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Bangladesh Bank to curb large corporate loans, boost bond market: Governor Dr. Mansur

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur on Monday announced a strategic plan to reduce large-scale corporate lending by banks as part of a broader effort to contain defaulted lo... Read More


Pakistan to decide on World Cup participation by next week

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that a final decision regarding the national team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup will be made by early next week. The c... Read More


Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2: 20 arrested in 24 hours in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Law enforcers have arrested 20 people from different parts of the capital as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 in 24 hours till Monday morning. Among the arrestees, f... Read More


Tarique wraps up second phase of campaign with six rallies in 14 hours

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday completed the second phase of his election campaign by addressing six rallies in a span of around 14 hours, seeking votes for his party's candid... Read More


Tarique Rahman warns of possible plot to disrupt national election

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday cautioned party leaders and activists about a possible plot to disrupt the February-12 election, urging them to stay vigilant to prevent any man... Read More


A turbulent 18 months at NBR, as various reform initiatives rolled out

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR), under the interim government, has implemented a series of significant reform initiatives within a short period to modernise revenue administratio... Read More


Bangladesh Dairy Board to open regional offices to boost milk output

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Bangladesh Dairy Development Board will open branch offices at key locations across the country to increase milk and dairy production and improve quality standards, Fisheries and... Read More


Prof Yunus calls on armed forces to uphold public trust in elections

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged the top leadership of the Armed Forces to maintain the highest level of caution during the election period, warning that any lapse i... Read More


Global players' body backs Bangladesh, but ignores core safety concerns Bangladesh raised

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern over Bangladesh's exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup, describing the absence of a major cricketing nation from t... Read More


PKSF signs deal 5 commercial banks to fund partner organizations

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on Monday signed five separate Credit Guarantee Agreements with Jamuna Bank PLC, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Trust Bank PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC, and NCC... Read More