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IMF satisfied with Bangladesh’s macroeconomic performance

DHAKA : The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed satisfaction with the recent improvements in Bangladesh's macroeconomic performance. “Bangladesh is seeing a very good progress in sense of recovery and macroeconomic stability since the uprising last summer. The interim government...

Adaptation Fund Board approves $10m project to enhance climate resilience in CHT

DHAKA : The Adaptation Fund Board has approved the Green, Resilient, and Adaptive CHT Economy (GRACE) project, a significant step forward in climate adaptation in Bangladesh. The project will use US$ 10 million funding to help the most vulnerable hill...

We’re ready to give our best against West Indies: Joty

DHAKA : Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty said her teammates are ready to come all guns blazing against West Indies, knowing that a victory against the Caribbean’s will confirm their berth in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup later...

ICAB delegates attend SAFA board meeting,SAFA Conference in Nepal

DHAKA :  A team of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB), led by its President Maria Howlader, participated in the 87th Board Meeting of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA). The team also attended SAFA Committee meetings...

HSBC, BRAC Business School announce ‘Business Case Competition 2025’ winners

DHAKA : The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh in partnership with BRAC Business School, BRAC University recently organised the finale and award giving ceremony of the “Business Case Competition 2025”. In the competition, three (3) teams from...

Bashir hopeful of resolving US tariff issue

DHAKA : Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has reiterated his high hope for resolving the US reciprocal tariff issue under the directives of the Chief Adviser and also combining the economic capacity and trade potentials of the country. “The Chief...

Govt to form trade negotiating body to face challenges: Dr Anisuzzaman

DHAKA : The interim government will constitute a dedicated powerful trade negotiating body to address trade related challenges as Bangladesh is set to graduate from the LDC status in November 2026, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury said...

Rice prices to become more affordable in two weeks: Bashir

DHAKA : Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin today hoped that rice prices will become more affordable within the next two weeks. "The finer varieties of rice - particularly nazirshail and miniket - are primarily produced during the boro season. Boro...

AL leader arrested over 2015 attack on Khaleda’s motorcade

Dhaka : Police have arrested an Awami League leader from Karwan Bazar area of the capital in connection with the 2015 attack on the motorcade of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. AL leader Saimon was arrested Karwan...

BNP first gave outline for state reforms defying Hasina’s regime: Tarique Rahman

DHAKA : Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said it was BNP who first gave outline for state reforms defying Hasina's dictatorial regime on the streets. "BNP did not talk about reforms from any advantage. On one...
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Tobacco tax policy must be realistic to support long-term goals, say experts

A tobacco tax policy that is simple, transparent and sustainable is essential, speakers said at a roundtable organised by...
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