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Govt declines PDB's Tk 566b loan-to-subsidy proposal

Dhaka, June 21 -- The finance ministry has turned down a proposal from the Power Division under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources to convert the Bangladesh Power Development Board's ... Read More


BB recommends Nagad restructuring as a public bank's subsidiary

Dhaka, June 21 -- The Bangladesh Bank has recommended immediate revoking of the interim approval for the scam-hit mobile financial service (MFS)-provider Nagad and its restructuring as a subsidiary of... Read More


BD prepares for Chinese FDI surge, export spurt

Dhaka, June 21 -- Bangladesh prepares to receive prospective higher Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) under its broader strategy to strengthen trade competitiveness amid challenges linked to its... Read More


Secondary school reopening on Sunday, primary schools on Tuesday

Dhaka, June 21 -- Secondary schools across the country will reopen on Sunday after Eid-ul-Azha and the long summer vacation, along with technical institutes. However, government primary schools will ... Read More


Permanent expulsion order of UIU students withdrawn conditionally

Dhaka, June 21 -- United International University (UIU) has conditionally withdrawn permanent expulsion orders against several students following day-long protests and an ultimatum from students. How... Read More


11 killed in Mymensingh road crashes

Dhaka, June 21 -- Eleven people have died in two separate road accidents in Phulpur and Tarakanda upazilas of Mymensingh. In Phulpur, eight people were killed when a bus collided with a three-wheeled... Read More


It's hard to ask Israel to stop Iran strikes: Trump

Dhaka, June 21 -- US President Donald Trump said Friday it will be difficult to request Israel stop its airstrikes in Iran, even as he pursues a diplomatic solution to end the conflict. Trump made th... Read More


Intex BD 2025 to strengthen industry partnerships

Dhaka, June 21 -- As the garments sector of Bangladesh continues to move towards higher value products and more global integration, Intex Bangladesh returns to Dhaka this June with its renewed purpose... Read More


Developing securitisation market under study

Dhaka, June 21 -- A study gets going to find ways of developing a robust securitisation market in Bangladesh to enable lenders and financing companies to raise capital and enhance liquidity, officials... Read More


Advisor Sharmin slates former Awmi League government for lowering marriage age

Dhaka, June 21 -- Social Welfare Advisor Sharmin S Murshid has said the now-removed Awami League government created a "dangerous precedent" by legally enabling underage marriage through an exception i... Read More