The US dollar weakened markedly against major European currencies in early trading on Wednesday, as investors responded to improved geopolitical sentiment following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The move signalled a shift away from traditional safe-haven assets, with market participants unwinding positions in the greenback amid reduced immediate […]

In Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram, Bangladesh, anger and frustration are mounting after the deaths of two young girls who drowned in a water-filled excavation pit created by illegal topsoil extraction from agricultural land. Three days after the tragedy in Harualchhari Union, no visible legal action has been taken against those allegedly responsible, prompting accusations of […]

A digital fuel card system has officially been introduced in Rangamati, marking a significant step towards bringing greater transparency and order to fuel distribution in the district. The initiative has been jointly implemented by the district administration, the army, and the police, with the aim of preventing fuel stockpiling, reducing chaos at petrol stations, and […]

The once bustling Katiadi–Bhairab–Kishoreganj regional highway in northern Bangladesh has undergone a striking transformation in recent days, with traffic levels dropping sharply amid an ongoing fuel shortage. What was previously a heavily congested route, often jammed with buses, trucks, motorcycles and three-wheelers, now appears unusually quiet and largely dominated by small local transport. Local sources […]