April 22, 2026

NBR Shifts Focus from Tariff Cuts to Removing Non-Tariff Barriers

Dhaka: National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan today mentioned that they are moving away from its traditional reliance on customs duty adjustments, opting instead to dismantle non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to drive macroeconomic rec…

Water Bodies Are People’s Asset: Minu

Dhaka: Land Minister Md. Mizanur Rahman Minu today emphasized that water bodies are a public asset, affirming that all individuals have equal rights to these natural resources. “‘Jal jar jola tar,’ meaning any individual can fish in the water bodies,”…

Bangladesh Scouts National Executive Committee Calls on PM

Dhaka: Members of the National Executive Committee of Bangladesh Scouts today paid a call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s special meeting room at the Cabinet Division in the Bangladesh Secretariat this af…

Govt Takes Initiative to Launch PayPal to Boost Employment: PM

Dhaka: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today announced that effective initiatives are underway to introduce the much-anticipated online payment gateway PayPal, aiming to create large-scale employment through the expansion of information technology in th…

Christensen Sees Stronger Bangladesh-US Ties Under Trump

Dhaka: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has expressed optimism over advancing bilateral relations, saying Washington is working to elevate ties with Dhaka under a clear vision set by President Donald Trump. In a video message released …