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NPL crisis chokes private credit growth, endangers Bangladesh's economic recovery: Experts

Dhaka, May 19 -- Bangladesh's banking sector is facing mounting challenges due to a substantial volume of non-performing loans (NPLs), seriously affecting banks' ability to extend new credit to invest... Read More


Commonwealth health ministers unite for bold action on sustainable health financing

, May 19 -- The 2025 Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting, convened ahead of the 78th World Health Assembly, has concluded with a blueprint for unlocking sustainable health finance and delivering on ... Read More


First round of national consensus talks concludes after two months

Dhaka, May 19 -- The first round of dialogues between the National Consensus Commission and political parties, aimed at building consensus on the reform initiatives undertaken by the interim governmen... Read More


BNP won't compromise with AL, says Nazrul amid 'rehabilitation' rumours

Dhaka, May 19 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Nazrul Islam Khan on Monday vehemently rejected a speculation that their party is trying to rehabilitate Awami League, saying BNP would not compromise wi... Read More


Bangladeshis cut back on credit card spending in India, shift focus to US, UK, S Arabia

Dhaka, May 19 -- Spending behaviour among Bangladeshi credit card users abroad is undergoing a significant transformation, with notable decreases in expenditure in India and a surge in transactions in... Read More


Sixth sovereign Sukuk bond's auction held at central bank

Dhaka, May 19 -- The auction for the 6th government investment Sukuk (Islamic bond) of Bangladesh was held at the Debt Management Department of Bangladesh Bank's Head Office on Monday. This Sukuk has... Read More


Youth must play active role in environmental protection: Syeda Rizwana Hasan

Dhaka, May 19 -- Mentioning that protecting the environment and controlling pollution is not the sole responsibility of the government-it is a collective duty, Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Mini... Read More


Up to Tk 6,000 discount and cashback on Eid shopping with bKash payment

, May 19 -- ul-Azha shopping more convenient and affordable, the country's largest mobile financial services provider bKash, has brought discount and cashback offers of up to Tk 6,000 on online and in... Read More


UAE adds third T20I vs Bangladesh to series

, May 19 -- The United Arab Emirates will now host Bangladesh in an additional T20I match on Wednesday, May 21, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, the Emirates Cricket Board confirmed on Monday. The thi... Read More


ACC to sue S Alam Group chairman, 30 others over embezzlement of Tk 553 crore

Dhaka, May 19 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) on Monday approved a case against S Alam Group Chairman Mohammad Saiful Alam and 30 others for allegedly embezzling TK 553.21 crore in loans from First Sec... Read More