Middle East ceasefire brings partial normalcy to Ctg airport, flight disruptions persist
Last Updated: April 15, 2026International flight operations at Shah Amanat International Airport have begun to regain some stability following the recent ceasefire in the Middle East, though disruptions have yet to fully ease, airport officials said. Over the past two days, 10 and 11 April, a total of 10 international flights were cancelled as lingering uncertainty in the region…
Bangladesh’s economy to grow 4.7% in FY26, slow further to 4.3% in FY27: IMF
Last Updated: April 15, 2026The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today (14 April) projected that Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) will grow by 4.7% in the current fiscal year (FY26), before slowing to 4.3% in FY27. The FY26 growth forecast remains unchanged from the IMF’s January projection. Bangladesh’s inflation is now expected to rise to 9.2% in FY26, higher than…
Lighter Traffic And Long Queues
Last Updated: April 20, 2026Responding to why pumps appear empty despite normal supply, Ministry spokesperson Monir Hossain Chowdhury said, “We are providing the same quantities as last year. Some pumps remain temporarily closed, and panic buying has not yet stopped, causing intermittent supply disruptions.” File photo of a fuel station. Photo: Reuters File photo of a fuel station. Photo:…
Govt increases fuel supply from today as chaos lingers on
Last Updated: April 20, 2026Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud Tuku blamed panic buying, stockpiling and black market activity for the shortages at filling stations A long queue of cars and motorcycles stretches for hundreds of metres along the road near a Bijoy Sarani filling station, as ongoing fuel shortages leave commuters waiting for hours in the sweltering heat. Photo:…
Bangladesh in its own Strait: Caught between war and policy paralysis
Last Updated: April 20, 2026Yet the government’s post-Meeting narrative has been one of calm continuity. Officials insist the IMF programme is not off the table and that external financing will materialise once routine discussions conclude in the coming months. Zahid Hussain, former lead economist, World Bank Dhaka office. Sketch: TBS The World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings ended with more questions…
IIT-JU Sports Club Prize Distribution Ceremony
Last Updated: May 21, 2026The IIT-JU Sports Club awards ceremony was held at the Institute of Information Technology, Jahangirnagar University. The event recognized the achievements of the competitors in cricket, football and Shuttlechamps 2.0 (badminton). The event was presided over by IIT Director Dr. Risala Tasin Khan. She appreciated the participants and highlighted the importance of sports in the…
Shades of Summer in Bangladesh
Last Updated: May 13, 2026Morning The morning in Bangladesh during summer is characterized by a warm, gentle breeze and the soft sounds of nature awakening. The sun begins to rise around 5:15 AM, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink. It is a time when the temperature is relatively cooler, ranging between 25°C to 29°C (77°F to…
Bank Resolution Bill Passed In Parliament Amid Opposition Objections
Last Updated: April 26, 2026The Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, was passed in parliament today (10 April) by a voice vote, amid strong objections from opposition members over its amendments and implications for the banking sector. The bill was approved during the 13th meeting of the first session of the 13th Parliament after Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury placed…
