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IPP penalties, payment delays deepen power sector crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Privately owned power producers are facing growing financial instability as payment delays by the state-run utility are followed by penalty deductions, raising concerns over fairness... Read More


The risks for energy sector

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- On January 7, 2026, the Interim Government's Advisor for the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Muhammad Fauzul Kabir Khan submitted to the Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad ... Read More


UCB Chairman calls on next govt to take action on known loan defaulters

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Sharif Zahir, Chairman of United Commercial Bank (UCB) PLC, has called for a clear political commitment from the future elected government to address Bangladesh's growing banking sec... Read More


BCB chief says if Bangladesh miss T20 World Cup, ICC will be big losers

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul believes that if Bangladesh is unable to participate in next month's Twenty20 World Cup, the International Cricket Counci... Read More


Banking sector reforms unavoidable to restore stability: FE Editor

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Shamsul Huq Zahid, Editor and CEO of The Financial Express, on Saturday emphasised the urgent need to stabilise the country's banking sector to support economic recovery and put grow... Read More


BKMEA chief for curbing deferred-payment exports

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem has called on policymakers and the central bank to address what he described as worsening bottlenecks in export financing and payment recovery. Deferr... Read More


BKMEA chief urges for curbing deferred-payment exports

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem has called on policymakers and the central bank to address what he described as worsening bottlenecks in export financing and payment recovery. Deferr... Read More


CA vows 'model election' as unique security oversights mounted

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Interim government chief Prof Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh's forthcoming 13th parliamentary election must set a democratic benchmark for the future as authorities Wednesday unveile... Read More


1972 candidates in race for 298 JS seats

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- A total of 1972 candidates have been finalised to contest the vote in 298 parliamentary constituencies during the 13th national elections scheduled for February 12 this year. The as... Read More


Community Bank, Sandhani Life Insurance sign bancassurance agreement

Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Community Bank Bangladesh PLC and Sandhani Life Insurance Company Ltd have signed a Bancassurance agreement aimed at providing integrated insurance services to customers across the c... Read More