The escalating direct military confrontation between the United States and Iran has sent shockwaves through the global economy, creating what experts describe as a financial “tsunami.” For Bangladesh, a nation heavily reliant on energy imports and expatriate remittances, this geopolitical volatility is no longer a distant concern; it is a burgeoning domestic crisis. With international […]

The Minister for Road Transport and Shipping, Sheikh Rabiul Alam, has issued a stern ultimatum to the transport sector, vowing that any unauthorised fare increases during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr period will be met with “severe and uncompromising” legal consequences. Speaking during a high-profile inspection of key infrastructure projects in Narayanganj on Saturday, 28 February 2026, […]

In a significant clarification of the administration’s fiscal strategy, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has emphasised that Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is focused on expanding the national tax-to-GDP ratio rather than increasing the financial burden on individual taxpayers. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, 1 March 2026, following a high-level briefing with government officials […]

In his first formal engagement with the staff of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) since assuming leadership, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered a resonant call to action, framing the civil service as the bedrock of national transformation. The exchange took place on Saturday, 28 February 2026, at the Shapla Hall in Tejgaon, marking a pivotal […]