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Policy predictability, reforms 'must' for investment

Dhaka, May 11 -- Bangladesh urgently needs policy consistency and comprehensive reforms to boost investment and also direct tax collection by curbing systemic leakages, says Foreign Investors' Chamber... Read More


Five must-dos decided for economic breakthrough

Dhaka, May 11 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus asks for a jumpstart of coordinated action from all relevant agencies to ensure Bangladesh's timely smooth sailing in graduation from least-deve... Read More


Any bank, nonbank can go under state ownership temporarily

Dhaka, May 11 -- Any scheduled bank or financial institution, including troubled Islamic banks, may go under government ownership for bringing stability in the noncompliant commercial lenders under a ... Read More


Bangladeshis working abroad need greater attention

Dhaka, May 11 -- Economists in Bangladesh noted with great happiness that Bangladesh's inward remittance had crossed for the first time in its history the US Dollar 3 billion mark in March this year. ... Read More


Bangladesh now a unique example of growth and development: Commerce Adviser

Dhaka, May 11 -- Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said Bangladesh is now a unique example of growth and development in the world. "With extensive socio-economic development, the country now aspir... Read More


Soviet-era spacecraft plunges to Earth after 53 years stuck in orbit

Dhaka, May 11 -- A Soviet-era spacecraft plunged to Earth on Saturday, more than a half-century after its failed launch to Venus. Its uncontrolled entry was confirmed by both the Russian Space Agency... Read More


Progressive Knit Alliance wins BKMEA election

Dhaka, May 11 -- The Progressive Knit Alliance (PKA), led by Mohammad Hatem, managing director of MB Knit Fashion, won the biennial election of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Asso... Read More


Over 34,500 entrepreneurs receive services from SME Foundation in FY24

Dhaka, May 11 -- Some 34,720 entrepreneurs directly received various services from the SME Foundation (SMEF) during 2023-24 fiscal year. Of the small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) served, 17,001 we... Read More


Legal action against those who aided Hamid's flight: Adviser

Dhaka, May 11 -- The home adviser on Saturday said legal actions will be taken against those who are responsible for former President Abdul Hamid's departure from the country. Adviser Lieutenant Gene... Read More


Min. wages for hotel, restaurant workers fixed at Tk 13,050

Dhaka, May 11 -- The government has categorised hotels and restaurants based on their number of rooms and seats and announced minimum monthly wages for the workers and employees of the sector accordin... Read More