Tension grips BD-Myanmar border
Staff Reporters : The Bangladesh government deepens diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue with Myanmar over escalating cross-border firing reaching Saint Martin’s Island, while the...
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Tk525cr drop in three months: Sharp decline in NBFI deposits
Staff Reporter : The country’s non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have experienced a notable decline in deposits during the first quarter of this year. According to...
Eid holidaymakers woes see no end: No traffic jam ahead of Eid, claims Quader
Staff Reporter : The ruling Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Friday criticised the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP),...
Forex wallet set to get $2b boost
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves are set to increase by as much as $2 billion in June, driving the total reserves to nearly...
Total forex reserves surpass $14b: Pak economy recovers with IMF help
Special Report : Pakistan’s journey towards economic stability continues under the watchful eye of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the nation navigates a complex...
Tanners ready to buy 1.10cr rawhides
Special Correspondent : The leather industry, the second largest export sector of Bangladesh, has been struggling due to various issues, including a financial crisis. Approximately...
Economy faces double whammy
Muhid Hasan : The country’s economy faces a double whammy as the government remains committed to borrowing from banks while the Bangladesh Bank frequently changes...
Millions start Hajj amid Gaza war
Al Jazeera : More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims have gathered in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca for the start of Hajj, taking place this year against...
‘Plans to deal with climate change but no budget for implementation’
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has formulated long-term plans to address climate change impacts, but a lack of budget threatens their implementation, experts warned at a...
Biman carries 21 Hajj pilgrims to KSA under special mgt
UNB : Biman Bangladesh Airlines carried 21 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj under special management even after completion of the pre-Hajj...
Escalating drug trade in BD despite zero tolerance policy
Syed Shemul Parvez : The drug trade in Bangladesh, including the proliferation of Yaba and various new foreign drugs, continues to thrive despite the government’s...
Job confirmation needed before issuing visa to BD migrants: UAE
UNB : The United Arab Emirates will issue visa for Bangladeshi workers only after confirmation of their jobs in the Gulf nation, the country’s envoy...