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CAB places 13-point demand to address energy crisis

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) on Tuesday placed a comprehensive 13-point demand aimed at resolving Bangladesh's deepening energy crisis, calling for structural reform... Read More


BB promotes Mustafizur Rahman to Director

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has recently promoted Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman to the position of Director, recognising his professional competence, dedication, and significant contributions ... Read More


Classified loans down 3.45pc, profits up 2.52pc

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh House Building Finance Corporation (BHBFC) recorded a notable turnaround in the 2024-25 fiscal year as its classified loans declined to a historic low of 3.45 per cent, wh... Read More


Sonali Bank improves its asset quality notably

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Riding on massive recovery drives across the country, the state-owned Sonali Bank PLC made a significant stride in improving its asset quality in the 2025 calendar year. Sharing the... Read More


MoF forms committee to review social safety net allowances

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has formed a 12-member inter-ministerial working committee to conduct periodic reviews of stipends and allowances under various government social safety... Read More


Seven-college students to stage blockade demanding ordinance

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Students of seven government colleges in Dhaka have announced holding a blockade programme at several key intersections in the capital, demanding the issuance of an ordinance to esta... Read More


Rate high, rebate reduces overall tax incidence

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh is transitioning into a ramped-up 15-percent VAT regime amid some concerns, but a redeeming feature is the provision for rebate meant for reducing the overall tax incidenc... Read More


'Enforced disappearances extended beyond borders'

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The full report of the Commission formed to investigate enforced disappearances during the Awami League regime reveals that such incidents extended beyond the country's borders. The... Read More


Action looms against auditors of five merged banks

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- The government will take action against the auditors of five recently merged banks over allegations of manipulating financial statements that encouraged small investors to buy their ... Read More


FY26 Jul-Nov current account deficit widens

Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Bangladesh's current-account deficit widened in the first five months of the fiscal year ending November last as sluggish export growth combined with a pick-up in imports, though the... Read More