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Dhaka stocks rebound, Chattogram index dips

Dhaka, May 20 -- After two consecutive days of decline, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded on Tuesday, though the Chattogram bourse saw its key index fall. Despite the contrasting index movemen... Read More


Govt to procure 1 cargo of LNG, 70,000 MTs of fertiliser

Dhaka, May 20 -- The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring one cargo of LNG and 70,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser to meet the country's growing demand. The approvals came f... Read More


Govt actively considering dearness allowance for public sector employees: Finance adviser

Dhaka, May 20 -- The government is actively considering providing dearness allowance (DA) to government employees, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after a meet... Read More


China urges Bangladesh to improve investment climate

Dhaka, May 20 -- China has sought a better investment climate in Bangladesh as its businesses are ready to set up establishments here, officials said on Tuesday. They said many Chinese businesses at ... Read More


Starlink satellite internet gets going in BD

Dhaka, May 20 -- Unlimited data will be flowing on the information superhighway for tapping in knowledge economy as Bangladesh steps into the era of satellite internet with the commercial launch of US... Read More


Crisis-resolution consultation flops as govt upholds action

Dhaka, May 20 -- A crisis-resolution consultation between government advisers and the striking revenue officials Tuesday missed a consensus as the interim administration upheld the NBR-bifurcation ord... Read More


Stocks open positive amid hopes of market recovery

Dhaka, May 20 -- Stocks opened on a positive note on Tuesday, rebounding from the previous day's five-year low, as bargain hunters went on buying lucrative shares. Following Monday's downturn, invest... Read More


Addressing protectionism with grit in the FY2026 Budget

Dhaka, May 20 -- Our hope is that the forthcoming FY2026 Budget could be a crucial reform budget that could change the direction of the economy, like the budget of FY1992 did. Addressing the economy's... Read More


Actress Nusraat Faria granted bail in attempted murder case

Dhaka, May 20 -- A day after she was sent to jail in an attempted murder case filed over an incident during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement protests, Dhallywood actress Nusraat Faria has been... Read More


Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing after takeoff from Dhaka airport

Dhaka, May 20 -- A Turkish Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka on Tuesday morning, following a sus... Read More