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Megaproject worth Tk 334.75b ready for ECNEC endorsement

A megaproject for building the long-cherished Padma Barrage with an estimated cost of Tk 334.75 billion is ready to go for endorsement at the next ECNEC meeting, officials say.The project is among 16 agenda placed on the notice for the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) meeting scheduled...

Police administration does not belong to any party, says PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday asked the police administration to remain neutral and operate strictly in accordance with the law so that police stations can be trusted by people as reliable support centres in times of need, reports UNB."My message is clear: the police administration does not belong to...

Govt won't approve any project sans economic values: Finance minister

The government has decided not to approve any development project unless it ensures economic value in terms of return on investment, employment generation and environmental sustainability, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said Sunday.He said many of around 1,300 projects under the current Annual Development Programme (ADP) lack viability against...

Sammilito Islami Bank sees fresh momentum

After weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of Sammilito Islami Bank, the government has begun interviewing candidates for the post of managing director, signalling renewed movement in the operations of the newly merged Islamic bank.The development comes amid growing debate over amendments to the Bank Resolution Act 2026 that could...

Bangladesh beats China to book second slot

Bangladesh overtakes China to become second-largest apparel exporter to the United States in value terms, as of the first quarter of 2026, in a major shift in global sourcing patterns amid tariff spats. Chinese shipments to the American market continue to decline sharply under retaliatory tariff blows from the Trump...

Iran sends response to US peace proposal

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters): Iran has sent its response to a U.S. proposal to begin peace talks to end the war, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as two carriers were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.The response, sent to mediator Pakistan, focused on ending the war...