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Ctg port moves four as strike over NCT deal hits activities

Following a work stoppage at the Chittagong Port, four employees who led protests against the leasing of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to foreign operators transferred to the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal in Dhaka's Keraniganj.An office order on Saturday instructed them to report to the Pangaon internal terminal on...

Lenders stare at Tk 6.46b loss after bank merger

At least five financial institutions risk losing assets following the recent bank merger, as shares held as collateral for loans they disbursed have been valued at zero.IFIC Bank, Dutch-Bangla Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank, Southeast Bank and National Housing Finance together face losses exceeding Tk 6.46 billion, according to the Central...

Some 330 int’l election observers confirmed

Six renowned international organisations, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have agreed to deploy at least 63 observers to oversee Bangladesh's 13th general election and referendum on the July National Charter on February 12, in addition to a host more.They will join observer missions from the European Union, 16...

BD economic growth modest 4.7pc in FY26, no better luck next

Bangladesh's economic growth may stay stymied to 4.7 per cent in the current fiscal year for elevated inflationary pressure and delays in financial and fiscal reforms, and there's no better luck next.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come up with such observations after a protracted spot assessment by its staff...

Tarique vows to take handloom products global

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has pledged to take Bangladesh's handloom products to global markets, saying his party would launch export initiatives for the sector if it forms the government, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at an election rally at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Industrial Park in Sirajganj on Saturday...

Jamaat pledges unity govt if voted to power

CUMILLA, Jan 31 (UNB): Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said his party would invite rival political parties to take part in running the country if Jamaat comes to power with a parliamentary majority.Speaking at a rally at Chouddagram High School ground in Cumilla , he said, "If...