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Ctg port operations resume as strike suspended

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- CHATTOGRAM, Feb 06: After a six-day halt, the operational activities at the Chittagong Port resumed on Friday as the workers suspended their strike for two days. As a result, the loa... Read More


Monetary policy decisions under political constraints

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh Bank is scheduled to announce its monetary policy stance for the second half of FY26 on Monday (February 9, 2026), amid persistent inflationary pressures and weakening mome... Read More


Exchange rates, international finance and the global economy

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Exchange rates, the price of one currency in terms another currency, are crucial in international finance for influencing trade balance, investment flows and inflation. Factors influe... Read More


CA happy over polls preparations, says next 'week very crucial'

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Expressing satisfaction over the steps taken so far as part of election-centric preparations, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the next one week would be very crucia... Read More


Govt says so-called PASHA election observers not to get EC cards

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Election Commission (EC) has postponed its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to the so-called non-governmental organisation People's Association for Socia... Read More


H1 sales of saving tools return to positive territory at Tk 24.61b

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The net sales of state-run savings instruments returned to positive territory in the first half of the current fiscal year 2025-26 with savers showing growing interest in the secured ... Read More


Nat'l telehealth helpline 16263 faces shutdown amid funding crisis

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Bangladesh's flagship public telehealth service, Shastho Batayan 16263, which has served as a critical healthcare lifeline for millions, is facing an uncertain future due to prolonged... Read More


ADB may provide $300m in 2nd tranche for delayed Dhaka-Sylhet highway

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is likely to provide the second-tranche loan worth US$300 million for the long-delayed Dhaka-Sylhet Highway construction project, which has been strug... Read More


Govt calls for sensible conduct ahead of election

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- The interim government has called on all citizens to act with the highest sense of responsibility and cooperation to ensure a festive, peaceful, and participatory national election. ... Read More


Al-Arafah Islami Bank resumes all services after upgrading its core banking system

Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Following the successful completion of the Core Banking System (CBS) upgrade at Al-Arafah Islami Bank, all banking services are set to be resumed on Sunday, 8 February 2026. Accordin... Read More