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Bangladesh-US trade deal now on Feb 09

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Bangladesh and the United States are poised to open a new chapter in bilateral trade relations as they are set to sign an agreement to this effect on February 09, officials said. Whe... Read More


BB mops up dollars as remittances rise

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The central bank purchased a further US$196.50 million through auction from 16 banks on the interbank spot market on Thursday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar agains... Read More


Interim govt pushes thru 116 ordinances, 14 foreign deals

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The interim government has pushed through 116 ordinances and 14 bilateral agreements in its bid for stabilising governance and executing systemic reforms. The figures were presented ... Read More


Smart electricity meters lie idle

Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Around 0.4 million smart pre-payment meters imported under Dhaka Power Distribution Company's (DPDC) long-delayed smart-metering project are lying idle in warehouses, raising concerns... Read More


Arrest warrants issued for three doctors over child Ayan's circumcision death

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Police have found evidence of "negligence and medical malpractice" by three doctors in connection with the death of five-year-old Ayan Ahmed, who died after a circumcision procedure a... Read More


EBL to continue partnership with SOS Children's Villages

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Building on the success of its 2025 collaboration, Eastern Bank Limited PLC (EBL) has expressed its intent to continue supporting SOS Children's Villages Bangladesh in 2026, focusing ... Read More


Logistics policy gaps threaten trade competitiveness

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- As Bangladesh pushes to strengthen its trade and supply chains, long-standing weaknesses in how goods move across the country are coming under sharper scrutiny. From crowded ports to... Read More


Bitcoin slumps with key $70,000 level in sight

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bitcoin was on the cusp of breaking below the key $70,000 level on Thursday as a slide in the world's largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping. Bitcoin tumbled more than 3.... Read More


387 July warriors upgraded to 'A', 474 to 'B' category

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- A total of 387 July warriors have been upgraded to the 'A' category from their previous 'B' and 'C' categories, while 474 warriors have been promoted from 'C' to 'B'. The Ministry of... Read More


Mukhter Hossain appointed chairman of Uttara Finance & Investments

Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Mr. Md. Mukhter Hossain was appointed as an Independent Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Uttara Finance & Investments Limited (UFIL) by Bangladesh Bank on January 27... Read More