Tonu murder probe: Court orders DNA tests for two more individuals
1 hour(s) ago Crime & Justice
Investigators seek to match their samples with DNA recovered from the victim’s clothes
Govt vows banking, tax reforms if LDC exit delayed
21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
The draft plan has since been circulated among relevant ministries and will be finalised soon before submission to the UNCDP and other international bodies.

The new world of geoeconomics: From comparative advantage to coercive advantage

21 July 2026, 00:10 AM Geopolitical Insights
Economic interdependence now shapes geopolitical power, forcing nations to balance efficiency, resilience, security, and strategic autonomy in trade.

Construction sector loses steam

21 July 2026, 00:00 AM Economy
The country’s construction sector is facing one of its worst slowdowns in years as weaker public development spending, slower private investment and high borrowing costs reduce demand for housing and construction materials.

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Business Plus / Pharma industry’s next big leap

18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
The fault in our buildings
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.
China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
19 July 2026, 00:10 AM Geopolitical Insights
As Bangladesh deepens ties with China, the challenge is balancing strategic opportunity without slipping into geopolitical dependence or rivalry.