May 20, 2026

Titumir Warns of Tough Action Against Fake Financial Reporting

Dhaka: Prime Minister’s Finance Adviser Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir today announced a zero-tolerance stance against fraudulent financial reporting, warning that strict legal action will be taken against auditors, valuers, accountants, and other professio…

BPDB Proposes Up to 21% Increase in Wholesale Electricity Tariffs

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) has proposed raising wholesale electricity tariffs by Tk 1.20 to Tk 1.50 per unit, a move that implies a 17 percent to 21 percent hike over existing rates. The proposal was formally placed on Wednes…

Govt Allocates 858 Metric Tons of VGF Rice in Manikganj

Manikganj: The government has allocated 858.98 metric tons of rice under the Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGF) programme ahead of the upcoming holy Eid-ul-Azha for distribution among 85,890 poor and distressed families across the district.

According t…

Major Overhaul of Primary Curriculum on the Cards: Bobby Hajjaj

Dhaka: State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj announced on Wednesday that the government is planning significant reforms to the primary education curriculum, focusing on integrating practical skills with academic learning.

Accord…