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No visa fee for foreign election observers

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government has decided to waive visa fees for foreign observers monitoring the 13th national election. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a circular on Monday regarding visa on... Read More


Export potential of Bangladesh's handicraft sector

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Export diversification remains a critical development objective for Bangladesh as the country seeks to reduce its heavy reliance on readymade garments (RMG). Within this context, the... Read More


Contractionary monetary policy under critical scrutiny as inflation bites

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Businesses feel unease and inflation frowns while some liquidity-squeezing moves have been in place for months. The central bank, however, claims its contractionary monetary policy ... Read More


CAB places 13-point demand to address energy crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Tuesday placed a comprehensive 13-point demand aimed at resolving Bangladesh's deepening energy crisis, calling for structural reform... Read More


BB promotes Mustafizur Rahman to Director

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently promoted Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman to the position of Director, recognising his professional competence, dedication, and significant contributions ... Read More


Classified loans down 3.45pc, profits up 2.52pc

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recorded a notable turnaround in the 2024-25 fiscal year as its classified loans declined to a historic low of 3.45 per cent, wh... Read More


Sonali Bank improves its asset quality notably

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Riding on massive recovery drives across the country, the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC made a significant stride in improving its asset quality in the 2025 calendar year. Sharing the... Read More


MoF forms committee to review social safety net allowances

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has formed a 12-member inter-ministerial working committee to conduct periodic reviews of stipends and allowances under various government social safety... Read More


Seven-college students to stage blockade demanding ordinance

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Students of seven government colleges in Dhaka have announced holding a blockade programme at several key intersections in the capital, demanding the issuance of an ordinance to esta... Read More


Rate high, rebate reduces overall tax incidence

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh is transitioning into a ramped-up 15-percent VAT regime amid some concerns, but a redeeming feature is the provision for rebate meant for reducing the overall tax incidenc... Read More