Govt cuts borrowing from banks
Government borrowing from the banking system declined by Tk 426 crore during July-September of the 2025-26 fiscal year, reflecting the government鈥檚 cautious approach to managing inflation and borrowing costs.
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Govt pry assistant teachers suspend hunger strike after ministry meeting
Assistant teachers of government primary schools have called off their planned hunger strike after a meeting with officials from the primary and mass education ministry, where they discussed their three-point demand.
Govt bans drone flights over JS area during July Charter signing
Bangladesh interim government has imposed a ban on flying of drones over the Jatiya Sangsad area during the July National Charter signing ceremony tomorrow.
NCC tenure extended till October 31
Bangladesh interim government on Thursday extended the tenure of the National Consensus Commission (NCC) until October 31.
Govt asked to ensure due diligence at all factories
The country鈥檚 business leaders on Wednesday urged the government to ensure due diligence in all factories across the country.
Yunus anticipates July Charter signing as a moment of national celebration
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser and National Consensus Commission head, Professor Muhammad Yunus, expressed optimism on Wednesday that the signing of the 鈥楯uly National Charter 2025鈥� will be a moment of nationwide celebration.
Edible oil prices have not been raised: govt
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Tuesday stated that the government did not increase the prices of edible oil.
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to amend the 鈥楥yber Security Ordinance 2025鈥�, under which all cases and convictions under eight sections of the now-repealed 鈥楧igital Security Act 2018鈥� will be nullified.
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�.
Cabinet okays merger of 5 Islamic banks
The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved the plan to merge five troubled Shariah-based banks into a single state-owned Islamic bank to restore financial discipline and stability in the country鈥檚 banking sector.
Local govt expert Professor Tofail Ahmed dies
Local government expert Professor Tofail Ahmed died at a hospital in Bangladesh capital Dhaka Wednesday night...
Gold tops $4,000 for first time
Gold surpassed $4,000 an ounce for the first time Wednesday as investors piled into the safe haven investment over various economic concerns including the US government shutdown...
JP demands general election under caretaker govt
Jatiya Party said on Saturday that it wanted next general elections under a caretaker government.
Govt-protesters deal ends unrest in Pakistan鈥檚 Kashmir
Protesters in Pakistan鈥檚 Kashmir ended days of deadly anti-government demonstrations on Saturday after reaching an agreement with the government, officials said...
Trump piles pain on Democrats over US government shutdown
Donald Trump signaled Thursday that he plans to follow through on his threat for mass layoffs of US federal workers as he ratcheted pressure on Democrats to back moves to end the government shutdown...
US govt shutdown seen dragging into next week
The US government shutdown appeared likely to stretch into next week as senators prepared Friday to vote for a fourth time on a funding fix proposed by Donald Trump鈥檚 Republicans that has little hope of success.
Days of violent anti-govt protests grip Pak Kashmir
Days of violent clashes between anti-government protesters and police have gripped Pakistan鈥檚 Kashmir on the border with India, with nine confirmed killed among scant news to emerge after an internet blackout...
US firings 鈥榠mminent鈥� as plan to reopen govt collapses
Efforts to swiftly end the US government shutdown collapsed Wednesday as Democrats in Congress went home without resolving a funding stand-off with President Donald Trump and the White House threatened public sector jobs...
Separate debt management office planned
The finance ministry has planned to establish a debt management office to address the challenges of institutional disintegration that has hampered the government loan management, said its officials...
Govt services for migrant labour must improve
REMITTANCE earnings of migrant workers significantly contribute to the economy. Yet, government services for them remain inadequate and unsatisfactory. In a multi-stakeholder consultation meeting in Dhaka on September 30, civic groups called on the government to improve its labour migration services. The government agencies, mainly the Bureau of Manpower...
Madagascar anti-govt protesters call for general strike
Anti-government protesters in Madagascar called on Wednesday for fresh demonstrations and a general strike, seeking to force president Andry Rajoelina to step down, after nearly a week of action by the youth-led movement...
No possibility of lifting ban on AL activities soon: law adviser
Bangladesh interim government law, justice and parliamentary affairs adviser Asif Nazrul has denied the chance of lifting ban on activities of the fallen fascist Awami League soon.
US government enters shutdown
The US government began shutting down after midnight Wednesday as lawmakers and President Donald Trump failed to break a budget impasse during acrimonious talks that hinged on Democratic demands for health care funding.
Yunus calls for exerting pressure on Myanmar, Arakan Army for Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has once again called upon the international community to exert pressure on Myanmar and the Arakan Army to immediately stop persecution of the Rohingyas and repatriate them to the Rakhine State for a sustainable solution to the protracted crisis.
IMF loan ceiling won鈥檛 put pressure on Bangladesh: adviser
Bangladesh interim government finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the loan ceiling set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would not create any pressure on Bangladesh.
JP faction leader Kazi Mamun arrested, put on 6-day remand
A metropolitan magistrate court in Dhaka on Monday allowed the police to take Jatiya Party鈥檚 Raushon Ershad-led faction secretary general Kazi Md Mamunur Rashid into custody for six days for interrogation in a case filed under the Anti-terrorism Act over his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the interim government...
Farakka Committee urges alarm over successive floods, drought in the Teesta Basin
The International Farakka Committee on Monday urged the government of Bangladesh to raise alarm over the issue of repeated floods and drought in the country鈥檚 Teesta Basin due to control of the river鈥檚 flow in India...
NBR advisory committee dissolved
Bangladesh interim government on Sunday dissolved the five-member advisory committee formed to initiate positive reforms in the National Board of Revenue.
Steps to be taken over assault in NY: Touhid
The Bangladesh interim government foreign affairs adviser, Md Touhid Hossain, on Saturday said the government has decided to take appropriate action regarding the recent politically motivated assault on political leaders here upon their return to Bangladesh from the United States.
4 Lakh Security Personnel Deployed for Durga Puja: home adviser
Bangladesh interim government chief adviser home adviser Lieutenant General, Retd, Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Sunday said that around one lakh members of the armed forces, 70,000 police, over two lakh Ansar, and 430 platoons of BGB have been deployed across the country to ensure peaceful, festive, and safe celebrations of Durga Puja.
