Economy faces double whammy
Muhid Hasan : The country’s economy faces a double whammy as the government remains committed to borrowing from banks while the Bangladesh Bank frequently changes...
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City dwellers leaving Dhaka to celebrate Eid
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PM urges UAE investment in special economic zones
NN Online Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina urged investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to consider investing in Bangladesh’s special economic zones on Thursday....
An ordinary budget at an extra-ordinary time
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Free contraceptive conundrum persists
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Prof Yunus, 13 others indicted in graft case
NN Online Report: A Dhaka court today framed charges against Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus and 13 others in a case filed over misappropriation of...
Migration to misery in Italy
Reza Mahmud : A good number of Bangladeshi people migrate to Italy every year to search for better economic opportunities. Nevertheless, a huge number of...
Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman appointed Bangladesh Army Chief
NN Online Report: Lieutenant General Waker-Uz-Zaman has been appointed as the new Army Chief of Bangladesh, effective June 23, 2024. With this appointment, he will...
Every village to be brought under civic amenities: PM Hasina
NN Online Report: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said the government is working to ensure civic amenities for all the rural people throughout the...
Some sectors have to be apolitical: Dr Wahiduddin
Staff Reporter : In a recent discussion on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, held at a capital hotel and organized by The...