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Govt rejects IMF’s call for electricity price hike

Govt rejects IMF’s call for electricity price hike

Staff Reporter : The government has decided against raising electricity prices, despite recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to do so, according to Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Adviser Fauzul Kabir Khan on...

US welcomes election announcement

US welcomes election announcement

Staff Reporter : The United States has expressed its support for Bangladesh’s interim government and its recently announced roadmap for the upcoming parliamentary elections, while raising concerns over reports of enforced disappearances in the...

CSA fails to curb rising digital offenses

Shahariar Islam Sovon : Bangladesh is experiencing a surge in cybersecurity threats, leaving citizens increasingly vulnerable to cyberbullying, hacking, and cyberstalking. As the country’s digital landscape expands, critical gaps in its cybersecurity framework have...

IMF to disburse $645m to BD by Feb 10

Staff Reporter : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to disburse the fourth tranche of its ongoing loan programme, amounting to $645 million, by February 10, 2025, according to Chris Papageorgiou, IMF Mission...

Dhaka-Islamabad eyes a new horizon

In an exclusive interview with Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid of The New Nation, the High Commissioner of Pakistan, Syed Ahmed Maroof, highlighted the positive trajectory of Bangladesh-Pakistan relations, particularly following the regime change...

Cross-border credit card spending surges

Staff Reporter : Bangladeshis’ use of credit cards for cross-border transactions has seen a significant rise, with a notable shift in spending patterns in October. According to a report by Bangladesh Bank, credit card...