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Long queues form as subsidised TCB sales begin for Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Long queues of consumers, mainly from low- and lower-middle-income groups, were spotted across the capital on Wednesday to buy essential goods at subsidised rate from the Trading Cor... Read More


HC petition challenges July Charter

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the July National Charter 2025, a sweeping reform agenda introduced by the now-dissolved interim govern... Read More


TIB calls for annual asset disclosure by MPs, public officials

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for mandatory annual disclosure of income, expenditure and asset statements by members of parliament and all public office hold... Read More


BB buys $109m more from eight banks

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The central bank purchased US$109 million more through auction from eight banks in the interbank spot market on Wednesday aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against th... Read More


Sub-branch loan growth outpaces banking sector average

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Outstanding loans and advances disbursed through sub-branches of scheduled banks recorded a notable rise in July-September 2025, outpacing overall growth in the banking sector, accor... Read More


Days of 'patronage economy' over, finance minister says as new govt gets into function

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A priority need of the hour is democratisation of Bangladesh economy so that its benefits reach all the people, new Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said We... Read More


Stabilising prices, smooth power supply, bettering law, order first

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Holding commodity prices in checks and uninterrupted electricity supply ahead of the fasting month Ramadan alongside bettering law-and-order situation come first in the priorities th... Read More


Ramadan begins-

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The holy month of Ramadan began across the country today (Thursday) following the sighting of the new crescent moon on Wednesday evening. The announcement was made after a meeting o... Read More


Banking sector reform: a test for the new government

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- The recent national election in Bangladesh has delivered a decisive political message. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party secured a huge majority. This is not an ordinary mandate. It r... Read More


Govt determined to break all syndicates of misdeeds

Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sets a strong tone of his government in his maiden address on Wednesday night with a vow that all syndicates of irregularities and misdeeds will be dism... Read More