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SAARC: from nostalgia to a new narrative for South Asia

Dhaka, March 31 -- For many of us who grew up in the 90s, SAARC was not just an acronym--it was a feeling. It was the pride of seeing Bangladesh take the lead in bringing South Asia together. It was s... Read More


Diagnosing Bangladesh's inflation

Dhaka, March 31 -- Public debate often reveals insights that formal policy discussions overlook. Occasionally a thoughtful reader's question captures the essence of a national economic problem more sh... Read More


Govt to launch vax drive in June as measles cases spread fast

Dhaka, March 31 -- The government has decided to launch a measles vaccination campaign in June next with a lowered age limit as the highly contagious disease spreads in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chittagong, Kh... Read More


Tax on the wealthy may rise; inheritance tax under review

Dhaka, March 31 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering raising taxes on wealthy individuals in the budget of the next fiscal year. The tax authority is also planning to review the weal... Read More


SIBL deliberately weakened over years, alleges former chairman

Dhaka, March 30 -- A once-profitable Social Islami Bank (SIBL) has been deliberately weakened over the past seven to eight years, with both the S Alam business group and Bangladesh Bank equally blamed... Read More


Geopolitics of strategic patience

Dhaka, March 30 -- In the highly volatile arena of international politics, while wars and conflicts dominate the headlines, strategy and strategic thinking play out quietly behind the scenes. In the v... Read More


ACC recommends 6 cases against 13, including former health minister

Dhaka, March 30 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) found evidence of widespread irregularities and corruption in the procurement and supply of low-quality masks, PPE, hospital equipment, and rela... Read More


Sonali Bank holds 42nd SMT Meeting

Dhaka, March 30 -- The 42nd Senior Management Team (SMT) meeting of Sonali Bank PLC was held at the bank's head office conference room on 30 March, Monday. SMT Chairman and MD & CEO of Sonali Bank PL... Read More


IFIPLC holds 375th board meeting

Dhaka, March 30 -- The 375th meeting of the Board of Directors of Islamic Finance and Investment PLC. (IFIPLC) was held on March 30, 2026 (Monday) at its Head Office. S. M. Bakhtiar Alam, Chairman of... Read More


Mob culture won't be tolerated, Home Minister tells JS

Dhaka, March 30 -- Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has stated that the ongoing "mob culture" in the country will no longer be tolerated. He said, "We will ensure freedom of speech and the right to org... Read More