NEIR not immediately block illegal, clone handsets
Commercial court ordinance – a new era for trade justice and economic growth
In a landmark move to strengthen trade justice and accelerate the country's economic development, the government has issued the Commercial Court Ordinance, 2026.
The ordinance provides for the establishment of Commercial Courts across the country, aimed at increasing investment and ensuring the timely resolution of business disputes. The gazette, issued last night, confirmed that the ordinance will come into effect immediately. Analysts say this initiative is a major step in improving the judicial infrastructure for commerce, a longstanding demand from both domestic and foreign investors.Rhymester Sukumar Barua passes away
Bangla Academy Award and Ekushey Padak-winning renowned rhymester Sukumar Barua passed away today at the age of 88.
Sukumar Barua breathed his last at a private hospital in Raozan Upazila of Chattogram this morning.
His daughter Anjana Barua confirmed the death, saying he had been undergoing treatment for a week after fluid accumulated in his lungs. Despite medical efforts, he could not be saved.
He had been suffering from various age-related ailments for years. His right leg was paralysed fol...
Forex reserves stand at US$33.18b
Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have stood at US$ 33.18 billion.
But, as per the International Monetary Fund (IMF) methodology under the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM6), Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at $28.51 billion, according to the latest data of the Bangladesh Bank (BB) released today.
SAARC spirit is alive
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday said that “the SAARC spirit is alive and well,” citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
Professor Yunus said he was deeply moved by the respect demonstrated by SAARC member states for the three-time Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the world’s second female Muslim head of government.
A country between the gaze of eyes and fall of tears
One day, an elderly philosopher was sitting at a tea stall shaded by old trees in Paltan, Dhaka. He said softly— “Love begins in the eyes, and in the eyes it ends.” Across from him sat two people. In the eyes of one lay the exhaustion of a long political struggle—she was Khaleda. In the eyes of the other lived silent loyalty, a stubborn faith in ideals—he was Osman Sharif Hadi. Their bond was not a love story. It was a story of belief—heavier than love, yet as fragile as love itself. ...Altaf Hossain Uzzal
