In a reassuring statement ahead of the forthcoming Ramadan, Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the Commerce Adviser to the Government, has affirmed that prices of essential commodities will remain within the reach of ordinary citizens. Speaking on Sunday, 25 January, following a Taskforce meeting in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, he highlighted that this year’s import volume of essentials […]

Sheikh Bashir Uddin, the Government’s Trade Adviser, has raised concerns over the financial burden created by several large-scale infrastructure projects, including the Karnaphuli Tunnel, Payra Port, and the Padma Bridge. According to him, these projects—while monumental in scale—were largely unnecessary, leading to significant government expenditure and contributing to the depreciation of the national currency. To […]

The Government of Bangladesh has unveiled an ambitious initiative to construct three new multi-storey residential complexes in Dhaka specifically for Cabinet members and the heads of constitutional bodies. The project is set to deliver a total of 72 expansive flats, each ranging between 8,500 and 9,300 square feet, at an estimated cost of BDT 7.86 […]

With just two weeks to go before the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the recruitment of over 14,000 assistant teachers in government primary schools is rapidly advancing, raising concerns among observers about the timing and transparency of the process. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, alongside the Directorate of Primary Education, initiated oral examinations on […]

Chunati, Lohagara — A dramatic encounter unfolded recently in the Chunati area of Lohagara Upazila, Chittagong, when a large python unexpectedly slithered into a local neighbourhood, capturing the attention of a group of adventurous teenagers. The young onlookers initially attempted to engage with the snake, managing to corner it and even treat it as a […]