Actress Bidya Sinha Saha Mim continues to dazzle the fans despite her demanding acting schedule – in a very deep midnight blue shade. Though her style and presentation have evolved over time, her popularity remains undiminished. The actress recently caught the attention of social media after adopting a navy blue look. Mim showcased her distinct fashion sense through a series ...

Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Md Nurul Islam Moni on Tuesday said Article 70 of the Constitution will remain effective in the upcoming presidential election, meaning any lawmaker voting against party decision will lose parliament membership. He made the remarks while talking to journalists after a meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban between parliamentary representatives of the ruling ...

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Tuesday urged US businesses to increase investment in Bangladesh, assuring them of a business-friendly environment and comprehensive security for foreign investors. The minister made the call when a high-level delegation from the US-Bangladesh Business Council (USBBC), led by its President and US Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President for South Asia Atul Keshap, met with ...

The country’s general inflation rate fell to 8.32% in July 2026, down from 9.16% in June, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The latest figure represents a 0.84 percentage point decline in a month, with both food and non-food inflation easing during the period. The point-to-point inflation rate was 8.55% in July last ...

Afghanistan secured direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup after defeating Ireland by three wickets in the third ODI, achieving two major milestones with one victory. The result also benefited Bangladesh. Afghanistan’s win means Bangladesh will join the direct qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup. The victory also finalised the eight teams that will qualify directly based on the ...

Bangladesh seeks New Zealand support for RCEP membership, LDC extension and bilateral FTA. Photo: Courtesy Bangladesh has sought New Zealand’s active support for its membership of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a three-year extension of its LDC graduation preparatory period and the signing of a comprehensive bilateral free trade agreement (FTA). The proposals were discussed at a high-level policy ...

A three-month nationwide healthcare campaign titled “Health Express” has been launched to expand access to advanced ultrasound technology and raise awareness among clinicians in underserved tier 3 and tier 4 cities in Bangladesh with limited healthcare infrastructure and technologies. The campaign, launched by Wipro GE Healthcare, will begin in Bogura as its first destination and travel across more than 20 ...

Gold prices have jumped again in the local market with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,108 per bhori. According to a BAJUS notice issued on Tuesday (11 August), the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk235,146, including VAT. The new price has come into effect from ...

The Liberal Democrats have urged Andy Burnham to stop the “bonfire of patient safety” under Labour proposals to modernise the NHS in England. Healthwatch England (HWE), an independent body which represents the views of patients at their local health and social care providers, is set to be scrapped under the government’s Health Bill. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), ...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has proposed that all foreign prisoners are sent to serve their sentences abroad in order to scrap Labour’s early release scheme. Farage said his party was exploring options with third countries over renting prison spaces, including El Salvador, which he said Reform chairman Lee Anderson would visit soon for initial talks. Reform said removing foreign ...