October 7, 2026

Agri Minister Advocates Cotton Expansion on Low-Yield Lands

Farmgate:Agriculture Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid has urged for the expansion of cotton cultivation in char, salinity-prone, drought-prone, and other low-crop lands without affecting the country’s food production.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad …

September Sees a Rise in Bangladesh’s Inflation Rates

Dhaka:The point-to-point inflation rate in Bangladesh increased to 8.34 percent in September 2026, up from 8.26 percent in August, as reported by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).

According to United News of Bangladesh, this rise in overall…

Australia Commits A$18 Million to Rohingya Crisis Support

Dhaka:Australia has pledged continued assistance to Bangladesh in addressing the Rohingya crisis through a new multi-year agreement with BRAC, valued at A$18 million (approximately Tk 155 crore).

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the agreeme…

BERC Increases Jet A-1 Fuel Prices for October

Dhaka:The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced an increase in Jet A-1 aviation fuel prices for both domestic and international flights, effective from Thursday.

According to United News of Bangladesh, for domestic flights, th…

Bangladesh Calls on ICRC to Enhance Rohingya Repatriation Efforts

Cox’s Bazar:Bangladesh: State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has called on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to intensify its advocacy for the swift repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingya refugees to Myanmar. Thi…

G2G Fuel Imports and Shorter Bidding Period Recommended for 2027

Dhaka:The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recommended the approval of three proposals to secure crude oil and refined petroleum product supplies for 2027. These include government-to-government (G2G) procurement and a shorter bidding period …