1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (488+ words) Swedish voters are heading to the polls Sunday in a parliamentary election that will decide whether Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson secures a second term and whether the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time, or the center-left returns…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (179+ words) The Opposition in Parliament on Monday proposed forming a high-level cell to find a lasting solution to the country's ongoing power and energy crisis, offering to place its technical expert team at the government's disposal to work jointly on the…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (149+ words) Bangladesh, Vietnam outlines strategic economic targets United News of Bangladesh Bangladesh, Vietnam outline strategic economic targets Bangladesh and Vietnam have reviewed major bilateral achievements between the two countries, outlined strategic economic targets, and coordinated on high-level visits and regional cooperation…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (778+ words) Bangladesh Bank has rolled out a Tk 2,000 crore special fund to revive the country’s struggling frozen fish export sector, but shrimp exporters and processors fear bureaucratic hurdles, high interest rates and restrictive conditions could make the initiative ineffective, as happened…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1036+ words) Parliament on Sunday passed three bills, including two important ones -- the National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026 and the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Bill, 2026 -- amid protest from opposition lawmakers. Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman piloted the National…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) Bangladesh Bank has raised the annual foreign exchange travel expenses limit for Bangladeshi citizens travelling abroad to US $18,000 from $12,000. Under the enhanced quota, travelers can endorse up to $5,000 in cash per trip, while the remaining amount can be spent using…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (581+ words) The country’s financial situation is fragile and any further deterioration in the economy will affect everyone, opposition lawmaker Saiful Alam Khan Milon said on Saturday. “The financial sector, particularly the banking sector, is facing many irregularities. The government should tread…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (238+ words) Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday joined a discussion meeting organised by the BNP to mark its 48th founding anniversary. The discussion, titled “Korbo Kaj, Gorbo Desh, Sobar Age Bangladesh” (We will work, build the country, Bangladesh first),…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (197+ words) In the latest reshuffle in the public administration, the government has appointed new secretaries to the Ministry of Public Administration, Health Services Division, Health Education and Family Welfare Division, and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The Ministry of Public Administration…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (468+ words) The High Court on Wednesday ordered an eight-week halt to road construction work on the sand dunes of Cox’s Bazar sea beach and issued a rule in a contempt of court case filed over the alleged violation of an earlier…...