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Bangladesh also discussing budget size with IMF, says Advisor Salehuddin

Dhaka, April 6 -- Discussions between the interim government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation visiting Dhaka include the budget deficit and its size, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahm... Read More


ACC prosecutes ex-foreign minister Hasan Mahmud over 'illicit wealth'

Dhaka, April 6 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against former foreign minister Hasan Mahmud and his wife Nuran Fatema over allegations of having wealth beyond means. It al... Read More


Shakib, once a brand ambassador for ACC, now under the scanner for corruption

Dhaka, April 6 -- Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, a former brand ambassador for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), is in the crosshairs of the graftbusters and could soon face corruption charges. Speak... Read More


Yunus will talk to Trump administration about tariffs, says Commerce Advisor Bashir

Dhaka, April 6 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will personally contact the US administration in an effort to relieve the pressure of high tariffs on Bangladesh economy, says Commerce Advisor Sheikh Ba... Read More


Measures soon after talks with US, no cause for panic, says Khalilur

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor's High Representative Khalilur Rahman has assured that there is nothing to be afraid of over the high tariffs slapped by the United States on Bangladeshi products. "It... Read More


One dies of dengue fever in Bangladesh after 47 days

Dhaka, April 5 -- Another person has died of Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours after a break of 47 days. With that, the number of deaths from the illness has rise... Read More


Yunus calls emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called an emergency meeting in response to the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The meeting will take place ... Read More


Yunus at emergency meeting after US tariff hike on Bangladeshi exports

Dhaka, April 5 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sat for an emergency meeting amid the traders' concerns following the United States' announcement of increased tariffs on Bangladeshi exports. The m... Read More


Yunus returns home after BIMSTEC summit

Dhaka, April 4 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has flown back to Dhaka capping off a two-day visit to Thailand, where he attended the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic... Read More


Bangladesh, Thailand sign agreement to jointly combat corruption

Dhaka, April 4 -- The anti-graft watchdogs of Bangladesh and Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen international cooperation in combating corruption. Mohammad Abdul M... Read More