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Triumphant Tarique takes oath as 11th PM

Zia-family heir Tarique Rahman, who led his party to a sweeping electoral victory, becomes prime minister of Bangladesh to usher in what supporters describe as a new political era.The swearing-in ceremony of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chair and his cabinet members was held Tuesday at the South Plaza of...

New MPs sworn in, BNP skips Reform Council oath

Newly elected members of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad took oath on Tuesday at the parliament complex, though lawmakers from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) declined to be sworn in as members of a proposed Constitution Reform Council, triggering sharp criticism from the opposition.The oath-taking ceremony was held at the oath...

Modi greets PM Tarique, wishes to work together

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warm congratulations to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his electoral victory and expressed his wish to work together for the well being of the two peoples, reports BSS."I extend my warmest congratulations to you (Rahman) on the victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist...

PM appoints five advisers with minister status

Five advisers to the Prime Minister have been appointed with the ranks of minister, accommodating some BNP seniors among them. Exercising the powers vested in the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, newly appointed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman appointed the advisers, shortly after the cabinet was sworn in...

New finance minister plans cutting business costs, deregulation

Newly-appointed Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday set out an agenda centred on deregulation and lowering the cost of doing business, saying the measures were essential to restore momentum in the country's fragile economy.Talking to the Financial Express shortly after being sworn in as a full...

Biz leaders pin hopes on new cabinet for economic recovery

Leading trade body leaders have expressed optimism that the newly formed cabinet will take decisive steps to boost economic growth, restore investor confidence, and address long-standing challenges across Bangladesh's industrial and commercial sectors.They have expressed optimism that the new cabinet, with qualified and experienced ministers, could tackle pressing economic challenges,...

Review BD-US trade deal

As an elected government now takes office, a strong plea grows for a review of the trade agreement signed between Bangladesh and the United States during the just-past interim regime. Economists and businesses suggest the newly elected government to take measures on stakeholder consultation to review what they called one-sided...

No final decision on digital bank licensing

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has clarified that no final decision has been taken regarding the issuance of digital bank licences, amid reports published in several national dailies.As part of the government's initiative to expand technology-driven inclusive financial services and build a "Cashless Bangladesh," Bangladesh Bank issued a public notice on August...