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Proper functioning of instts vital for sustainable reforms

Dhaka, March 11 -- Ensuring proper functioning of institutions is vital for the country to sustain the benefits of reforms and achieve desired socio-economic goals, economist Prof Selim Raihan said. ... Read More


Shipping ministry makes lower demand for dev work in FY26 budget

Dhaka, March 11 -- The shipping ministry is seeking a reduced budget for development projects in the next fiscal year compared to the current one, officials said. In the FY25 budget, the actual alloc... Read More


Youths focus on quality edn, decent employment to drive BD forward

Dhaka, March 11 -- Youth participants at a consultation meeting on Monday opined that quality education, decent employment, freedom of speech, and tackling climate change should be prioritised to driv... Read More


ACC files case against Captain Shariful Ahsan

Dhaka, March 11 -- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former Mongla Port Authority Captain Md Shariful Ahsan on charges of acquiring wealth inconsistent with his known income so... Read More


Take action against smuggling of foreign clothes, fabrics

Dhaka, March 11 -- Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has recommended the home ministry and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) take special action against the smuggling of foreign clothes ... Read More


Defer LDC graduation for 3 years

Dhaka, March 11 -- President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Taskeen Ahmed have urged the government to defer Bangladesh's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status for at ... Read More


Stocks close higher as investors seize opportunities following recent corrections

Dhaka, March 11 -- Stocks closed higher on Tuesday as investors capitalized on recent corrections, increasing their interest in select stocks. The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) increa... Read More


Trust Bank holds annual risk conference

Dhaka, March 11 -- The Annual Risk Conference-2025 of Trust Bank PLC was held at Baywatch, Inani, Cox's Bazar on February 28, 2025. Mr. Ahsan Zaman Chowdhury, Managing Director of Trust Bank PLC, alo... Read More


Prime Bank, Dhaka Bank execute blockchain-based inland LC on a local platform

Dhaka, March 11 -- Prime Bank PLC and Dhaka Bank PLC have completed the Proof of Concept (POC) for Green LC, executing Bangladesh's first Inland LC on a locally developed blockchain platform. This mil... Read More


BRAC Bank-patronised women's hockey tournament inaugurated

Dhaka, March 11 -- The Bangladesh Hockey Federation is organising the 'BRAC Bank Women's Development Cup Hockey 2025' to promote women's hockey in the country. Md. Rezaul Maksud Jahedi, Secretary, Mi... Read More