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Hormuz closure puts Bangladesh at risk of fertiliser crisis: WFP
Hormuz closure puts Bangladesh at risk of fertiliser crisis: WFP

Hormuz closure puts Bangladesh at risk of fertiliser crisis: WFP

Bangladesh faces a "severe risk" of a potential fertiliser crisis as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drives up global urea prices and threatens critical imports, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has said.

Thunderstorms with winds up to 60kmph likely in 10 regions
Thunderstorms with winds up to 60kmph likely in 10 regions

Thunderstorms with winds up to 60kmph likely in 10 regions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast gusty winds of up to 60km/h accompanied by rain and thunderstorms over 10 regions of the country, prompting authorities to advise inland river ports to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 1.

Bangladesh Bank issues new foreign exchange guidelines for freelancers
Bangladesh Bank issues new foreign exchange guidelines for freelancers

Bangladesh Bank issues new foreign exchange guidelines for freelancers

The Bangladesh Bank has introduced new guidelines aimed at simplifying foreign currency transactions for freelancers and individual service exporters, as part of efforts to modernise the country's foreign exchange framework in line with the growing digital economy.

Romantic before being caught: Taheri
Romantic before being caught: Taheri

Romantic before being caught: Taheri

Islamic preacher Maulana Gias Uddin Taheri has commented on the viral circulation of videos on social media purportedly showing private moments involving Jamaat-e-Islami lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam, who represents the Satkhira-4 constituency. Speaking at a recent religious gathering, Taheri said, "Before being caught, they act romantic; after being caught, they say, 'She's my wife.' This reflects a distorted mentality."

EDOTCO Bangladesh gets international recognition for 2nd consecutive year
EDOTCO Bangladesh gets international recognition for 2nd consecutive year

EDOTCO Bangladesh gets international recognition for 2nd consecutive year

EDOTCO Bangladesh, one of the country's leading digital infrastructure service providers, has won the "Most Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Champion of the Year" award at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026, marking its second consecutive year of receiving the international recognition.

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