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Romancing with Reform: Debt defaulters embedded in politics Rehman Sobhan

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Debt defaulters have become embedded within the political system, creating structural barriers to reform, said eminent economist Rehman Sobhan. He stressed that the challenges... Read More


Reforms fail at execution stage, says Debapriya

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya has said Bangladesh's key challenge lies not in drafting reform plans, but in executing them effectively, warning that weak implementation, poo... Read More


IMF loan terms under review

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government will not agree to all conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in pursuit of loan assistanc... Read More


Hike unavoidable amid global pressure

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood has said the government was compelled to increase fuel prices due to soaring global rates and mounting pressur... Read More


Second LPG hike in weeks

Bangladesh, April 20 -- Consumers are set to face higher cooking gas costs as the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Sunday increased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for the second... Read More


Protests at Islami Bank amid S Alam dispute

Bangladesh, April 20 -- A group identifying itself as the "Islami Bank Victims Customer Coordination Council" staged a counter-programme on Sunday in front of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited (IBBL), fo... Read More


Questions over stone quality in Kulaura canal work

India, April 19 -- Allegations have emerged regarding the use of substandard stone in the construction of a 900-metre palisade along both sides of the Mora Gugali Chora canal in Kulaura Municipality, ... Read More


Govt committed to raising living standards Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury

India, April 19 -- The government is committed to improving the standard of living of the common people. This small effort by the District Council will help meet the needs of marginalized people and s... Read More


BGB seizes smuggled goods worth Tk 56 lakh in Kurigram

India, April 19 -- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members seized smuggled goods including drugs worth Tk 56 lakh from different borders in the district in 24 hours till Saturday morning. Commander of ... Read More


Arsenic-free water initiative launched in Khulna

India, April 19 -- An awareness discussion and the inauguration of an arsenic removal water filter were held on April 17 at Shaheed Hadis Park in Khulna, organized by the non-governmental organization... Read More