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NPL volume swells to Tk 5.89t

Extensive policy support and partial writeoff facility prove ineffective as the volume of classified loans in Bangladesh's banking sector makes a quantum leap again by around Tk 315 billion in just three months to March.With such fresh buildup of non-performing loans (NPLs), the aggregate bloats to around Tk 5.89 trillion...

Bangladesh assumes UNGA presidency

Bangladesh assumes the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly with Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman being elected President of the 81st UNGA Session, in a major diplomatic victory for the country. He happens to become only a second Bangladeshi to hold one of the highest offices in the United...

Power tariffs set for fresh hike today

Electricity consumers across Bangladesh are likely to pay higher power bills as the energy regulator is set to announce new bulk and retail tariffs.The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) is scheduled to announce the revised tariffs at a press conference at its headquarters in the capital this afternoon (Wednesday).The new...

Bangladesh's LDC graduation likely to be deferred

Bangladesh's LDC graduation is poised to be deferred as the UN body concerned endorses government's request for a delay for three more years until November 24, 2029 amid local and global adversities.Official sources say that, taking into consideration Bangladesh government's request for delay in graduation from the least-developed country (LDC)...

Govt to launch UHC in next budget: Khosru

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the government will introduce Universal Health Care (UHC) in the next budget to strengthen healthcare access, as well as protect low-income and marginalised people.Speaking as the chief guest at a seminar titled "Budget 2026-27: Expectations and Reality" and organised by the Economic...

Phased raise to enlarge tax-free ceiling to Tk 0.45m

The government is set to come up with a five-year plan to raise the tax-free income ceiling for giving comfort to lower-and middle-income groups of people.In the upcoming budget, the Finance Minister may outline the plan to raise tax-free income to Tk 0.4 million for the fiscal year 2028-29 and...

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

DUBAI, June 2 (Reuters): Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the U.S. to halt their war, Iranian media reported on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing. More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against Iran, the conflict...