EXIM walks out merger with Padma Bank
Staff Reporter : EXIM Bank, a private sector commercial bank, yesterday decided not to merge with crisis-hit Padma Bank PLC. The matter was disclosed on...
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US reiterates support for democratic transition in Bangladesh
Staff Reporter : United States (US) National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has spoken over the phone with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, reaffirming the US’s...
CAPI method faces resistance in gathering accurate economic data
Muhammad Ayub Ali : Due to the fear of paying income tax and VAT, both large business owners and small shopkeepers are reluctant to provide...
BNP ramps up protests over delayed elections
Reza Mahmud and Abu Jakir : Ongoing uncertainty over the general election continues to strain the relationship between political parties and the Interim Government, as...
Christmas with prayer and cheer today
Staff Reporter : The nation will celebrate Christmas Day today (Wednesday) marking the birth of Jesus Christ, the first-century Jewish preacher and religious leader. In...
EVM introducers must face probe
Staff Reporter : Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, Head of the Electoral Reform Commission (ERC), stated that while political parties often talk about positive changes, their...
S Alam threatens int’l legal action against frozen assets
Staff Reporter : S Alam Group owner Mohammed Saiful Alam has launched a legal effort as a Singaporean citizen to recover losses he claims were...
Stand strong, fearless to protect border
Staff Reporter : Home Affairs Adviser Lt. Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury has said that the BGB force will have to be strong and fearless...
Gross forex reserve reaches $20b
Staff Reporter : The country’s gross foreign exchange reserve reached $20.17 billion on 23 December after one and a half months driven by an increase...
Pressure mounts on India as Bangladesh seeks Hasina’s return for trial
Diplomatic Correspondent : The Interim Government of Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face multiple criminal charges, including...