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Finance Bill set for passage today with major amendments

Dhaka, June 29 -- Parliament is set to pass today the Finance Bill 2026 with significant amendments, including the withdrawal of a controversial provision that would have allowed legalizing undisclose... Read More


Nationalist ICT Forum reconstitutes 101-member executive committee

Dhaka, June 29 -- The Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) has reconstituted its 101-member executive committee following an emergency general meeting held in Dhaka on Monday. The meeting, held at the audit... Read More


Govt shifting from debt-driven to investment-led economy: Finance Minister

Dhaka, June 29 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh is transitioning from a debt-driven economy to an investment-led one, with private enterprise, innovation and employ... Read More


Govt to scrap contentious Bank Resolution Act clause, blocking former owners' return

Dhaka, June 29 -- The government has decided to scrap the contentious Section 18(a) of the Bank Resolution Act, 2026, in a move that effectively blocks former owners of troubled banks from regaining c... Read More


Thailand eyes greater trade, investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka, June 28 -- Thailand has expressed strong interest in expanding trade and investment with Bangladesh, citing the country's economic potential, young workforce, growing middle-class consumer base... Read More


Govt aims to clear teachers' retirement benefit backlog in six months: Minister

Dhaka, June 28 -- Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon on Sunday said the government is committed to ensuring the prompt payment of retirement and welfare benefits to retired teachers and emp... Read More


Apex Spinning resumes operations after worker unrest

Dhaka, June 28 -- The Apex Spinning and Knitting Mills Limited factory has reopened four days after it was temporarily closed due to worker unrest. The factory for the 100 per cent export-oriented co... Read More


Dhaka seeks $3.3b loan for fossil fuels, fertiliser imports

Dhaka, June 28 -- Bangladesh has launched high-level negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to secure a US$3.30 billion trade financing package from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation ... Read More


WB-backed SITA project to boost transparency: Saki

Dhaka, June 28 -- State Minister for Planning Zonayed Saki on Sunday said the World Bank-supported Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA) project would strengthen instit... Read More


Nayeem harassment probe recommends action against more police officers

Dhaka, June 28 -- A police investigation has found wrongdoing by officers in the harassment of Bangladesh national cricketer Nayeem Hasan. The probe report was submitted on Sunday to Chattogram Metro... Read More