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WB VP pledges support for interim govt's reform agenda

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- World Bank (WB) Vice President (VP) Martin Raiser has reiterated the World Bank's commitment to supporting the reform initiatives of Bangladesh's interim government. He made these r... Read More


Probe launched after unrest over Taslima Nasrin's book at Boi Mela

Dhaka, Feb. 11 -- An investigation committee has been formed after disturbances erupted at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela in front of Sabyasachi Publication's stall, sparked by the presence of Taslima Nasr... Read More


Tulip linked to Dhaka luxury tower block

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Labour MP Tulip Siddiq was reportedly listed as a resident of a luxury 10-storey tower block in Dhaka named after her family, according to official documents from 2014, The Telegraph... Read More


FMA demands reinstatement of VAT exemption

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The Bangladesh Footwear Manufacturers Association (FMA) once again strongly urged the government to reinstate VAT exemption on the production of Hawai sandals and plastic footwear (p... Read More


Textile share shines despite worst time of stock market

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- While industries have been facing intensified power and gas crisis, worker unrest, and economic uncertainty, most of the listed textile companies achieved year-on-year growth in the ... Read More


Success hinges on catching AL oligarchs

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Amid activities aimed at destabilising Bangladesh's law and order, driven by former Awami League members, the government has launched 'Operation Devil Hunt' to identify, track, and a... Read More


FY24 economic growth hits 4-yr low at 4.22pc

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's economy grew by just 4.22 per cent in the fiscal year 2023-24, marking the lowest growth rate in the last four years. The slowdown was attributed to contractionary mone... Read More


PMI hits 65.7 in Jan, signalling economic expansion

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Bangladesh's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased by 4.0 points in January, reaching 65.7, signalling growth across key economic sectors, except for construction. Despite the ... Read More


CPA takes various activities to reduce waterlogging

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- In the presence of the Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges and the Ministry of Railways, Mr. Fawzul Kabir Khan,... Read More


2-day platinum festival in Ishwardi

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent : The two-day Platinum festival of Ishwardi's Baghoil School and College has ended with various events. Until Saturday night, the festival of the cult... Read More