Today’s Newspaper
Rising fuel imports strain energy system
Bangladesh’s deepening energy crisis is increasingly turning into a fiscal burden, as rising dependence on imported fuel continues to strain the country’s already mounting debt....
PM asks to simplify project approvals to draw investment
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to simplify the project approval process to attract both local and foreign investment. He also...
Revival plan for closed factories gets PM backing
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an investment-friendly environment, assuring full support to investors interested in reviving long-closed state-run factories....
US trade envoy arrives today on a 3-day visit
A delegation from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch,...
Yunus-led govt’s legitimacy challenged
A writ petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the legality of the actions taken during the tenure of the interim government led...
‘Agri fair emphasises modern farming’
Agricultural technology and nutrition fair play a vital role in educating both farmers and the general public about modern agricultural practices and the nutritional value...
Abdul Quaium SBAC Bank’s new AMD
Eminent banker Abdul Quaium Chowdhury has joined SBAC Bank PLC as Additional Managing Director (AMD). Prior to joining SBAC Bank, he served as Deputy Managing...
Sikder Group’s MD Ron dies
Controversial businessman Ron Haque Sikdar, a fugitive accused in multiple cases involving money laundering and corruption, has died while undergoing treatment at a hospital in...
DoE launches drive against banned polythene in N’ganj
The Department of Environment fined two establishments in Narayanganj in a drive to stop the use and marketing of banned polythene shopping bags. H.M. Rashed,...