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Bangladesh Bank to launch Tk 9bn equity fund for startups: Governor Mansur

Dhaka, April 7 -- Bangladesh Bank is setting up an equity fund of around Tk 9 billion with assistance from commercial banks to inject capital into promising startup ventures, according to Governor Ahs... Read More


More loans than deposits: 7 banks struggle as 16 exceed lending thresholds

Dhaka, April 7 -- Sixteen banks in Bangladesh-both state-owned and private-are grappling with a growing financial crisis triggered by months of aggressive loan disbursement far beyond regulatory limit... Read More


Yunus to write to Trump over US tariff imposition on Bangladesh exports

Dhaka, April 7 -- The interim government is set to send two letters to the United States within 48 hours outlining its steps amidst the initiatives of businesses after hefty tariffs were slapped on Ba... Read More


'No work, no school': Bangladesh students join global campaign in solidarity with Palestine

Dhaka, April 7 -- Educational institutions across Bangladesh are observing an academic and administrative shutdown as students protest Israel's continued attacks on Palestine. Several student organisa... Read More


Bar Council MCQ examination on Apr 25

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Bar Council will hold the first phase of its multiple-choice examination for aspiring lawyers on Apr 25. The hour-long test, a prerequisite for enrolment as an advocate, is sche... Read More


IMF team to discuss revenue status, reforms with NBR

Dhaka, April 7 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation visiting Dhaka will sit with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) aiming to discuss progress in complying with loan conditions and col... Read More


Starlink's commercial satellite internet service set to begin after final approval

Dhaka, April 7 -- Starlink's satellite internet service is approaching its commercial launch in Bangladesh, with the government's approval process now in its final stages. Bangladesh Investment Devel... Read More


Woman dies as Bagerhat building catches fire

Dhaka, April 7 -- A woman has died after a building in Bagerhat's Chitalmari Upazila caught fire. The fire at "Maisha Tower" started at 9:15am on Monday, according to Chitalmari Police Station chief ... Read More


Bangladesh anti-corruption chief equates ex-PM Hasina with ordinary corrupt people

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Mohammad Abdul Momen has said there is no difference between former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after her government... Read More


Bangladesh Army chief leaves for Russia, Croatia on state visit

Dhaka, April 6 -- Chief of Armed Forces Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman has left Dhaka for an official visit to Russia and Croatia. He departed for Russia on Sunday morning, the Inter Service Public Relations (IS... Read More