Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz said on Monday that the commission aims to build national consensus on reform initiatives by mid-July. "The Commission's target is to complete our responsibility within the stipulated timeframe of mid-July next," he said. Prof Riaz made the comments during his introductory speech at
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Protests erupt in Bangladesh over Israeli attacks on Gaza
People staged strong protests in Dhaka and other parts of the country on Monday condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza. The demonstrators demanded an immediate end to Israeli "barbarity" against Palestinians. Students from various educational institutions, especially universities, joined the protests in large numbers. Regular academic activities including classes and exams were
IMF happy with Bangladesh’s economic progress: Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with the recent progress in Bangladesh economy. "The IMF team has observed that the country's economy is heading in the right direction," he told reporters after a meeting with the visiting IMF delegation at the
Bangladesh moves up one step in global passport strength index
Bangladesh has advanced one position in the global passport strength index, moving from 182nd to 181st in 2025, according to a recent report published by Dubai-based global consultancy firm Nomad Capitalist. As in previous years, Nomad Capitalist has released its Global Passport Index for 2025. The index ranks passports from around the
Yunus-Modi talks will benefit people of both countries: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed optimism that the bilateral meeting between Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead to positive outcomes for the peoples of both Bangladesh and India. "This will undoubtedly benefit the people of Bangladesh and the people of India
Yunus, Modi to hold talks on Friday
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit on Friday - which is being viewed as potentially the most significant development in Dhaka-Delhi relations since the July Uprising in Bangladesh. This will be the first-ever in-person meeting between
Efforts underway to address tariff issue with US: Press Secretary
Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Thursday said their ongoing work with the US government is expected to help address the tariff issue. The United States has announced a 37-percent tariff on imports from Bangladesh as part of President Donald Trump's sweeping new "Reciprocal Tariffs" policy. "Bangladesh is reviewing its tariffs
Petroleum fuel prices to remain unchanged in April
Prices of the petroleum fuels will remain unchanged for the month of April. As per an announcement of the Energy and Mineral Resources Division, the retail prices of fuel in the country will remain unchanged as per the existing price structure. Accordingly, the prices of both diesel and kerosene will remain at
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated across country
Muslims across Bangladesh celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, their biggest religious festival on Monday after a month of fasting. The Shawwal moon was sighted on Sunday evening, confirming the end of Ramadan. Thousands have already left Dhaka to celebrate Eid with their families in their village homes. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus offerrd Eid prayers at
Low gas pressure likely in Dhaka Tuesday, Wednesday
Consumers in vast areas around the capital may experience low gas pressure for 24 hours, from Tuesday to Wednesday. According to Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC, due to urgent tie-in work at GTCL's off-transmission point, low gas pressure may prevail in the Titas Gas-affiliated areas of Joydevpur, Tongi, Chandra, Konabari,