August 30, 2026

Kobir Stresses High-Level Exchanges to Deepen Saudi Ties

Dhaka: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today underscored sustained high-level exchanges and regular engagements between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia to maintain the current momentum and further elevate bilateral relations. He made the …

UK-Bangladesh Partnership Continues Growing Stronger: Cooke

Dhaka: British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today emphasized that the UK-Bangladesh partnership is growing stronger, driven by robust people-to-people connections, vibrant economic relations, and collaborative efforts on regional and gl…

RAB Arrests Two Over Death of Headteacher Ranjila Parveen

Dhaka: The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested two individuals, including the alleged prime suspect, in connection with the death of headteacher Ranjila Parveen. Parveen, 56, tragically lost her life after falling from an auto-rickshaw when a mu…

Good Prices Boost Jute Farming Revival in Barishal

Barishal: Jute cultivation is returning to its heyday in Barishal this year as favorable weather, improved varieties, and proper agricultural guidance have helped farmers achieve higher yields and better profits.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sang…

JS Committee Approves Enforced Disappearance Prevention Bill

Dhaka: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Remedy Bill, 2026, paving the way for its placement before the Jatiya Sangsad.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangsth…

BB Revises Tk 10,000cr Refinancing Scheme for Agriculture

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has revised several provisions of its Tk 10,000 crore refinancing scheme aimed at boosting agricultural production, ensuring food security, and creating employment in rural areas.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha,…

BB Revises Tk 10,000cr Refinancing Scheme for Agriculture

Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has revised several provisions of its Tk 10,000 crore refinancing scheme aimed at boosting agricultural production, ensuring food security, and creating employment in rural areas.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha,…

Remittances to Bangladesh Surge by 22.3 Percent in August

Dhaka: Bangladesh received US$2,669 million in workers’ remittances during the first 29 days of August 2026, marking a 22.3 percent year-on-year increase from US$2,182 million received during the corresponding period of August 2025. According to Bangl…