1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (170+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 A high-level delegation from Chevron met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (13 September) and discussed the US energy giant's potential investment in Bangladesh's energy sector, particularly gas. President of Chevron's Base Assets and Emerging Countries, Javier La Rosa, led…...

34+ min ago   (447+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (13 September) called for stronger cooperation between Bangladesh and Pakistan in trade, investment, air connectivity, education, training and other areas of mutual interest. He made the call when Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago   (496+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Bangladesh should assess the proposed Mecca Defence Alliance's structure, obligations and impact on strategic autonomy and ties with India, the US and China before joining, experts said. The alliance could offer defence and economic opportunities, but Dhaka must…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (131+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths has risen to 1,022 after three more children died in the 24 hours to 8am today (13 September), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the total, 922 deaths are suspected…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (626+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 The World Bank today (8 September) recommended a phased approach to tariff reform in Bangladesh, with reductions in duties on intermediate inputs, lower protection for highly protected consumer goods and a pre-announced multiyear phase-out of para-tariffs to make the…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (987+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 As if these layers of paperwork were not enough, businesses must also obtain separate Import Registration Certificates (IRCs) and Export Registration Certificates (ERCs) – relics of the British period trade controls that businesses say have little place in today's…...

2+ hour, 21+ min ago   (312+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 The family of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi has filed a written complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), seeking a proper investigation and justice for their murders. Runi's brother, Nawsher Al Roman, submitted the complaint…...

4+ hour, 56+ min ago   (226+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 A delegation of three French senators today (13 September) met State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at her office and discussed issues and ways to further strengthen political engagement between Bangladesh and France. Senators Guillaume Chevrollier, Pierre-Alain…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (269+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 Dhaka ranked third among the world's most polluted cities this morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 129 at 9:15am. According to the AQI ranking, the capital's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups". Malaysia's Kuching…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (366+ words) Sunday September 13, 2026 RSGT Bangladesh has recorded up to 58 container moves and 82 TEUs per hour while handling a CMA CGM vessel at Patenga Container Terminal, setting what the company described as a new productivity benchmark for Bangladesh's port sector. The productivity…...