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Political pressure, economic insecurity threaten media freedom: Speakers

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Speakers at a dialogue on media reform on Tuesday expressed concern over safety, political interference and economic vulnerability of journalists The dialogue, titled "Media Reform ... Read More


Economic reading of BD's 2025 ordinances

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- In 2025, Bangladesh's interim government issued 78 ordinances covering labour rights, judicial procedures, digital security, and constitutional governance. These ordinances carry eco... Read More


BEZA okays plans for first free trade zone, defence industrial park in Chattogram

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh's interim government has announced plans to establish the country's first free trade zone and a dedicated defence industrial park in Chattogram, in a move aimed at acceler... Read More


BJMA, BJSA threaten to shut their mills from Feb 1 unless raw-jute hoarding stopped

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The country's jute mill owners have threatened to shut their mills across the country from February 1 unless the government takes effective steps against raw-jute hoarding and ensure... Read More


Expand purview of universal health coverage

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Speakers at a dialogue on Monday suggested widening the purview of the universal health coverage (UHC), saying it should include neglected areas, such as mental health, antimicrobial... Read More


Businesses oppose move to drop requirement

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Business leaders have voiced strong opposition to the commerce ministry's proposal to remove the requirement for chamber-or trade-association membership certificates when issuing or ... Read More


Govt losing millions in revenue due to misuse of bonded warehouse facilities

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The government is reportedly losing millions of dollars in revenue each year due to the misuse of bonded-warehouse facilities in the textile sector, industry insiders say. According... Read More


Policy, tech-driven reforms yield over 14pc more revenue

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Some rigorous policy, administrative, structural and technology-driven reforms under the post-uprising interim government of Bangladesh contributed to revenue-earning growth by over... Read More


Stay on alert to ensure free, fair elections

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the Armed Forces to remain on the highest level of alert to ensure a free, fair, neutral and widely acceptable electoral env... Read More


Temporary suspension of Al-Arafah Islami Bank's different services in phases for system upgradation

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- To enhance technological capacity and ensure more secure and uninterrupted banking services, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC has undertaken a modernization of its Core Banking System (CBS)... Read More