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17-member special parliamentary committee proposed for constitutional reform

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government has proposed forming a 17-member special parliamentary committee to advance constitutional amendments in line with the July Charter. Law Minister Asaduzzaman placed ... Read More


Govt to provide free school uniforms, bags from July: Education Minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government will start providing free uniforms, shoes and bags to primary and secondary level students from July, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said on Wednesday. T... Read More


Rumeen demands parliamentary discussion on Bangladesh-US trade deal

Dhaka, April 29 -- Independent lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-2 Rumeen Farhana on Wednesday urged that the Bangladesh-US trade agreement signed during the Prof Yunus-led interim government be placed befor... Read More


Midland Bank PLC holds 179th Board Meeting

Dhaka, April 29 -- The 179th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Midland Bank PLC was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the bank's Head Office Board Room in Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by... Read More


Govt to reduce bank interest rate to encourage new investment: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will reduce the bank interest rate to help encourage new investment and sustain the existing business gro... Read More


MP Hasnat questions fiscal burden, inflation impact of Family Card scheme

Dhaka, April 29 -- Independent MP Hasnat Abdullah has challenged the government over the fiscal footprint of the Family Card scheme, warning it could fuel inflationary pressure. Prime Minister Tariqu... Read More


Govt working to finalise full list of 1971 martyrs, genocide victims: Minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government is working to finalise an accurate and acceptable list of martyrs and genocide victims of the 1971 Liberation War, as the process remains incomplete even after more t... Read More


FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming nati... Read More


Apex Footwear profit rises 10pc in Q3 on stronger sales

Dhaka, April 29 -- Apex Footwear posted a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 10.68 million in the third quarter of FY26, supported by higher sales. The listed home-grown shoemaker record... Read More


IPDC profit jumps over 25pc on strong investment income

Dhaka, April 29 -- IPDC Finance has reported a 25.4 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 455 million for 2025, supported by robust investment income amid macroeconomic challenges. Earnings pe... Read More