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Govt to bring all primary students under mid-day meal programme: Mahdi Amin

Dhaka, April 25 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin today (Saturday) said the government plans to gradually bring all primary school students under a mid... Read More


Committee formed to ensure fair hide prices and streamlined Qurbani management

Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has formed a 13-member committee to ensure proper management of Qurbani-related activities, including fair pricing of hides, improved collection and preservation, and... Read More


Walton fridge unveils 15 new models to expand global footprint

Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh's leading electronics manufacturer Walton has unveiled 15 new models of refrigerators and freezers, aiming to strengthen its presence in international markets and reinfor... Read More


Rumee A Hossain appointed chairman of Biman as new board formed

Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has formed a new board for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, appointing Rumee A. Hossain as its chairman. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Civ... Read More


Stakeholders push circular textile strategy to keep RMG sector competitive

Dhaka, April 24 -- Government officials, industry leaders and sustainability experts have called for finalising a national circular economy strategy for Bangladesh's textile and readymade garment sect... Read More


Fuel price hike, fuel pass shorten queues in city petrol pumps

Dhaka, April 24 -- The overwhelmingly long queues of cars, bikes, buses and trucks at petrol pumps in the capital have started easing following fuel-oil price hike and introduction of fuel pass. Due ... Read More


Productivity and growth model paradox

Dhaka, April 24 -- Rising nonperforming loans-projected to reach nearly Tk 6.5 trillion by the end of 2025-alongside widespread graft allegations, growing debt burden, decreasing local value addition ... Read More


Budget-support funds from foreign financiers look uninspiring

Dhaka, April 24 -- Budget-support funding from foreign financiers seems drying up as only US$750 million has so far been confirmed although the financial year nears end with the economy facing unantic... Read More


GP attracts investors as profit rises despite revenue dip

Dhaka, April 24 -- Grameenphone's stock surged 1.32 per cent to Tk 245.2 per share on Thursday, despite the telecom operator having reported lower revenue in the first quarter of 2026 under macroecono... Read More


BSEC urged to ease IPO fund rules for bank loan repayment

Dhaka, April 24 -- Entrepreneurs and bank owners have urged the securities regulator to remove restrictions in the revised IPO rules on the repayment of loans using funds raised through initial public... Read More