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Propaganda by Indian media: Yunus-Soros meeting ‘fake and fabricated’
Staff Reporter : The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has dismissed as false a recent report by the Indian weekly The Organiser regarding a meeting between Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and Open Society Foundations...
Reforming political parties crucial: Fahmida
Staff Reporter : Eminent economist and Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Fahmida Khatun, stated on Thursday that immediate actions are essential to provide relief to the public. She also emphasised...
Democratic transition at a crossroads: Balance reform with stability ICG warns interim govt
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s interim government is grappling with mounting political and economic challenges as its initial wave of support wanes, according to the latest Watch List report by the International Crisis Group (ICG),...
BB forms committee for loan recovery
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Bank has established a five-member selection committee on Thursday tasked with providing policy support for the restructuring of businesses and financial operations of affected borrowers. The measures have been taken...
Rising drug prices push families into financial crisis
Syed Shemul Parvez : As people across the country struggle with rising commodity prices, the cost of medicines has also surged, pushing many into an increasingly dire situation. Allegations have emerged that a powerful...
Following Elon Musk's interest in visiting Dhaka: Trump’s partner Gentry eager to invest in Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : US President Donald Trump’s business associate, Gentry Beach, has expressed a strong interest in investing in mineral and gas exploration in Bangladesh. His visit follows earlier speculation regarding Tesla CEO Elon...
Students win a chance for change
Staff Reporter : In a recent interview with Gideon Rachman of Financial Times, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, highlighted the pivotal role of students in the country’s political transformation, particularly their...
BD media enjoys utmost freedom
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday said Bangladesh’s media now enjoys unparalleled freedom, but the rise of misinformation and disinformation on social media has become a major concern. He...
Khaleda Zia eager to return home
Staff reporter : Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, currently residing in London at her eldest son Tarique Rahman’s residence, is eager to return home following a 17-day...
Strong banking reform depends on strong political resolve
Staff Reporter : The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has called for political commitments from the highest level required for comprehensive and sustained reforms in the banking sector. The independent think-tank, indentified legal and...
‘Binimoy App linked to shell company associated with Joy’
Staff Reporter : The Binimoy app, which enables seamless money transfers between different bank and MFS accounts, has been linked to a shell company associated with Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son and former ICT adviser...