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Forex reserves cross $29 billion
Staff reporter : Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $29 billion mark for the first time since the central bank began calculating reserves using the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) methodology. As of Monday,...
Intelligence agencies active with info of top criminals
Staff Reporter : As the 13th National Parliamentary Election draws very close, intelligence agencies become active in the field with information on top underworld criminals. Sources said, Bangladesh Army arrested underworld kingpins Subrata Bain...
Stabilise Ramadan Prices: Business leaders call curbs on big importers, extortion
Staff Reporter : Business leaders on Sunday (9 February) called for stronger oversight of large importers and tougher action against alleged extortion networks, warning that harassing small retailers will do little to keep prices...
President votes via postal ballot
Staff Reporter : President Mohammed Shahabuddin has exercised his voting right through a postal ballot for the 13th national parliamentary polls and referendum scheduled for February 12. “Last night, His Excellency the President cast...
BGB to ensure calm, secure polls
Staff Reporter : Ahead of the 13th National Parliamentary Election, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) remains on alert nationwide alongside other security forces to ensure calm, secure elections, prevent violence and maintain law...
Govt sacks DNCC’s Azaz
News Desk : The interim government has sacked Mohammad Azaz from his post as administrator of the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and appointed an additional secretary as his replacement amid an ongoing corruption...
BB maintains tight monetary policy to curb inflation
Staff Reporter : With controlling inflation remaining its top macroeconomic priority, Bangladesh Bank has unveiled the monetary policy for the January–June period, largely continuing the approach of previous cycles. The central bank has kept...
Iran ready to dilute highly enriched uranium
AFP : Iran is prepared to dilute its highly enriched uranium if the United States lifts all sanctions on the country, the head of its atomic energy agency said Monday after talks resumed with...
Trust building in insurance system imperative for economy
Staff Reporter : Why trust is failing to develop in Bangladesh’s insurance system has become a pressing question for everyone—from regulators to customers. Experts say this crisis did not emerge overnight; rather, it is...
Manna withdraws from election in Dhaka-18
Staff Reporter : Three days before the 13th National Parliamentary Election, Mahmudur Rahman Manna, President of Nagorik Oikya, has announced his decision to withdraw from contesting in the Dhaka-18 constituency. However, he will remain...