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249th American Independence Day: Yunus hails US ties in letter to Trump
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has conveyed his warm greetings to US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day. In...
Alternative alliance takes shape ahead of nat’l polls
Abu Jakir : With the 13th parliamentary election on the horizon, behind-the-scenes negotiations are quietly taking shape among several political forces-including Jamaat-e-Islami, the National Citizen Party (NCP), and a coalition of Islamist parties-who are...
Repo exit sends treasury yields soaring
Staff Reporter : Interest rates on treasury bills and bonds have risen sharply, reaching as high as 12 per cent, following the Bangladesh Bank’s discontinuation of its 28-day repo facility – a move that...
Spl audit launched into 16 risky insurance firms
Muhammad Ayub Ali : The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has initiated a comprehensive special audit of sixteen general insurance companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange, citing concerns over governance failures, delayed...
Killings in border by India: Calls grow for political will, cooperation
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : Human rights experts have underscored the urgent need for strong political commitment, decisive government action, and enhanced border management to effectively tackle the persistent issue of killings along...
Taka loans now ok against OBU deposits
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Bank has introduced a new policy allowing both individuals and businesses to obtain local currency loans by pledging foreign currency deposits held in Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) as collateral....
Dhaka charts path to enter global chip market
Staff Reporter : The National Semiconductor Taskforce has outlined a strategic roadmap to guide the development of Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry, focusing on three core priority areas: skills development, business environment improvement, and fostering international...
Army vows action on disappearance allegations
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Army has pledged firm disciplinary measures against any personnel found to be involved in cases of enforced disappearances. The assurance came from the Army Headquarters during a press briefing...
Bangladesh needs $1.4b yearly for green power push
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh must restore regulatory certainty and reinforce investor assurances to regain investor confidence and unlock essential funding for its renewable energy ambitions, according to a new report from the Institute for...
India’s push-ins persist
Staff Reporter : In a move that violates international and bilateral agreements, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) has again pushed 48 individuals into Bangladesh through the Moulvibazar border without prior diplomatic communication or adherence...