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Trump stresses executing trade, defence deals

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- President Donald Trump has urged Bangladesh's newly elected Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, to move swiftly on trade and defence agreements, using a congratulatory letter to underlin... Read More


Zero tariffs, new horizons

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The recently negotiated reciprocal trade agreement between Washington and Dhaka is more than just a tariff adjustment. It is a strategic shift in Bangladesh's economic path. Banglade... Read More


Long queues form as subsidised TCB sales begin for Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Long queues of consumers, mainly from low- and lower-middle-income groups, were spotted across the capital on Wednesday to buy essential goods at subsidised rate from the Trading Cor... Read More


HC petition challenges July Charter

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the July National Charter 2025, a sweeping reform agenda introduced by the now-dissolved interim govern... Read More


TIB calls for annual asset disclosure by MPs, public officials

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has called for mandatory annual disclosure of income, expenditure and asset statements by members of parliament and all public office hold... Read More


BB buys $109m more from eight banks

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The central bank purchased US$109 million more through auction from eight banks in the interbank spot market on Wednesday aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar against th... Read More


Health Minister for on-site monitoring to ensure quality healthcare services

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain today (Thursday) announced that the government will conduct on-site monitoring at hospitals to ensure that doctors are p... Read More


Abul Kasem Khan appointed BUILD chairperson

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Abul Kasem Khan, Vice Chairman of AK Khan and Company Ltd, has been appointed the chairperson of Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD) for the 2026-27 tenure. Mr Khan, a m... Read More


Curriculum review, technical modernisation among three education priorities: Minister Milon

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon has announced three immediate priorities for the sector: creating conditions to bring students back to classrooms, reviewing the national c... Read More


Sub-branch loan growth outpaces banking sector average

Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Outstanding loans and advances disbursed through sub-branches of scheduled banks recorded a notable rise in July-September 2025, outpacing overall growth in the banking sector, accor... Read More