Bangladesh settles $384m payment to Adani Power amid financial struggles
PTI : Bangladesh paid $384 million to Adani Power in June, significantly reducing its outstanding dues under a power supply agreement with the Indian firm,...
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BB to issue merger notices to 5 Islamic banks
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Bank is set to issue show cause notices to five Shariah-based banks on Wednesday, seeking explanations as to why they should...
Let July be a month of nat’l awakening
Staff Reporter : Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday described the days ahead for Bangladesh as both challenging and full of opportunity, calling...
Seize moment to rebuild democracy Khaleda
Staff Reporter : BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on Tuesday called for seizing the present moment to institutionalise democracy anew and strengthen national unity. Addressing...
Tree campaign overlooks coastal ecosystems
Gazi Anowar : As Bangladesh inaugurates the National Tree Plantation Campaign and Tree Fair 2025, environmental experts have expressed serious concern that the initiative lacks...
Ex-BRU VC, 25 others sued
Staff Reporter : The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT)-2 has issued arrest warrants for 26 individuals, including the former Vice-Chancellor of Begum Rokeya University (BRU), Professor...
Month of anti-fascist uprising starts
Reza Mahmud : The people of Bangladesh witnessed the unexpected beginning of the downfall of the autocratic Awami League (AL) regime on the very first...
Banks, stock markets to remain closed today
Staff Reporter : All banks and capital markets across Bangladesh will remain closed on Tuesday, 1 July, as the new fiscal year 2025-26 begins. The...
Insurance CEO rules to be overhauled
Muhammad Ayub Ali : The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has proposed sweeping amendments to the rules governing the appointment and dismissal of chief...
China drives new South Asia bloc as SAARC fades
Diplomatic Correspondent : South Asia may soon witness the emergence of a new regional bloc, led by China, aimed at enhancing trade, connectivity, and shared...
Gazette issued NBR role Essential Service
Staff Reporter : The government on Monday issued a gazette notification declaring all categories of positions under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as essential...