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High policy rate, prolonged contractionary stance harms private growth: DCCI

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has expressed concern over Bangladesh Bank's decision to maintain a contractionary monetary policy for the second half of FY 2024-25... Read More


DB arrests ex-CHT state minister Dipankar Talukder from Sobhanbagh

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Detective Branch of Dhaka Metropolitan Police have arrested the former minister of state for the Chittagong Hill Tracts Dipankar Talukder from Dhaka's Sobhanbagh. Dipankar was arres... Read More


Unregulated fishing devastates Jamalganj haors endangering biodiversity

Sunamganj, Feb. 10 -- Unchecked fishing, including the reckless use of high-powered pumps to drain wetlands, is driving indigenous fish species in Jamalganj upazila towards extinction, sparking seriou... Read More


Local BNP to hold demos on Feb 17-18 demanding implementation of Teesta project

, Feb. 10 -- Local unit BNP has announced a 48-hour demonstration on February 17 and 18 at eleven places in five districts demanding fair share of Teesta water and implementation of the Teesta Mega Pr... Read More


Dr Yunus urges SCB global CEO to showcase Bangladesh, its potential among investors

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday asked the SCB global CEO to speak on behalf of Bangladesh, highlighting the reform measures being taken by the interim government since Au... Read More


CA Dr Yunus calls for reconciliation, finding a way forward together

, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for "reconciliation" after the July mass uprising that brought an end to the "brutal regime" of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasaina wit... Read More


Dodgily obtained tax waivers for Shuchona Foundation scrapped

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday scrapped two SROs related to tax waivers granted to the Shuchona Foundation, a non-profit and voluntary organisation run by Saima Wazed Putu... Read More


Faridpur clash leaves 20 injured

Faridpur, Feb. 10 -- A clash has broken out between two groups in Faridpur's Bhanga upazila, leaving 20 people injured and 25 homes vandalised. The clash took place in Tujarpur village of the upazila... Read More


No import of eggs, meat under any circumstances: Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar has said that the import of meat and eggs will not be allowed under any circumstances as there is a possibility to increase the risk of ... Read More


Brac Bank partners Grameen Healthcare to bring eyecare to marginalised sections

Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- BRAC Bank partnered with Grameen Healthcare Services Limited to provide free eye screenings and care to over 42,000 underprivileged people in Bogura and Thakurgaon. This effort is p... Read More