BB bans journos to hide looting: BNP
Staff Reporter : The main opposition party-BNP on Sunday alleged that Bangladesh Bank restricted entry of journalists to the central bank to hide corruption and...
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Economic crisis, war taper job mkt abroad
Special Correspondent : The labour market for Bangladeshi workers abroad is shrinking due to the global economic crisis, instability in the Middle East due to...
Pre-primary to remain closed: Amid severe heatwave, primary schools open today
Staff Reporter : Amid a moderate to severe heatwave, primary educational institutions are set to reopen on Sunday, while the decision regarding the opening of...
DUJ, DRU, TIB condemn ban on journalists covering BB
UNB : Dhaka Union of Journalist (DUJ), Dhaka Reporters’ Unity (DRU) and Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) in separate statements condemned Bangladesh Bank’s decision of banning...
Huge irregularities in AIBL
Gazi Anowar and Muhid Hasan : Al Arafah Islami Bank Ltd reportedly disbursed over Tk 1,200 crore in loans amidst significant irregularities. According to Bangladesh...
Heatwave linked to deforestation
Anisur Rahman Khan : Experts have linked the depletion of forests and uncontrolled carbon emissions from industries and vehicles to acute climate change, resulting in...
DB nabs 3 stock mkt influencers
Staff Reporter : The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB) has arrested three members of a gang that manipulated the stock market by spreading false information to...
Dhaka, Bangkok ink 5 deals
UNB : Bangladesh and Thailand on Friday signed five bilateral documents on visa exemption, cooperation on energy, tourism and customs matters, and negotiation of free...
Chuadanga boils at 42.7°C
UNB : Amid the boiling heat in different parts of the country, Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degrees Celsius on...
TIB for quick end to journo ban at BB
Staff Reporter : Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed significant concerns regarding the recent restrictions imposed on journalists’ access to the Bangladesh Bank-the nation’s primary...
Rural banking bearish despite bullish presence of banks
Staff Reporter : While the number of bank branches in rural areas of Bangladesh has grown, key financial indicators such as rural deposits, loan disbursements,...
AL, EC worried as MPs defy party directives
Abu Jakir : Concerns loom large over the upcoming Upazila Parishad elections as the ruling Awami League faces internal discord, prompting worries from both party...