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UN to review AL era media record
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, announced on Saturday that the government is preparing to request a United Nations-supervised investigation into media practices during the 15-year rule of the former Awami...
‘Reform in banking sector impossible sans elected govt’
Staff Reporter : Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has categorically said that the reform in the country’s banking sector is not possible for the interim government, as this process is time-consuming. “Reform in the banking...
New rule lets brokers retain 75pc interest
Staff Reporter : Under newly amended regulations, stockbrokers and dealers are now permitted to retain up to 75 percent of the interest earned from clients’ funds held in the Consolidated Customer Account (CCA), according...
Unforgettable July: flashback July 6, 2024
Staff Reporter : The streets of Dhaka and major cities across Bangladesh last year on this day were gripped by one of the most intense student-led uprisings in recent memory – the ‘Bangla Blockade’,...
Consensus cracks over February election framework
Abu Jakir : Uncertainty is once again looming over Bangladesh’s political landscape as doubts grow regarding the feasibility of holding the next general election, tentatively scheduled for February. Despite earlier signs of consensus among...
Essence of Ashura must be upheld to establish justice: Tarique
Staff Reporter : BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the struggle must continue until justice and the rule of law are established in Bangladesh. In a statement on the occasion of the...
BB to introduce digital banking licenses
Special Correspondent : Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur announced that the central bank is preparing to issue licenses for digital banks, aiming to expand financial inclusion and bring school students into...
Holy Ashura today
Staff Reporter : The nation is set to observe the holy Ashura today with deep religious reverence, mourning the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hossain Ibn Ali (RA), the beloved grandson of the Prophet Hazrat...
Unawarded power projects raise questions of cronyism
Special Report : A long-standing dispute over two unawarded power projects in Shantahar and Bagerhat is gaining renewed public and legal attention, amid accusations that the current government is continuing to uphold decisions made...
30 years of Trust: Dhaka Bank pursues paperless, people-first banking
As Dhaka Bank PLC marks its 30th founding anniversary today, the bank reflects on three decades of consistent progress and steadfast commitment to Bangladesh’s banking industry. Since its inception, the bank has carved out...