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BTMA seeks clarity on zero tariff clause for US cotton-made garments

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) sought clarification on some provisions of a clause in an agreement between Dhaka and Washington that provides conditional zero reciprocal... Read More


Sarwar given charge as DMP commissioner

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Md Sarwar, Additional Commissioner (Admin) of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), will carry out the responsibilities of DMP commissioner until the announcement of a regular appoint... Read More


Hidden bad loans, policy disconnect put banking stability at risk: Experts

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Experts at a workshop on the monetary policy statement warned that deep-rooted governance failures, a surge in non-performing loans (NPLs) and weak policy coordination have emerged a... Read More


New FSRU nearby to feed growing fuel demand

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A new floating storage and re-gasification unit (FSRU) with a capacity to re-gasify around 600 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of liquefied gas is planned to feed economy's growin... Read More


BGMEA accords reception to newly-elected ministers, MPs from apparel sector

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday accorded a reception to its members who have been elected ministers, state ministers and Members of the... Read More


BRAC Bank's 'Astha' app records Tk 2.37 trillion in digital transactions in 2025

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- BRAC Bank's digital banking platform 'Astha' has recorded BDT 237,000 crore (Tk 2.37 trillion) in transaction volume in 2025, serving more than 12 lakh customers. 'Astha' App now pr... Read More


Modhumoti Bank holds 143rd meeting of its executive committee

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The 143rd Meeting of the Executive Committee of Modhumoti Bank PLC was held on Thursday at the bank's Head Office premises, according to a press release. The meeting was presided ov... Read More


Polls spending lifts Jan VAT take

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- A surge in election-related spending in recent months appears to have provided a short-term boost to value-added tax (VAT) collection, with January 2026 revenue standing Tk 30 billio... Read More


DNCC engineer suspended over 'negligence' in Mohammadpur roadwork

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has suspended an executive engineer for "negligence" and "misconduct" following complaints of irregularities in road construction and repair work ... Read More


TIB questions whether new governor can rise above conflict of interest

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed concern over how independently the newly appointed Governor of Bangladesh Bank will be able to discharge his responsibilitie... Read More