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Industry pushes for reforms to boost domestic apparel
Kamruzzaman Bablu : Despite boasting 250 spinning factories, 500 fabric factories, and 200 dyeing and finishing mills, Bangladesh’s apparel market still requires significant efforts to foster entrepreneurship, support emerging talent, and advocate for robust...
ICB Islamic Bank MD removed for embezzlement
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh Bank has removed Muhammad Shafiq Bin Abdullah from his position as Managing Director of ICB Islamic Bank, following evidence of his involvement in embezzlement, money laundering, and mismanagement of the...
Violence erupts over Chinmoy’s bail, APP killed
Staff Reporter : In a shocking incident, Saiful Islam, an Assistant Public Prosecutor (APP) in Chattogram, was brutally hacked to death during violent clashes on Tuesday afternoon. The violence erupted following the denial of...
Constitutional reform: BNP submits 62 proposals
Staff Reporter : The BNP on Tuesday submitted its 62 constitutional reform proposals to the Constitution Reforms Commission. BNP’s Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed handed over the written proposals to Ali Riaz, Chairman of...
Top executives discuss business reforms with Dr Yunus
Staff Reporter : In a bid to foster a new era for Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has urged top executives of multinational companies (MNCs) operating in the country to collaborate with...
Weak growth forecast weigh on borrowing
Staff Reporter : Private sector short-term foreign borrowing continues to decline, with the external debt stock dropping to $10.73 billion in September as entrepreneurs put the brakes on business expansion. According to the latest...
Tarique urges action to stop fascist forces in politics
Staff Reporter : Tarique Rahman, Acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), stated that it is our responsibility to ensure that fascists and their allies are not rehabilitated in politics. He emphasised that...
Impact analysis planned for trade unions in EPZ
Staff Reporter : In an effort to enhance the country’s labour conditions and attract more foreign buyers, Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, announced on Monday that his administration is committed...
Atlas strives for recovery with helmet production
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Atlas Bangladesh Limited and Runner Trade Park Limited have established a joint venture to set up a helmet manufacturing plant, “Atlas-Runner Helmet Plant,” at the Atlas facility in Tongi. The...
Asset managers to engage in mutual fund sector reforms
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is committed to providing comprehensive support to boost the mutual fund sector and strengthen the capital market for the benefit of investors, stated BSEC...