SME lending in Bangladesh falls to 4-year low amid economic, political uncertaintya

Bank lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh has fallen to its lowest level in four years, as political uncertainty and a slowing economy have weakened business confidence and dampened borrowing appetite among...

Bangladeshi artworks displayed at Int’l Art Festival in South Korea

Cultural Correspondent 01 November, 2025, 01:13 Bangladeshi artists, among others, pose for a group photo at the 11th edition of the Geoje International Art Festival at the Daesan Art Museum in Busan in South Korea recently. | Press release photo...

Digital transformation: How business is reshaping in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has evolved into one of the most rapidly expanding economies in South Asia. Over the years, it has transitioned from an agrarian structure to a diversified economy characterised by robust manufacturing, service, and export sectors. At...

Shanto reinstated as Bangladesh Test captain until end of WTC cycle

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as Bangladesh Test captain until the conclusion of the ongoing 2025-2027 World Test Championship [WTC] cycle. Shanto, 27, had stepped down from Test captaincy following Bangladesh's 1-0 series defeat to Sri...

Did Bangladesh, Nepal scare India's security set up? NSA Doval shares insight

"The facts are facts, and they cannot be disputed. Terrorism in this country has been effectively countered. We had a major incident of terrorism on July 1, 2005, and the last one in 2013 in the hinterland. Except for Jammu and Kashmir, which had...

Bangladesh: Ban of ex-PM Hasina's party tests democracy

Over the previous three elections in Bangladesh, the Awami League party of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faced accusations of eroding voting rights, prompting major opposition parties to boycott the polls. Now, after her ouster in last...

Election candidates: BNP yet to finalise its picks, Jamaat done

Jamaat-e-Islami has pulled a significant lead in selecting candidates for the upcoming polls while its now rival and former ally, the BNP, seemed to be bogged down with issues related to seat sharing with allies and July charter reforms. With the...

Bangladesh launches major reforms to boost SME sector

The interim government has taken a number of measures to transform the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector into the main driving force of the Bangladesh economy, the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) said in a statement today. As part of the...

Bangladesh School Muscat holds successful Board of Directors election

Muscat: The election for the Board of Directors of Bangladesh School Muscat (BSM) was held on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 9am to 5pm at the BSM Multipurpose Hall. The election was conducted smoothly through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs),...

Bangladesh discovers abundant treasure worth millions in its backyard

Home News Bangladesh discovers abundant treasure worth millions in its backyard, could boost its economy manifold If even 10% of the sediment is processed each year, it could generate an annual revenue of 2,000 crore taka. New Delhi: A small...

'Regime Changes In Neighbouring Countries A Result Of Bad Governance': NSA Ajit Doval

Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 21:05 IST NSA Ajit Doval emphasised governance's role in nation-building, citing regime changes in Bangladesh and Nepal as results of poor governance. India’s NSA Ajit Doval. (File pic) On the occasion of National...

Dhaka stocks slip as cautious investors reshuffle portfolios

DSEX slips as investors reshuffle portfolios Turnover edges higher despite subdued liquidity Pharmaceuticals dominate trades, sectors mixed overall Market breadth reflects cautious investor sentiment Would you like me to also prepare a...

Bangladesh dockers strike over foreign takeover of key port

Bangladesh's dock workers escalated a strike on Saturday at the country's biggest port, Chattogram, protesting plans by the interim government to lease operating licences to a foreign company. The walkout, which began in small numbers in October,...

Jamaat leader accuses BNP of creating 'undesirable' political uncertainty ahead of elections

More News 02 Nov 2025 | 12:11 AMDhaka, Nov 1 (UNI) Responding to the Jamaat-e-Islami's "baseless claims" that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is seeking to delay polls by creating last-minute political controversies, BNP Secretary General...

Salahuddin warns against politicising Islam

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday urged people to remain vigilant against those who attempt to create political confusion by misusing religion, particularly Islam. “When elections approach in our country, we often see...

Bangladesh faces risks rebuilding Pakistan ties

On the contrary, the relationship is fraught with tremendous risk. Ironically, the JEC meeting coincided with the visit to Dhaka of General Shamshad Mirza, Pakistan’s second-highest ranking officer after Field Marshal Asim Munir. The twin...

Shanto to continue as Bangladesh Test captain

Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue as the captain of the Bangladesh Test team until the conclusion of the ongoing 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship cycle, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday. The announcement also ended...

Impunity and Indigeneity: Renewed Violence and Denial in Bangladesh’s Hill Tracts

By Anonymous The Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) in southeastern Bangladesh, home to 13 Indigenous communities, has long carried the weight of unhealed wounds. In late September 2025, that fragile peace was shattered once again. What began as a...

Fakhrul slams Jamaat for ‘spreading lies’ to mislead people ahead of election

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday accused Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami of misleading the public by spreading lies about the upcoming national election. “A party is saying BNP wants to delay the election… but it is they...

Pakistan–Turkey axis plotting armed uprising in Bangladesh using Rohingyas and ‘Stranded Pakistanis’

Pakistan–Turkey axis plotting armed uprising in Bangladesh using Rohingyas and ‘Stranded Pakistanis’ As Bangladesh approaches its next general election, new revelations suggest a dangerous nexus forming across South Asia. Pakistan’s Inter-Service...