IMF cuts BD growth projection to 4.5pc
Staff Reporter : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth for this financial year, predicting a growth rate...
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Bank account freezes reach 300 since Aug 5
Staff Reporter : According to data from the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), a total of 300 bank accounts have been frozen since August 5....
President given 24-hour ultimatum to resign
Staff Reporter : In a bold demonstration, students and the general public gathered outside Bangabhaban, the official residence of the President, demanding the resignation of...
BB hikes policy rate to 10pc in inflation fight
Staff Reporter : The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the policy rate, a key monetary policy tool, by 50 basis points, bringing it to 10...
Q1 revenue collection declines
Staff Reporter : The deficit in revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has increased in the first three months of the 2024-25...
e-Return filing now compulsory for govt employees
Staff Reporter : The National Board of Revenue on Tuesday issued an order to make online filing of income tax returns, e-Return mandatory for government...
Harris holds 46pc-43pc lead over Trump amid voter gloom, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Reuters : Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris held a marginal 46 per cent to 43 per cent lead over Republican former President Donald Trump,...
Billions lost in energy sector mismanagement
Reza Mahmud : The power and energy sector in Bangladesh has faced significant challenges over the past 17 years under the Awami League regime. Businesses,...
No evidence of Hasina’s resignation Claims President
Staff Reporter : Amid growing political controversy, Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul has accused President Md. Shahabuddin of lying about former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s...
10 state owned banks to get new MDs
Staff Reporter : The Ministry of Finance has proposed new managing directors (MDs) for 10 state-owned banks as part of ongoing banking sector reforms, officials...
Investment dips, inflation adjustments weigh on economy
Staff Reporter : The country’s economy is facing a challenging period, with both public and private investments slowing down significantly over the past few months....
RMG unrest in Bangladesh gives India export edge
Staff Report : India’s readymade garment (RMG) exports grew by 17.3 percent year-on-year in September, capitalizing on the political instability in Bangladesh, one of the...