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...
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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...
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...
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...
DSE records weakest 6-month run among Asian frontiers
Muhammad Ayub Ali : In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s stock market recorded one of the poorest performances among Asia’s frontier economies, exposing deep...
flashback July 4, 2024
Staff Reporter : Students across Bangladesh erupted in mass protest on Thursday after the Supreme Court’s Appellate Division upheld a High Court verdict reinstating the...
Saudi skills rule stalls Bangladeshi migration flow
Gazi Anowar : Saudi Arabia, the largest destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, has recently introduced a mandatory skills certification requirement for most work visa categories,...
China extends aid to tackle dengue surge
Staff Reporter : China has expressed strong confidence in Bangladesh’s ability to overcome the ongoing dengue epidemic through coordinated efforts involving the government, civil society,...
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...
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...
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...
