The BNP government is facing challenges from two parallel opposition forces as it seeks to restore law and order and accelerate the country's development. While Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, the officially recognised opposition party, is challenging the government through parliamentary proceedings an
Several recent reports indicated that most of the food items in the market are contaminated with different hazardous components like microplastics, heavy metals and excessive antibiotics. Such reports created panic among the people, while experts suggested ways of staying safe in these circumstance
Supporters of the Activity-banned fallen Awami League has suddenly started desperate activities including flash procession, cocktail explosion and arson attacks on vehicles, while the ruling party-BNP and the opposition Jamaat-e-Islami began blame game over backing the ousted party (AL). The peopl
Bangladesh’s readymade garments (RMG) exports to non-traditional markets hit a record $642.93 million in August 2026. According to the Export Promotion Bureau of Bangladesh (EPB) data, it was the highest single month record ever recorded, following two years of stagnation in this segment. The EPB
Apart from the agriculture, livelihood and household suffering, the ongoing gas and power crisis has crippled the industrial sector of Bangladesh. Thousands of workers were laid off or temporarily suspended as factories have postponed their production due to the acute gas and power crisis in differ
Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports grew by more than 5 percent despite the ongoing global economic challenges triggered by the Iran-USA conflict and Russia-Ukraine war. Stakeholders said, though the achievement is lower than the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGME
The ruling BNP has attached importance to the presidential election scheduled for Thursday (20 August). BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will contest the election against the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance candidate Col. (retd) Dr Oli Ahmed Bir Bikram. Voting to elect Bangladesh’s
The government is considering reunifying Dhaka’s two city corporations to improve cost efficiency, reduce administrative complications and address what some politicians describe as a controversial decision of the previous Awami League government, sources said. The ruling BNP leaders said the govern
Several political parties are trying to form a strong opposition force in the street as an alternative alliance of Jamaat-e-Islami. The moderate and left leaning political parties are trying to form a strong democratic alliance while the radical Islamic parties also initiate efforts to forge altern
Today, July 15, World Youth Skills Day is being observed in Bangladesh as well across the globe. The theme in this year for the day is ‘Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digital Skills.’ Bangladesh is marking the day with various programs. Sources said, more than half of the total population in Ba
Mammoth potentials of exporting Bangladeshi mangoes remaining nearly untapped due to apathy of concern authorities, stakeholders revealed. Exporters said Bangladeshi Mangoes have immense potential to dominate the global market. They said the Bangladeshi mangoes are gaining popularity across severa
While the global leather goods market is expanding rapidly, Bangladesh's leather industry is steadily losing its competitive edge. Industry stakeholders blame the decline on policy failures during the previous Awami League government, which they say pushed the sector into a prolonged crisis. Once a
