banking sector stands exposed like never before. According to the latest central bank figures, nearly one in every five borrowers has defaulted on loans. This is not merely a statistic. It is a grim reflection of years of systemic failure in governance, regulation and borrower accountability. With 14.09 lakh defaulters out of 76.05 lakh borrowers..
HSC, equivalent exams results likely on October 16
The results of the Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations of this year are likely to be published on October 16...
BARD holds health cadre鈥檚 special basic training concluding ceremony
The 185th special basic training course for BCS health cadre officers was held at the Bangladesh Rural Development Academy in Cumilla on Wednesday...
Parties fail to reach consensus
Political parties on Wednesday again split into two blocs over legitimising the proposed referendum to empower the next parliament to implement the July Charter, differing on whether it should be held before or alongside the upcoming national election...
Capital market halves in 15yrs, says BSEC chief
Bangladesh鈥檚 capital market has contracted by about 48 percent over the past 15 years due to persistent irregularities and poor coordination among key institutions, said Commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Md Saifuddin on Wednesday...
Sharp drop in German factory output stokes recession fears
German industrial production fell more sharply than expected in August, data showed Wednesday, reviving fears of a recession in Europe鈥檚 largest economy as it reels from US tariffs...
Berger Paints to offer paint solutions for BTI projects
Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited on Tuesday entered into a strategic partnership with Building Technology & Ideas Limited...
Trust Bank, BARVIDA host knowledge sharing event
Trust Bank PLC, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association, its members and several brand-new car importers and assemblers, recently organised a knowledge sharing and recognition event...
鈥業鈥檇 have easily passed鈥�
Former national team captain Tamim Iqbal on Wednesday stated that he would have won easily in the recently concluded BCB elections but once again questioned the transparency of it...
Ensuring insurance customer protection
THE protection of insurance customers depends on the collective responsibility of all individuals and institutions involved in the application, sale and administration of insurance policies. This includes insurance agents, brokers, surveyors and any person or organisation providing services to insurance customers or companies, as well as service providers appointed by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority...
Complexities of public spending
PUBLIC spending plays a crucial role in shaping a country鈥檚 socio-economic development. Over the past decades, Bangladesh has experienced significant progress in economic growth, poverty reduction and human development indicators. However, the effectiveness of these achievements is often hindered by the complexities and inefficiencies in public spending...
Poverty increases as economic recovery remains fragile
THE latest World Bank report showing that poverty in Bangladesh increased to 21.2 per cent in the 2024鈥�25 fiscal year, up from 20.5 per cent a year ago, is a troubling reminder that the economic recovery remains fragile. The World Bank attributes the poverty rate to a combination of factors, including slow growth, stubbornly high inflation and a weakening labour market...
India foreign secy鈥檚 remarks on Bangladesh national polls 鈥榰nwarranted鈥�: Touhid
Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday described the recent comment made by Indian foreign secretary regarding the upcoming national election of Bangladesh as 鈥榗ompletely unwarranted鈥� saying that it is entirely an internal affair of the country.
Stakeholders concerned over mob violence, untaxed money
Former election officials and women representatives from civil society organisations on Tuesday recommended that the Election Commission must address the persisting mob violence ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, planned for early February 2026.
July atrocity accused barred from elections
The government has once again amended the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973, barring anyone charged with crimes against humanity for their alleged role in committing atrocities during the mass uprising of July and August 2024 from contesting elections or...
