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Central bank buys dollars to steady taka

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The central bank purchased an additional US$81 million through an auction from 10 banks in the interbank spot market on Monday, aiming to keep the exchange rate of the US dollar agai... Read More


Sonali Bank urges repayment of Tk 70b in loans from state-run sugar mills

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- With around Tk 70 billion in loans remaining unpaid by state-run sugar mills for years, Sonali Bank has urged the government either to repay the money immediately or issue bonds or p... Read More


Reviving the capital market in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh recorded nominal economic growth under the previous regime. The headline performance, however, concealed deep-rooted structural weaknesses from entrenched corruption, weak... Read More


BGMEA urges promotion of referendum

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested all its members to display two vertical banners at each factory's entrance and head office promoting ... Read More


Bangladesh-Nepal commerce secretary-level meeting today

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Bangladesh and Nepal are set to step up efforts to deepen trade, transit, and connectivity cooperation, as senior officials meet today in Dhaka for the 8th Bangladesh-Nepal Commerce ... Read More


Bangladesh suspends visa on arrival for all countries until Feb 15

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The government of Bangladesh has suspended the "Visa on Arrival" facility for all eligible countries, including Bhutan, with effect from January 15 to February 15, 2026. The Ministr... Read More


JU observes 56th University Day

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- Jahangirnagar University (JU) observed its 56th University Day on Monday (January 12, 2026) amid colourful programmes and wide participation of teachers, students, officials, employe... Read More


DUCSU to hold 5-day book fair from Jan 18

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) and the Dhaka University unit of the Bangladesh Young Columnists' Forum will jointly organise a book fair in memory of slain Inqi... Read More


ACC files two cases against ex-Addl DIG Hamidul, wife

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) filed two separate cases against former Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Md Hamidul Alam and his wife on charges of amassing w... Read More


Security, democracy and rule of law key challenges for next elected govt

Dhaka, Jan. 13 -- The upcoming elected government of Bangladesh, following the interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus, will face key challenges in ensuring national security, democracy, and the ... Read More