Bangladesh faces severe economic turmoil after political changes triggered widespread business disruption. Entrepreneurs report lawsuits, factory takeovers, and violent labor protests have created investor panic across major industrial centers. Many business owners fled abroad following the August upheaval, leaving factories idle and workers unemployed. Investment confidence collapsed as harassment cases targeted entrepreneurs who previously sustained economic growth.
Factory shutdowns affected over 400 garment facilities, with losses reaching hundreds of crores. Private credit growth dropped to 6.52 percent, marking a 22-year low as banks report declining loan demand. Import letters of credit for machinery fell 25 percent while GDP...
The Trump administration terminated America's long-running household food insecurity survey on Saturday. Officials from the Department of Agriculture declared the annual report had lost its value due to political interference. The agency stated the three-decade study no longer serves departmental objectives. Administrators criticized survey methodology as fundamentally flawed and subjective. The decision follows recent changes to SNAP benefits that independent researchers predict will reduce program access for millions of Americans.
Department representatives argued the data collection process produces misleading results about rural conditions. They claimed current economic indicators show reduced poverty levels and increased...
Prominent political figures and civil society leaders gathered Saturday in Dhaka to discuss police reform measures. The roundtable at the Daily Star Centre focused on creating an independent oversight body for Bangladesh's law enforcement agencies. Former Additional IGP Motiur Rahman Sheikh delivered the main presentation, calling for an autonomous commission. He recommended a nine-to eleven-member panel featuring former judges, government officials, human rights advocates, journalists, and civil society members. Women's participation would strengthen the commission's independence and public trust.
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed acknowledged that every ruling party since independence had exploited police forces for...
Britain and Portugal plan to recognize Palestinian statehood on Sunday before United Nations discussions begin. The United Kingdom becomes the first G7 nation pursuing this diplomatic path. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed the government position while Portugal's foreign ministry announced formal declaration plans. This symbolic gesture precedes the UN General Assembly where approximately ten countries may adopt similar positions.
France, Australia, Belgium and Canada prepare to follow this recognition during the New York meetings. The Palestinian Authority has requested this acknowledgment for years according to British officials. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the decision as rewarding terrorism...
The United States will implement a new $100,000 charge for H-1B visa petitions beginning Sunday. White House officials clarified Saturday that this represents a single payment per application rather than yearly costs. Current visa holders may travel internationally and return without facing additional fees. The charge affects only future lottery applications and excludes renewals for existing visa recipients. Companies like Microsoft and Amazon had initially advised workers to avoid international travel.
President Trump signed the executive order Friday evening to protect American employment opportunities. The administration claims foreign workers receive lower wages than domestic employees. Officials may waive the fee when...
Bangladesh's Election Commission established a 45-day deadline for processing National Identity Card correction requests. Directors and regional election officers received this mandate during the agency's monthly coordination meeting. Officials must complete all pending applications regardless of their complexity levels.
Form 2 serves as the primary reference document for resolving correction requests. Md Saiful Islam from the NID operations division confirmed that the commission implemented strict timelines to improve service delivery. The system categorizes applications into six groups with different processing authorities handling each type.
Assistant Upazila Election Officers manage K-1 cases while Upazila Election Officers handle...
General Waker-Uz-Zaman opened the RAOWA Dental Centre during Saturday ceremonies at the Mohakhali complex in Dhaka. Army Headquarters funded the construction of this medical facility for retired military personnel and their dependents. The Retired Armed Forces Officers' Welfare Association Bangladesh will operate the new healthcare center. Chairman Colonel Mohammad Abdul Hoque attended the opening alongside other former and current military leaders. Veterans praised the army chief for establishing this dental care resource for their community.
India prepares for their Asia Cup Super Four encounter against Pakistan at the Dubai Stadium amid heightened anticipation. Captain Surya Kumar Yadav maintains that his squad remains focused despite external pressures surrounding the fixture. The team deliberately disconnected from social media applications to minimize distractions during their arrival in Dubai. Previous tensions emerged from a handshake controversy during their group stage meeting, which authorities later resolved. Media attention has intensified ahead of this highly anticipated regional rivalry clash.
Yadav emphasized the importance of selective attention when managing outside influences on team performance. Players received guidance about filtering beneficial advice...
Rajshahi University administration ended the Ward Quota system after facing significant student opposition. University officials published this decision through their Facebook account during the early hours of Sunday morning. The administration cited campus unrest as the primary reason for halting admission procedures that provided institutional advantages to certain applicants.
Thousands of protesters had assembled near the vice chancellor's residence before the announcement. Students demanded both the suspension of Ward Quota notifications and the scheduling of RUCSU elections for September 25. Their demonstration involved continuous chanting and organized pressure on university leadership.
The official statement confirmed that an...
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