BB hikes policy rate to 9pc to tame high inflation
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased its policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it to 9 percent, in an effort to curb the nation’s rising inflation. The decision was made...
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Polls after reform: Dr Yunus
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday urged the people of Bangladesh to be patient as his administration works to address the immense challenges facing the nation, cautioning against expecting...
US reaffirms support for Rohingya genocide survivors
NN Online Report: The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting survivors of the Rohingya genocide, as Washington marked the anniversary of the atrocities committed by Myanmar in 2017. “The United States stands...
Nat’l Committee of civic bodies urges river dredging to curb recurring floods
NN Online Report: The National Committee to protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR) on Sunday called for dredging and excavation of all rivers in the country to deal with annual floods. Besides, the civic...
Flood turns dry food pricey Errant cos fined for hiking
Staff Reporter : The prices of essential relief items, particularly flattened rice (chira), puffed rice (muri), jaggery, biscuits, and other dry foods, have seen a sharp increase due to the recent floods. With the...
Return Islamic banks to founders: Speakers
Staff Reporter : Speakers at a recent discussion have called on the government to return Shariah-based Islamic banks to their original founders, emphasising the need for these institutions to be managed in accordance with...
Politicisation of Metro vandalism backfires
Special Report :Dhaka Metro Rail is set to resume operations today, following significant disruptions caused by the vandalism of several stations, allegedly by groups associated with private bus service operators. Road Transport and Bridges...
Help flood victims
BSS :Chief Adviser to the interim government Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Saturday urged the country’s people to come forward to addressing the ongoing devastating flood. “With the initiatives and encouragement of the youth,...
Inability to pay, not instability, behind India's power export rule amendment: Summit reviewing cross border deals between Bangladesh and India
Special Report : On August 14, 2024, Reuters, a global news agency with its headquarters in London, reported on an amendment to India’s power export rules, granting Indian power exporters the flexibility to reroute...
Water, water everywhere: Thousands cry for help
Staff Reporter : The devastating deluge in the country’s northeast and eastern regions has left more than 4.5 million people stranded across 11 districts, with 13 lives tragically lost so far, according to government...
13 dead, 4.5 million affected by Bangladesh floods: Ministry
NN Online Report: At least 13 people in Bangladesh have been killed and 4.5 million affected by floods triggered by heavy rains, the disaster management and relief ministry said Friday. The South Asian nation...
Relief distribution among flood victims inadequate
UNB: Eight districts in the southeastern part of Bangladesh, including Feni, have been severely affected by the current round of devastating floods. While relief materials have been distributed to the flood-affected people, the quantity...