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Rumeen demands parliamentary discussion on Bangladesh-US trade deal

Dhaka, April 29 -- Independent lawmaker from Brahmanbaria-2 Rumeen Farhana on Wednesday urged that the Bangladesh-US trade agreement signed during the Prof Yunus-led interim government be placed befor... Read More


Midland Bank PLC holds 179th Board Meeting

Dhaka, April 29 -- The 179th Meeting of the Board of Directors of Midland Bank PLC was held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the bank's Head Office Board Room in Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by... Read More


Govt to reduce bank interest rate to encourage new investment: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will reduce the bank interest rate to help encourage new investment and sustain the existing business gro... Read More


MP Hasnat questions fiscal burden, inflation impact of Family Card scheme

Dhaka, April 29 -- Independent MP Hasnat Abdullah has challenged the government over the fiscal footprint of the Family Card scheme, warning it could fuel inflationary pressure. Prime Minister Tariqu... Read More


Govt working to finalise full list of 1971 martyrs, genocide victims: Minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government is working to finalise an accurate and acceptable list of martyrs and genocide victims of the 1971 Liberation War, as the process remains incomplete even after more t... Read More


Doctors call for tobacco tax reform to cut NCD deaths, boost revenue

Dhaka, April 29 -- Leading physicians and public health experts in Bangladesh have called for comprehensive tobacco tax reform in the upcoming FY 2026-27 national budget, emphasising its critical role... Read More


Ten million jobs and the weight of a promise

Dhaka, April 29 -- Every government that has ever sought power in Bangladesh has promised jobs. The promises arrive reliably with every election cycle and depart once the campaign dust settles. What m... Read More


PM unveils plan for a cleaner, greener Dhaka

Dhaka, April 29 -- Crammed Dhaka is set to undergo a major transformation under a multidimensional government plan on internal ecological uplift and decentralization of facilities to turn the capital ... Read More


Biman set to sign $3.7 billion Boeing deal for 14 aircraft in largest fleet expansion

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh's flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is poised to sign a $3.7 billion agreement with US aerospace giant Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, marking the largest fleet expa... Read More


FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming nati... Read More