Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court was sworn in today as the 26th Chief Justice (CJ) of Bangladesh.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered the oath of office during a ceremony at Durbar Hall of the Bangabhaban here.
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus witnessed the ceremony.
Advisers to the interim government, judges, chiefs of the three services and Supreme Court (SC) lawyers, including SC Bar A...
Bangladesh’s remittances strengthen consumption, foreign exchange and economic stability. Its remittance inflow rose even during COVID-19 and the 2024 protests, as policy changes and action against hundi networks — informal money transfer systems — pushed migrants toward formal channels. Yet this dependence hides structural weaknesses, as most inflows fund consumption and low-skill migration is still dominant. Unlike Nepal’s remittance trap, Bangladesh has a broader economic base, but long-term resilience depends on shifting remittances into skills, productive finance and stronger formal systems to support more sustainable development.
Remittances have long underpinned Bangladesh’s economy — boosting house...
The United States has issued a warning to India regarding China’s dual strategy, as outlined in a Pentagon report. The document reveals that while China is working to de-escalate tensions with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), it is simultaneously enhancing military cooperation with Pakistan.
Notably, in October 2024, India and China agreed to withdraw from friction points along the LAC. Despite this, the Pentagon suggests that China’s agenda includes preventing India from aligning too closely with the U.S. and normalising relations.
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman today said he has a plan for the people of the country to build a prosperous and safe Bangladesh, seeking cooperation from all to translate his dream plan into reality.
“I have a plan for the people of my country and for the country,” he told a mammoth, jubilant crowd gathered at the July 36 Expressway in the capital to welcome him on his historic homecoming after a long 17 years in exile in the UK.
Referring to the famous quote of American civil rights ...
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today urged the voters to cast their ballots for candidates of their choice to elect honest and capable candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections slated for February 12, 2026.
“You are the owner of the country. You will decide who will run this country on your behalf for the next five years. Vote for the candidate of your choice. Choose an honest and capable candidate. Vote thoughtfully,” he said.
The Chief Adviser made the call in a video me...
A high-level meeting on the country’s overall economic progress and budget expenditure was held at the State Guest House Jamuna in the city today.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting, attended by, among others, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud, and Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur.
The meeting discussed a range of key economic issues, including inflation, wage growth, agricultural production, the financial and external sector...
