Stocks retreat as late selling wipes out early gains
The country’s stock market on Wednesday ended lower as strong selling pressure in the final trading hour erased early gains amid persistent policy uncertainties and...
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Big forex relief for freelancers as BB eases rules
Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday issued a comprehensive circular easing foreign exchange transaction rules for freelancers and individual service exporters, aiming to drive growth in...
Tk 14,411cr rolled out for 8 infra, energy schemes
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) yesterday approved eight major development projects with an estimated total cost of Tk 14,411.21 crore. Out...
Minister calls for coordinated road safety action
Bangladesh has called for stronger institutions, coordinated implementation and greater accountability to accelerate global efforts to reduce road traffic deaths and serious injuries. Road Transport...
‘BD nationalism embraces all communities’
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Wednesday said the philosophy of Bangladeshi nationalism represents an inclusive national identity that embraces people of all...
Govt moves to fast-track project delivery
State Minister for Planning Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki has said the government is preparing a series of policy reforms to shorten project implementation delays, strengthen...
Ahmed Sofa’s remains moved after 25 years
The remains of renowned writer and thinker Ahmed Sofa have been transferred to the intellectuals’ section of the Mirpur Intellectuals’ Graveyard, nearly 25 years after...
6 more deaths in measles
Six more children died with symptoms consistent with measles in the 24 hours until 8:00 am on Wednesday, raising Bangladesh’s combined total of confirmed and...
Dhaka records moderate air quality
Dhaka ranked 26th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 75 at 9:10 am. According...