Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, is facing a mounting crisis as fuel shortages compound ongoing global market challenges. For the first time in the country’s history, export earnings have declined for eight consecutive months, largely due to the sector failing to meet its targeted revenues. Analysts warn that the situation […]

In the northern district of Jamalpur, a mobile court has sentenced a father-in-law and his son-in-law to one month’s simple imprisonment each for illegally collecting, storing, and selling fuel at inflated prices. The ruling, delivered on Monday night, underscores the authorities’ continued efforts to tackle irregularities in the country’s fuel distribution system. The convicted individuals, […]

Mymensingh Medical College Hospital has reported the death of a child exhibiting symptoms consistent with ham infection, with 28 new paediatric admissions over the past 24 hours. The child passed away on Monday at 3:30 pm, according to hospital authorities. A press release issued by the hospital at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 7 April, confirmed […]

Chittagong’s fertiliser industry is grappling with a severe gas shortage that has already forced two major plants in Anwara to suspend operations, with a third on the brink of closure. Chittagong Urea Fertiliser Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertiliser Company Limited (KAFCO) have ceased production, while DAP Fertiliser Company Limited (DAPFCL) may be forced to shut […]

Labourers from the Nasa Group staged a major blockade on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway on Tuesday, demanding overdue salaries and allowances. The protest, which reflects nationwide discontent among the company’s workforce, has brought traffic to a near standstill and caused severe disruption for commuters. The demonstration began around 10:00 a.m. at Paduar Bazar on the Bir […]