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IMF lowers GDP growth forecast to 3.5pc for FY'27

Bangladesh, July 17 -- In a latest in-depth analysis of Bangladesh economy's weak spots, the International Monetary Fund has revised down the country's gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 3.5 per c... Read More


WB-backed social protection project cost set to triple

Bangladesh, July 17 -- A World Bank-backed social- protection project has proposed tripling its budget to nearly Tk 28.14 billion, including higher consultancy costs and Tk 500 million for festival-re... Read More


ME conflict may push 1.2m more Bangladeshis into poverty: UNICEF

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The Middle East conflict may push 1.2 million more people into poverty in Bangladesh, according to a new report of UNICEF on Thursday. L Up to 23.4 million additional children ... Read More


EU, G77 reaffirm support for LDC graduation

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The European Union (EU) and the Group of 77 and China (G77) have reaffirmed their support for Bangladesh's efforts to ensure a smooth, sustainable and irreversible graduation fr... Read More


BSEC orders probe into suspicious trading of three listed firms

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has ordered detailed investigations into suspicious trading activities involving the shares of three listed companies af... Read More


IDRA moves to liquidate distressed insurers' assets to settle claims

Bangladesh, July 17 -- Quick settlement of long-pending insurance claims is one of the top priorities of the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) in attempts to restore public trust i... Read More


Operating flights to 20 destinations with 25 aircraft

Bangladesh, July 17 -- US-Bangla, one of the leading airlines in Bangladesh, has completed twelve years of operation. On July 17, 2026, the private airliner entered its 13th year. On July 17, 2014, U... Read More


Bangladesh, IOM stress safe migration to expand women's overseas employment

Bangladesh, July 17 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Education, Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin on Friday underscored the need for expanding overseas employment opportunities for Bangladeshi women... Read More


Don't impose any more fees on banking services, CCCI urges BB governor

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI) sent an emergency letter to the Bangladesh Bank Governor on Wednesday requesting him not to entertain any proposal to impose... Read More


BFSA orders recall of 3 food products containing excessive preservatives

Bangladesh, July 17 -- The Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has directed three food manufacturers to withdraw their specific products from the market after laboratory tests found excessive leve... Read More