Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Bangladesh’s position slips in Global Peace Index

Bangladesh’s position in the Global Peace Index has slipped to 105, from last year’s 91, according to the index, prepared by the Institute for Economics and Peace, which ranks 162 countries, by measuring security in society, extent of conflict, and degree of militarisation. But Bangladesh is in a better position than India, Pakistan and Myanmar. ... Read more

PM on Press freedom

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the freedom of press has been guaranteed in Bangladesh along with the freedom of thought and conscience as per article 39 of the Constitution. “However, taking advantage of press freedom, a section of media is trying to create confusion among the people by publishing incorrect information,”

Environment rights groups want climate commission

Environment rights groups said on Wednesday that the climate change adaptation planning has barely been integrated into the national budget 2013-2014. A national climate commission should be formed for appropriate integration of climate adaptation, which is necessary for the country’s survival. They were speaking at a press conference on “Budget 2013-14 does

Barisal brawl continues before local polls

Candidates release election manifesto The Grand Alliance-backed Sammilito Nagorik Committee nominated Shawkat Hossain Hiron, outgoing mayor of the BarisalCity Corporation, as its mayoral candidate, on Tuesday evening, for the coming city corporation polls. Hiron announced a 23-point election manifesto, to transform Barisal into a modern and beautiful city, with civic amenities. Other mayoral

Admn under political directives: Cabinet secy

Cabinet secretary M Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan has observed that, in a democracy, the administration has to run under political directives, but is not under political influence. “The administrative machinery of a democratic system of governance moves under political guidance or directive, but not under political influence,” the cabinet secretary told reporters,

Revenue shortfall widens to Tk 5,705cr in 11 months

Shortfall in the revenue collection widened further to Tk 5,705 crore in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year that made the National Board of Revenue officials almost confirmed about a sure failure in achieving the tax collection target set for the FY 2012-2013, officials said. According to the NBR provisional data, Tk ... Read more

Overdue export earnings rise in political unrest

The country’s overdue export earnings increased significantly in the last few months due mainly to the recent spates of political violence in the country, said officials of Bangladesh Bank. The exporters failed in shipping their products according to the delivery date in the last few months because of frequent shutdowns called by the opposition

DSE turnover hits 8-month high

The turnover of the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Wednesday hit eight-month high with a straight three trading-session gain amid fresh fund injection by the investors following the reported Bangladesh Bank move to release fund for the stock market within next month. The turnover of the DSE advanced to Tk 752.30 crore

New insurance companies

IDRA asks 75 applicants for hearing in June 16-20 The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority has asked 75 applicants for licences of about 10-12 new insurance companies to appear before it for hearing in June 16-20. The insurance regulator made the decision to hear the detail business plans of the applicants at a meeting presided ... Read more