Author: DMN Desk

0 Ashiq Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), has commented that it will be difficult to gain the confidence of foreign investors if the country’s fuel crisis is not resolved. He made this remark at a seminar organized by PRI in Banani, Dhaka, on Monday (May 11). Ashiq Chowdhury stated, “Attracting foreign investment is not BIDA’s sole responsibility. Lack of coordination among various government departments and agencies creates diverse complications, which affect the investment climate.” He further added, “If the crisis in the energy sector cannot be resolved, it will not be possible to build confidence…

0 In the context of ongoing tensions in the Middle East and reciprocal sanctions between the US and Iran, Tehran has imposed new restrictions on ship movements through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. According to the new rules, vessels must obtain prior permission and pay a prescribed toll or fee to use this waterway. Approximately one-fifth of the world’s energy supply is transported through this strait. Consequently, this decision is expected to have a significant impact on international trade and the energy market. Shipping magazine Lloyd’s List reported that the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has launched a new…

1 The High Court has issued a landmark verdict to curb the unethical practice of determining and disclosing the gender of a fetus. Consequently, it will no longer be permissible to reveal whether an unborn child is a boy or a girl. On Monday (May 11), the full text of the judgment delivered by the High Court bench comprising Justice Naima Haider and Justice Kazi Jinat Haque was published. The court had previously announced a summary of this verdict on February 25, 2024. The verdict states that determining and disclosing the gender of an unborn child is discriminatory against women,…

1 The country’s foreign exchange reserves remain strong even after settling the import bills of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU). Bangladesh Bank has paid approximately $1.5149 billion to cover import liabilities for the March-April period. Despite this, the country’s total foreign exchange reserves stand at over $34 billion. Even after this large payment, a sense of relief prevails in the dollar market. The main reason for this is the continuously increasing flow of expatriate earnings, or remittances, in the current fiscal year. According to experts, the high inflow of remittances is playing a crucial role in managing the pressure on…

1 Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has ordered the rapid activation of six unused children’s hospitals across the country. He has also given specific instructions to submit a comprehensive report on the implementation and progress of this directive by June 2nd. The Prime Minister’s Deputy Press Secretary, Zahidul Islam Roni, provided this information. He stated that during the meeting, it was discussed that the Kushtia Medical College Hospital is partially operational. In this regard, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed the full activation of this 500-bed hospital. Additionally, the Prime Minister ordered the rapid activation of other hospitals, including the Super…

0 Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has announced that the government is ensuring all necessary arrangements to make the journey of homebound people safe and smooth for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha. He made this statement on Sunday (May 10) while attending the inaugural ceremony of Maritime Safety Week-2026 at the Ladies Club on Eskaton Road in the capital. State Minister for Shipping, Rajib Ahsan, who was also present at the event, stated that it is possible to bring down waterway accidents to zero through our awareness and responsibility. He instructed the maritime police to stop the operation of…

1 Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury believes that democracy must prevail in the economy alongside politics. He stated that political democracy alone is not enough; there must also be democracy in the economy. The government is prioritizing the democratization of the economy. He made these remarks on Sunday (May 10) at the inauguration ceremony of the second phase of ‘RAISE’, a joint project by PKSF and the World Bank aimed at developing the informal sector, held in Agargaon, Dhaka. The Finance Minister said, “We want to bring those who are outside the mainstream economy into its fold. This is…

2 People now want to see a state and society free from enforced disappearances, abductions, and the culture of fear, commented Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. He said that after more than a decade and a half, a democratic government has been established in the country through a free, fair, and impartial election. People now want to see a state and society free from enforced disappearances, abductions, and the culture of fear, where there will be no apprehension for life and property, nor any fear of injustice, misconduct, or oppression. The Prime Minister made these remarks in a Facebook post on…

0 Across the country, 9 people have died due to measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours. Among them, three died from confirmed measles infections, as confirmed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The remaining 6 died with measles symptoms. This information was provided by the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services on Saturday afternoon (May 9). According to DGHS data, a total of 61 people have died from confirmed measles since March 15. During the same period, the number of suspected measles-related deaths stands at 291. Since…

1 Russia and Ukraine, two neighbouring countries that have been at war for over four years, have announced a three-day ceasefire. This ceasefire will last from today, May 9, until May 11. During these three days of ceasefire, Russia and Ukraine will halt all attacks and counter-attacks, and each country will release 1,000 prisoners of war, totalling 2,000. US President Donald Trump, whose country is mediating the war, made this announcement yesterday, Friday (May 8), in a message posted on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump stated that he had requested both countries for a temporary ceasefire, and the…