Development partners offer higher budget support credit

Dhaka, March 19 -- As the war in the Middle East prolongs, affecting Bangladesh's already weakened economic base, a number of development partners have come up with proposals to provide higher volumes... Read More

Duty-free car privilege for MPs to end in next budget

Dhaka, March 19 -- The government is set to abolish the long-standing duty-free vehicle import facility for Members of Parliament (MPs) in the upcoming national budget session, marking a significant s... Read More

JU student found dead in hall

Dhaka, March 19 -- The body of a student was found hanging in his dormitory room at Jahangirnagar University (JU) on Wednesday afternoon, raising suspicions of suicide. The deceased, identified as Ko... Read More

Port will remain open during Eid holidays

Dhaka, March 19 -- Despite the closure of all government offices, banks and other financial institutions, Chittagong port, the prime seaport of the country, will continue its operation under special m... Read More

GED stresses urgent, coordinated reforms before loss of opportunity

Dhaka, March 19 -- Planning Commission's General Economics Division (GED) has cautioned that Bangladesh risks squandering its demographic dividend unless urgent and coordinated reforms are undertaken ... Read More

Nor'westers bring rain, storms to Dhaka

Dhaka, March 19 -- A spell of pre-monsoon nor'westers swept across Dhaka and several parts of Bangladesh on Wednesday evening, bringing much-needed relief from recent heat but disrupting daily life wi... Read More

Eid outbound travel boom drives up dollar rates

Dhaka, March 19 -- The demand for cash US dollars has risen sharply ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, pushing up the greenback's exchange rate in both formal banking channels and the informal kerb market, accordi... Read More

Nearly all RMG units pay Feb wages, Eid allowances, says BGMEA

Dhaka, March 19 -- Almost all export-oriented garment factories registered with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have disbursed February wages and Eid festival al... Read More

Prime Bank partners with Export Sheba to promote export business in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 18 -- Prime Bank has signed a strategic agreement with Export Sheba to promote export business development and strengthen the capabilities of SME and emerging exporters in Bangladesh. Th... Read More

Fakhrul to handle PMO parliamentary affairs in PM's, Salahuddin to take on defence

Dhaka, March 18 -- The government has issued a gazette notification specifying who will perform parliamentary duties for ministries or divisions in the 13th parliament if the responsible minister is a... Read More

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