People-centred policies for social justice urged

Bangladesh has called for renewed global solidarity and people-centred policies to advance social development and social justice, stressing the need for inclusive, compassionate societies with equal opportunities for all.

Addressing the sixty-fourth session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, Bangladesh Permanent Representative Ambassador Salahuddin Noman Chowdhury underscored the importance of policies that place people at ...

Silent hive and the question of leadership

Altaf Hossain Uzzal:
Once, the beehive was full of sound.
At dawn, a hum would rise—wings fluttering, hurried movement, the steady breath of work done with patience. Not everyone knew why they were so busy, but everyone knew this much: meaning was hidden inside that busyness. Some were making honey, some were guarding the hive, some were building new cells. T...

Economy expected to recover gradually over medium term

      • Bangladesh’s GDP growth is expected to rebound to 4.7 per cent in FY26 and FY27 

      • The economy continues to face mounting macro-financial challenges from weak tax revenue and financial sector vulnerabilities, with significant downside risks stemming from delays in the implementation of bold fiscal and financial reforms

      • Policies should focus on safeguardin...

Rights agenda gains ground ahead of polls

Bangladesh is entering a critical electoral period ahead of its national elections scheduled for February 2026, with human rights organisations calling on political parties and institutions to consolidate recent reforms and strengthen protections to ensure a credible and inclusive democratic process. In a briefing published on Saturday, Amnesty International outlined a range of human rights priorities that it said should form part of the national agenda before, during and after the polls. The organisation stressed that safeguarding civil liberties and accountability would be essential to sustaining public confidence in the election environment and democratic institutions

ECNEC approves 25 projects worth Tk 45,191.27cr

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 25 development projects worth Taka 45,191.27 crore, including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region. Of the total project cost, Taka 10,881.40 crore will come from government funds, Taka 32,018.09 crore from project loans and Taka 2,291.78 crore from the implementing agencies' own resources. The approvals were given at the 8th ECNEC meeting of the current fiscal year (FY26) held at the NEC Conference Room in the city's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar area, with Chief Adviser and ECNEC Chairperson Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus in the chair. [caption id="attachment_34213" align="alignleft" width="427"]

EuroCham Business Evening 2026 comcludes

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham Bangladesh), the official Chamber of the European Union in Bangladesh and part of the European Business Organisation (EBO) Worldwide Network, has recently hosted the EuroCham Business Evening 2026 at the United Convention Centre, Dhaka, bringing together EuroCham members, the EU Delegation, Member State ambassadors and trade representatives, businesses, partners, and Government of Bangladesh officials to advance dialogue and cooperation for European businesses.

The event, themed “Delivering for European Businesses,” featured EuroCham’s first Annual General Meeting, the inaugural Advisory Council Meeting, and a Networking Cocktail. The event included Ambassadors from the EU, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, and Fran...
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