Zafrullah Chowdhury Named Again Despite Already Receiving the Independence Award

In recognition of glorious and outstanding contributions at the national level, the government has nominated 15 individuals and five institutions, including former prime minister Khaleda Zia, for the country’s highest civilian honour, the Independence Award. The list also includes the name of Zafrullah Chowdhury.

Former Adviser M Sakhawat Hossain Alleges Key Decisions Were Made Outside Interim Government Council

Former adviser M Sakhawat Hossain has spoken out about the activities of the recently departed interim government. He said that key policy decisions and major moves of the government were not taken in meetings of the advisory council, but rather decided outside the council. He made these remarks in a special interview broadcast in the media on Thursday (February 26).

Bangladesh’s GDP Growth Slumps to 3.49% in 2024‑25 Fiscal Year, Lowest in Five Years

Bangladesh’s economy faced a significant setback in the 2024‑25 fiscal year. According to the final figures released by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth stood at just 3.49 percent during this period, marking the lowest in the past five fiscal years.

All Flights to the Middle East Temporarily Suspended by Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Due to the ongoing security situation in the Middle East surrounding Israel’s attack on Iran, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to all destinations in the region. All its flights to Middle Eastern destinations including Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and other regional destinations will remain suspended until further notice.

National Election Was ‘Staged and Engineered,’ Alleges Faizul Karim

Mufti Syed Faizul Karim has alleged that the national parliamentary election was a “staged” and “engineered” election. He made the allegation while speaking at an iftar event held in honor of ulema and professionals in Barishal on Friday (27 February).

1971 War Crimes: Khan Akram Hossain Walks Free After Appeal Verdict

The Appellate Division has acquitted Khan Akram Hossain of Bagerhat, overturning his life imprisonment sentence in a 1971 war crimes case.

IP TV and Online News Portals to Come Under New Policy: State Minister

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury said, “The country’s IP TV and online portals will be brought under a policy framework. We have discussed these matters with the Prime Minister.”

Potato Farmers Face Fresh Losses as Prices Crash Again

Potato farmers across northern districts are once again counting heavy losses as market prices plunge below production costs, deepening a crisis that began last season.

Visa Services Restarted by Bangladesh, India Yet to Decide

India’s tourist visa services for Bangladeshis have remained suspended for the past 18 months due to strained relations during the interim government period. Other visa categories are being issued on a limited scale from only five Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) Dhaka, Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, and Khulna out of 16 across the country. Medical, double-entry, and business visas are currently available in limited numbers.

Massive Cost Overrun: Tk 79,834 Crore Added to 65 Projects

During the one-and-a-half-year tenure of the interim government, the cost of 65 development projects was increased by Tk 79,834 crore, which many economists consider the result of “wasteful” and questionable re-evaluations. The initial combined cost of these projects was Tk 2,24,000 crore; after revision, the expenditure increased by 35.67 percent to Tk 3,04,000 crore.