Govt's borrowing from banks may go up this month

The government is set to raise bank borrowing significantly in September as part of financing its budget deficit for the current fiscal year (FY), officials said.It may borrow upto Tk 130 billion from the banking system this month by issuing treasury bills (T-bills) and bonds, according to the auction calendar...

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Muhith hints at next polls on Dec 27

Finance Minister A M A Muhith said on Monday the upcoming national election can be held on December 27."I had talks with the Election Commission. They are probably giving the same proposal," he also said. The minister was briefing newsmen after a meeting with the newly-elected mayor and councilors of...

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BRTC to scrap unfit buses

The government is going to scrap a good number of unfit buses of the state-owned Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC).Official sources said the vehicles that have become unfit for use in streets would be scrapped.The CNG-run cheapest buses imported from China and the costly Volvo buses are among the unfit...

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Punish me for as long as you want, Khaleda tells judge

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia told on Wednesday the special court-5 inside the Old Dhaka Central Jail to give her punishment as much as it wants as she thinks she will not get justice, reports UNB.As the trial proceedings in Zia Charitable Trust graft case in the newly set-up makeshift court...

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BD cautions its nationals in Libya

Bangladesh Embassy in Tripoli has suggested Bangladesh nationals living in Libya to limit their movement and remain alert to avoid any untoward incidents. They were asked to stay in touch with the embassy through hotline number +218916994207. — UNB

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Prayer Timings-(6-9-2018)

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