Banks ‘Most Fragile Link’ in economy
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s banking industry remains the most fragile segment of the economy, weighed down by inadequate capital, deteriorating asset quality and declining profitability,...
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‘No Quick Fix’ on interest rates
Staff Reporter : Lowering interest rates cannot be viewed as a single, stand-alone policy decision, as abrupt adjustments may disrupt the broader economic balance, Finance...
Dhaka expects more tariff reduction
Diplomatic Correspondent : Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to ease its recently introduced visa bond policy, particularly for short-term business travellers, with Washington...
NCP asserts readiness, questions fair play
Staff Reporter : National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Saturday said the Jamaat–NCP alliance has already launched its election campaign, positioning it ahead...
Titas faults deepen Dhaka gas shock
Staff Reporter : Extremely low pressure in the distribution network of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC has severely disrupted gas supply across large parts...
Iran deploys IRGC as widespread protests continue
Middle East Eye : Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that safeguarding national security was a “red line”, as the most widespread protests in...
Banks told to fast-track LPG financing
Staff Reporter : To stabilise the volatile liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market, the interim government has instructed commercial banks to expedite loan approvals and the...
Suspects penetrated Hadi’s campaign to hinder polls
Staff Reporter : The murder of Inqilab Moncho Convenor Sharif Osman bin Hadi was carried out to “hinder” the parliamentary election, according to a chargesheet...
India keeps close eye on BD-Pak JF-17 talks
Staff Reporter : India on Friday said it is closely observing discussions between Bangladesh and Pakistan regarding the potential procurement of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft,...
Road crashes leave 7 dead
NN Desk : At least seven people were killed and fifteen others injured in two separate mishaps in Chattogram and Cumilla on Friday. In Cumilla:...
40 candidates appeal EC over rejection of nomination papers
Staff Reporter : 40 candidates filed appeals with the Election Commission (EC) to challenge the rejection decisions issued by the returning officers. This information was...