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‘Keep it quiet,’ home minister told me: Mamata
In her first public rally since losing power in West Bengal, former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dropped a pointed political bombshell on Tuesday, claiming that...
Power prices up nearly 17pc
Consumers across Bangladesh are set to face higher electricity bills after the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) approved substantial increases in power tariffs at both...
IMF talks begin anew
Bangladesh has formally requested a new financial arrangement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to support its ongoing economic reform agenda, according to the Fund’s...
Khalilur sets six priorities for 81st UNGA
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rahman, has outlined six key priorities for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after being elected...
Tax-free threshold to rise gradually
The government has drawn up a long-term plan to gradually raise the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers over the coming years, while also considering...
US aims forced labour gaps with tariffs
The United States has proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 countries, including Bangladesh, following a review that found shortcomings in efforts to restrict trade...
Protesters demand Islami Bank Chairman’s resignation for second day, clash with police
Demonstrators under the banner of the “Sacheton Grahok Forum” continued their sit-in protest outside Islami Bank’s head office in Motijheel’s Dilkusha for the second consecutive...
Direct hiring to replace syndicates in Malaysia
The government has vowed to break the long-standing syndicate system in Malaysia’s labour market, with Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury declaring...
LPG down, new power tariff soon
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the retail price of privately marketed liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for June, providing some relief to consumers,...
Bangladesh triumphs in UNGA vote
Bangladesh has achieved a notable diplomatic success after Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General...