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Reforms in banking sector crucial for economic turnaround

Dhaka, June 10 -- Comprehensive reform of Bangladesh's financial sector, particularly the banking industry, is essential to stabilise the economy and support its gradual recovery, Prof Mustafizur Rahm... Read More


Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, elsewhere

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes in many places over the c... Read More


Govt highlights progress as reforms gather pace across key sectors

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government on Tuesday unveiled a broad range of policy initiatives and sectoral achievements spanning energy, health, transport, agriculture, education and public administration,... Read More


Gold gets cheaper as Bajus cuts prices again

Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold prices in the domestic market for the second time this month, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,591 per bhori to Tk... Read More


Bangladesh to procure Tk 4.12b vaccines through UNICEF

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government has approved a proposal to procure vaccines worth Tk 4.12 billion (Tk 412.71 crore) through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for use under the Expanded Prog... Read More


Cricketer Nasir, wife acquitted in marriage case

Dhaka, June 10 -- A Dhaka court has acquitted cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima Sultana Tammi in a case over allegedly marrying before Tamima legally dissolved her previous marriage. Dhaka ... Read More


Budget today in tough times

Dhaka, June 10 -- Amir Khosru walks a tightrope in making ends meet as he presents today his maiden national budget suiting the BNP-led government's economic priorities amid persistent inflationary pr... Read More


Kaptai power generation faces suspension as water level drops sharply

Dhaka, June 10 -- Power generation at the Karnaphuli Hydroelectric Power Station in Kaptai faces total suspension due to a sharp decline in the water level of the Kaptai Lake, with three of its five g... Read More


Govt set to halve source tax on local cotton purchase

Dhaka, June 10 -- The government is set to reduce the source tax on local cotton purchases to 0.5 per cent from the current 1.0 per cent, a move aimed at easing input-cost pressures on the country's t... Read More


Appellate Division stays HC verdict on separate Supreme Court secretariat

Dhaka, June 10 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed a High Court verdict that directed the establishment of an independent secretariat for the Supreme Court within three mo... Read More