Bangladesh’s First Satellite Turns Profit 38.35 Crore Tk After Six Years of It's Launch
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 recorded its first-ever profit in the 2024–25 fiscal year, earning Tk 38.35 crore. The milestone comes six years after its launch, marking a major breakthrough for Bangladesh’s space sector.
December 11, 2025
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Smart Technologies Launches Bangladesh’s First HONOR Smartphone Assembly Plant in Gazipur
Smart Technologies (BD) Limited has inaugurated the country’s first HONOR smartphone assembly facility at the Kaliakair Hi-Tech Park in Gazipur, marking a major step forward for Bangladesh’s mobile manufacturing industry. Established with an investment of Tk150 crore, the plant has begun operations by assembling the HONOR X6c the brand’s first device to carry the “Made in Bangladesh” tag. Full-scale manufacturing is expected within the next six months.
December 10, 2025
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Three-party alliance, including NCP, officially launched
The Democratic Reform Alliance has been launched, bringing together three political parties, including the National Citizens Party (NCP).
December 7, 2025
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The United Kingdom will provide Bangladesh with duty-free benefits until 2029
The United Kingdom will continue to provide duty-free access for Bangladeshi products in its market until 2029, said Sarah Cook, the British High Commissioner to Dhaka.
December 7, 2025
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Tangail saree nominated for inclusion in UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage
Just a short distance from Dhaka, in various workshops of Tangail, the rhythmic sounds of handloom weaving can be heard. Weavers use colorful silk and cotton threads to create the famous Tangail saree.
December 7, 2025
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Approval of the Police Commission Ordinance
The Advisory Council has approved the Police Commission Ordinance. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that the approval was given at a meeting held on Thursday (4 December), chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
December 4, 2025
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Mongla Port is being transformed into a ‘transit gateway’.
The country’s second-largest seaport, Mongla, is emerging not only as a vital hub for the national economy but also as an important “transit gateway” for neighboring countries. Its excellent road, river, and rail connections with the Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Barishal divisions have opened new opportunities for regional trade.
December 3, 2025
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EU satisfied with election preparations, major group will be present for observation
EU Ambassador to Dhaka Michael Miller has expressed satisfaction with the overall preparations for the 13th national election and the referendum. He said that a large EU delegation will be present to observe this year’s polls. He made the remarks after holding a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A.M.M. Nasir Uddin at the Election Commission headquarters.
December 3, 2025
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Govt decides to cut mobile import taxes to boost legal imports and lower prices
Bangladesh is moving to lower taxes on legally imported mobile phones in a bid to stabilise handset prices and tighten market regulation ahead of the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) on December 16, officials from the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology have confirmed.