Staff Reporter : The general point-to-point inflation rate in Bangladesh eased slightly in September, falling to 9.92 percent from 10.49 percent in August. However, inflation has remained stubbornly above 9 percent since March 2023, reflecting persistently high prices. Food inflation, although slightly lower, remains over 10 percent. In September, it stood at 10.40 percent, a decrease from the 12.54 percent recorded in August. This marks the second consecutive month of declining inflation during the interim government. The Bangladesh Bureau of...
Day: October 3, 2024
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Court Correspondent : The government has suspended the prison term of Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique...
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James E. Jennings : There is no question that Hassan Nasrallah was a powerful orator. He could hold millions of...
This newspaper reported on Wednesday that manpower exporters in Dhaka are optimistic as the Bangladesh Embassy in Kuala Lumpur sees a surge in demand for workers. They hope that the government will act swiftly to secure the Malaysian labour market, which has been at risk. Embassy officials are currently verifying demand letters but are awaiting government orders to proceed. Stakeholders warn that if Bangladesh delays, Malaysia may turn to other nations like Nepal or the Philippines for labour. Leaders from...