France ready to deepen ties with Bangladesh: Ambassador Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet
France is ready to further strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh, French Ambassador to Dhaka Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet has said. In his view, standing on shared values such as peaceful international relations, multilateralism and cooperation, the…
Implementing decisions will be easier if accurate data is available: State minister for environment in Jashore
State Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Sheikh Faridul Islam has remarked that it will be easy for the administration to take decisions and implement them if everyone concerned sincerely provides accurate information and data. The state…
Meritorious students with GPA-5 accorded reception in Charfasson
Meritorious students of Charfasson upazila in Bhola who obtained GPA-5 in the SSC and equivalent examinations of 2026 have been accorded a reception. The event was held at Charfasson Brajagopal Town Hall on Saturday, organised by Charfasson Upazila…
Government raises fuel oil prices by Tk 20 per litre to cope with subsidy pressure
The price of diesel has risen from Tk 115 to Tk 135 per litre, kerosene from Tk 135 to Tk 155 and octane from Tk 145 to Tk 165. Alongside this, the price of petrol has been raised from Tk 140 and fixed at Tk 160. The new prices took effect from 12…
NBR’s new plan to take tax-GDP ratio to 15 percent by 2035
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken up a plan for major reforms and capacity building to raise the country’s tax-GDP ratio from the present 6.8 percent to 15 percent by 2035. To this end, initiatives have been taken to widen the tax net,…
‘Japan Festival’ returns to Dhaka after seven-year break
The ‘Japan Festival’ has been held in Dhaka again after a long break of seven years. The Embassy of Japan said in a press release today that the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh organised ‘Japan Festival 2026’ at the Shilpakala…
Govt set to open 24 trauma centres lying idle beside highways
Dhaka, 21 September 2026 (BSS): The present government has taken an initiative to open, as quickly as possible, 24 trauma centres that have been lying unused for years beside the country’s highways. At the same time, an initiative has also been…
13-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi stuns with record in 200m butterfly
China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi has set a Games record along with winning gold with a brilliant performance at the Asian Games. The schoolgirl, who is set to turn 14 next month, set the Games record by clocking 2 minutes 5.08 seconds in the…
India may have to receive medals from Naqvi’s hands at Asian Games
After the recent controversy over the Asia Cup trophy, India’s cricket teams may come under discussion again over receiving medals at the Asian Games 2026. India are the reigning champions of Asia Cup cricket in both the men’s and…
Iran’s economy shrinks under blow of war
Iran’s economy has taken a big blow because of the ongoing war in the Middle East. An official Iranian statistic said the country’s economy has contracted by more than 10 percent as a result. The war in Iran began with attacks by the United…