March 8, 2026

Bangladesh Inflation Rises to 9.13% in February

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s point-to-point inflation rose to 9.13 percent in February, up from 8.58 percent in January due to a sharp increase in food prices, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

According to U…

Stocks Continue to Slide as DSE, CSE Start Week with Sharp Losses

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s two stock exchanges opened the week with a steep fall on Sunday, as indices plunged in both markets and share prices declined for the majority of listed companies.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the benchmark index of t…

Bangladesh Withdraws Five Envoys from Foreign Missions

Dhaka: The government of Bangladesh has withdrawn four ambassadors appointed on a contractual basis from their posts in Portugal, Poland, Mexico, and the Maldives, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. The Ambassadors- Dr M. Mahfuzul Ha…

Resilience and Leadership: Empowering Women in Climate Action

Thimphu: Growing up in rural Bhutan, I did not learn the meaning of resilience from textbooks. I learnt it from the women in my life.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the narrative of resilience is often reflected in the silent leadership of…

Bhutan, Nepal Discuss Ways to Strengthen Ties with Bangladesh

Dhaka: Bangladesh and Nepal on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors and strengthening the longstanding friendly relations between the two countries. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed…