Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has cautioned that the pursuit of a cashless economy in Bangladesh must not result in an “income-less economy.” He emphasised the need for careful planning and inclusive implementation so that digital transformation benefits all, particularly those in the informal economy. Speaking at “Cashless Bangladesh Summit 2025” held at Sonargaon Hotel ...

The government has set a minimum price of Tk 22 per kilogram for potatoes at cold storage gates and announced plans to procure 50,000 metric tons for storage and controlled release, officials said on Wednesday. The decision comes amid rising concerns that current market prices are falling below production costs, pushing farmers into financial losses. A four-member review committee has ...

NOVOAIR, one of the country’s private airlines, has announced an additional 20 kg of baggage for free to the passengers going for Umrah and students traveling abroad. Passengers will be able to carry 40 kg of baggage in their checked-in baggage on domestic routes, said a press release issued today (27 August). Generally, passengers are allowed to carry 20 kg ...

Former European champions Celtic exited the Champions League in the qualifiers after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat at Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, following two goalless legs in the playoff tie. Celtic’s night ended in disappointment as they missed three penalties in the shootout, Daizen Maeda failing with the decisive spot-kick. The slugfest of a match went into extra time ...

A five-member committee of Cabinet Division, formed to probe the stone looting, today (26 August) visited Bholaganj Sada Pathor tourist spot under Companiganj upazila in Sylhet. This morning, the committee, led by Secretary (Coordination and Reforms) of Cabinet Division Zaheda Parveen visited the Sada Pathor area. During this time, they talked to local traders, locals and people concerned. After the ...

More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safely-managed drinking water, the United Nations said today (26 August), warning that progress towards universal coverage was moving nowhere near quickly enough. The UN’s health and children’s agencies said a full one in four people globally were without access to safely-managed drinking water last year, with over 100 million people ...

Bandarban, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, is now filled with luxury resorts and hotels, both in the town and in quieter areas outside it. These resorts not only offer comfortable stays but also serve a wide range of food to their guests. Besides, many restaurants and tourist spots claim to offer “authentic” local dishes. But despite ...

Akhtar Ahmed, senior secretary of the Election Commission (EC), has said that the commission is poised to unveil the final roadmap for the 13th National Parliament elections on Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing held at the Media Center of the Election Commission Building on Wednesday afternoon, Akhtar said, “Wait until tomorrow (Thursday) for the action plan we have prepared. ...

Some political quarters were deliberately raising new demands to thwart or disrupt the election, said BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday. ”They were making demands unfamiliar to the people of Bangladesh, where even the concept of ‘reform’ was not widely understood.” ”A section within the government is deliberately trying to prevent pro-democracy forces from coming to power. ...

A total of 26 lakh cubic feet of stones looted from Bholaganj Sada Pathor tourist spot has been recovered so far as the three-day deadline set by the Sylhet district administration for voluntarily returning looted stones ends today (26 August). Sharing the development with reporters at Sada Pathor in Companiganj upazila this afternoon, Sylhet Deputy Commissioner (DC) Md Sarwar Alam ...